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Autokits x V2 diffuser flat black or gloss black?

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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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Autokits x V2 diffuser flat black or gloss black?

just got my Autokits X V2 diffuser and i'm thinking whether i should paint it flat black or gloss black before i install it? i'm planing to paint it professionally at the body shop.

BTW any blue slate with V2 diffuser? if so share your pictures.

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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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i had flat black on mine at first and painted it gloss black. gloss looks better imo
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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post pics when your done cause their arnt too many blue slates out here with diffusers.
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 12:30 AM
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 12:32 AM
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I say matte. Stock diffusers on cars like BMW's Mercedes etc. come matte. Plus I think it looks better than gloss
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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I'm think I'm going satin black with the V1 on my LP. IMO matte looks better on light colors and gloss looks better on dark colors
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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I went with gloss black on my V2. I think it will look good either way...

What color is your wheels? tint? grill? emblems? . . . you may want to coordinate with those.
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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Like mentioned above, it really depends on the theme of your car. Did you paint your grill or headlights?
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