Rear splitter photoshop request

[CeeTeeX5]

I'm thinking about alternatives to the carbon fiber rear splitter and I'm thinking about having my vinyl wrap guy wrap the area where the carbon fiber splitter would normally be mounted.

I'm planning to gloss black the exhaust finishers and add the gloss black roof spoiler as well. The back is just too much white for me.

Anyone handy with photoshop that could "paint" the section on the rear bumper gloss black where the splitter would be?

Here's an image from google if someone with the skills could help out!

[DuSh]

I ordered this rear roof spoiler (instead of subtle oem one) and already got it. It came primed and I'm thinking wraping it with black CF and installing it soon. I'll post pics when i get it done. I put it on to see how it will look and it looks just right, in fact it looks more subtle in person than on photo (ignore the bodykit)

[Maverik259]

I like the tinted tail lights. Subtle.

[CeeTeeX5]

Originally Posted by DuSh

I ordered this rear roof spoiler (instead of subtle oem one) and already got it. It came primed and I'm thinking wraping it with black CF and installing it soon. I'll post pics when i get it done. I put it on to see how it will look and it looks just right, in fact it looks more subtle in person than on photo (ignore the bodykit)

Hey Dush, please do post pics when you get that done. What I’m actually hoping someone can help photoshop is gloss black in the location where the bumper splitter mounts, not the roof spoiler.

[kanvas]

Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

I'm thinking about alternatives to the carbon fiber rear splitter and I'm thinking about having my vinyl wrap guy wrap the area where the carbon fiber splitter would normally be mounted.

I'm planning to gloss black the exhaust finishers and add the gloss black roof spoiler as well. The back is just too much white for me.

Anyone handy with photoshop that could "paint" the section on the rear bumper gloss black where the splitter would be?

Here's an image from google if someone with the skills could help out!

The rear diffuser has these "flaps" on each end. Would you want that also shown as black?

[CeeTeeX5]

Originally Posted by kanvas

The rear diffuser has these "flaps" on each end. Would you want that also shown as black?

Hey Kanvas, no, just the center area where the diffuser would be. Thanks in advance.

[HomeIn2]

Originally Posted by kanvas

The rear diffuser has these "flaps" on each end. Would you want that also shown as black?

FYI, those “flaps” are actually separate side pieces, not part of the rear diffuser. I know because my BMW dealer mistakenly installed the rear side fins when I ordered just the rear diffuser. I noticed what they did after the side fin holes were already drilled so it was too late to go back. I ended up getting them comped.

[kanvas]

Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

Hey Kanvas, no, just the center area where the diffuser would be. Thanks in advance.

Here you go.

[kanvas]

Originally Posted by HomeIn2

FYI, those “flaps” are actually separate side pieces, not part of the rear diffuser. I know because my BMW dealer mistakenly installed the rear side fins when I ordered just the rear diffuser. I noticed what they did after the side fin holes were already drilled so it was too late to go back. I ended up getting them comped.

Gotcha, thanks for the info. I don't know much about aftermarket OEM parts since I'm not into them, so good to know.

[CeeTeeX5]

Originally Posted by kanvas

Here you go.

Rock on! I like the look and I think i'll go for it but leave the sections on the sides under the exhaust tips white. Much appreciated!

[kanvas]

Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

Rock on! I like the look and I think i'll go for it. Much appreciated!

You're welcome. Post pics once you get the bumper painted!

[CeeTeeX5]

Originally Posted by kanvas

You're welcome. Post pics once you get the bumper painted!

Will do!

[fosterelli]

Originally Posted by HomeIn2

I ended up getting them comped.

Good things happen to those who've spent time in the Beaver State and rep OSU on a forum. GO BEAVS!

[Installsplus]

Originally Posted by kanvas

Here you go.

That looks great. I was also thinking the same. I may do it in a vinyl carbon fiber wrap. Post pics when u get it done.

[HomeIn2]

Originally Posted by fosterelli

Good things happen to those who've spent time in the Beaver State and rep OSU on a forum. GO BEAVS!

You know it...Thanks! And mad props to our Houston area Bimmer enthusiasts!

[CeeTeeX5]

Found another picture of what I'm going for. I think it looks pretty good.

[fosterelli]

Originally Posted by HomeIn2

You know it...Thanks! And mad props to our Houston area Bimmer enthusiasts!

Yeah! I'm a PSU Viking, brother is a Beaver, along with many family members, and of course we also have friends & family that are Ducks (boo). We're up there at least a couple times a year...wife and I (and some of our kids) were born & raised in PDX area, been in Texas for 9 years. I should have an honorary PhD from OSU for how much gear we own.

[LocksmithNick]

Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

Found another picture of what I'm going for. I think it looks pretty good.

Dang that looks good. Mine is carbon black though so I’m not sure you’d even be able to tell a difference unless you were really staring at my @$$.

However, I hate when people mess with the emblems. One of the most iconic emblems ever and you’re going to change it...

[CeeTeeX5]

Originally Posted by LocksmithNick

Dang that looks good. Mine is carbon black though so I’m not sure you’d even be able to tell a difference unless you were really staring at my @$$.

However, I hate when people mess with the emblems. One of the most iconic emblems ever and you’re going to change it...

yah, looks good on lighter colors but probably wouldn't make much of a difference on black. Definitely adds a bit more of an aggressive look without going the carbon fiber route and still matching the other gloss black accents on the M-sport. A whole hell of a lot cheaper too.

Agreed on not messing with the emblem. Looks terrible on that X5.

[sbkim]

Originally Posted by kanvas

Here you go.

Like the subtle change. Instead of buying the diffuser, could you just paint this section using gasp plasti dip paint?

[Installsplus]

Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

Found another picture of what I'm going for. I think it looks pretty good.

It really changes the look especially on light colours. Is it me or does it look wider and not as narrow. I find the older generation had a fatter ass. This subtle mod may change that.

[CeeTeeX5]

Originally Posted by sbkim

Like the subtle change. Instead of buying the diffuser, could you just paint this section using gasp plasti dip paint?

If you are good with tape and can get the lines right, I think plasti dip is doable. I'm going to have my vinyl wrap guy do it when I can free up some time to get it done.

Originally Posted by Installsplus

It really changes the look especially on light colours. Is it me or does it look wider and not as narrow. I find the older generation had a fatter ass. This subtle mod may change that.

Yah, It definitely makes the rear look it's been doing some squats. Along with blacking out the exhaust tips and maybe doing the black roof spoiler I think the rear end will look wider and more aggressive.

I also have some pretty aggressively offset 22s on the way which should further improve the appearance.