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Old 12-20-2018, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by powerhouse
So IMO the rear diffuser has to much black going on, just would like a few opinions on a diffuser color change. I ordered the black pack instead of the body colored options, This meant that the rear diffuser came gloss black as in the picture No:1. Was thinking of getting the rear part of the diffuser done in the matching red as pic No:2, as this is the way it comes with the body colored option as does the side skirts etc with the option. Or maybe a red stripe around the diffuser, along the bottom and over exhausts. or just leave it.



in my opinion the body colored diffuser looks way better on V8 versions than the V6
 
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Old 12-27-2018, 08:38 AM
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in my opinion the body colored diffuser looks way better on V8 versions than the V6
This. But I also think the F's fitted with the styling kit look better in gloss black than when painted.
 

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Old 12-27-2018, 02:28 PM
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No, the piece just comes off. I dropped it off with the paint code and went back to have it installed. It was very quick.


How much did it cost to get that piece painted? Hope you don't mind me asking.
 
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Old 12-27-2018, 03:02 PM
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How much did it cost to get that piece painted? Hope you don't mind me asking.
Not a problem. It cost me $250 to have them remove it, paint it and re-install it.

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Very reasonable. Thank you. Looks awesome, btw.
 
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Old 12-27-2018, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by scm
Heed the Rolling Stones - Paint It Black!
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Old 12-28-2018, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Jaggyx
Very reasonable. Thank you. Looks awesome, btw.
Thank you my good sir 😏
 
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I also agree with the initial post that there is too much black going on with the diffuser and like the diffuser shown with the body color paint along the bottom. However, my car came with the base diffuser and replacing it is quite expensive. I was inspired to make a change and have done so by painting the inset portions of the base diffuser with Gunmetal Grey Plasti-Dip. I believe it adds some 3-D look and is completely reversible if I decide to change it.

 
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So a bit of free time on my hands this morning, i got a piece of red wrap and decided to run a red strip around the diffuser just to brake up the black as I think there is to much going on. As from my initial post, what do you think, yes or no,






 
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Did the front in a small (1/4") red pin striping tape but can't get the pic to upload after multiple attempts.
 
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Powerhouse, I would like it better if it wasn't a stripe, and my OCD would kick in and it would bother me, but it looks decent enough with the red stripe. What do you think?
 
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Old 02-17-2019, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by jaguny
Powerhouse, I would like it better if it wasn't a stripe, and my OCD would kick in and it would bother me, but it looks decent enough with the red stripe. What do you think?
If it was an inlay it would look quite neat, pictures mighten do color justice but it is nearly as good as spot on match, as it has never been there I suppose it takes a while to get used to, but it does lift the look rear diffuser a bit, i'll leave for now, easy taken off
 
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Old 02-18-2019, 05:29 AM
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A little reversible variety never hurts. Where did you buy the red wrap. I tried buying wrap to match the oem emblem colors. Not an easy task.
 
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Old 02-18-2019, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jaguny
A little reversible variety never hurts. Where did you buy the red wrap. I tried buying wrap to match the oem emblem colors. Not an easy task.
Local sign shop had it, its just classed as deep gloss red, good match for caldera red.
 
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Old 04-30-2019, 05:22 PM
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So another wet day so added the smaller red strip to the front and sides, happy with the look, will post better pics when im out on a good day











 
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Originally Posted by 355spider
Why not. Looks good on the new Aston.
As much as I love Aston Martins.... there is not much looking good on that over busy rear end... JMHO
 
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I did 3D C/F on all of the shiny black bits on the exterior except for the front bumper bar which is genuine C/F....
 
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Originally Posted by Swoody
As much as I love Aston Martins.... there is not much looking good on that over busy rear end... JMHO
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Originally Posted by FeralSVR
I did 3D C/F on all of the shiny black bits on the exterior except for the front bumper bar which is genuine C/F....
Would you mind posting some pictures? Did you do 3m or another brand? Thinking of doing this on my SVR as well

Thanks!
 
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