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Old 12-01-2008, 11:41 AM   #1 (permalink)
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CF Rear Diffuser - To clear or not to clear

So I just ordered the 3 element ReVerie CF Rear Diffuser from Sector 111, and am wondering if I should clear it or not. Anyone out there NOT clear it and how did it hold up?

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Old 12-01-2008, 12:44 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Although the diffuser doesn't see as much sun as other parts of the car I cleared mine anyways just because it's hard 2 see a gradual change if it's happening. Once it's yellowed I don't think u can fix it either.
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Old 12-01-2008, 02:03 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Ive had mine on for almost a year now...I did not clear coat it at all. Its holding up just fine. It gets dirty very easily but no yellowing so far.

I did spray the diffuser's silver heat shielding with high temp black spray paint. It came out great and looks much better if you have the rear panel delete.
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I have had mine on for about 6 months. I am getting it done this week. Shop quoted me 150-200 for the diffuser, splitter and scoops. Not too bad IMO.
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Old 12-02-2008, 11:27 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Leave it, looks more hardcore.
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I have had mine on for about 6 months. I am getting it done this week. Shop quoted me 150-200 for the diffuser, splitter and scoops. Not too bad IMO.
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Leave it, looks more hardcore.
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Old 12-03-2008, 08:31 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Leave it, looks more hardcore.
Agreed! I've had mine about a year, and it looks about the same as when I got it. Then again, my car doesn't sit and bake in the sun much...
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I did spray the diffuser's silver heat shielding with high temp black spray paint. It came out great and looks much better if you have the rear panel delete.
I did the same thing.

Looks much much better imo
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Old 12-06-2008, 07:34 AM   #10 (permalink)
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I guess I'll leave it "raw" for awhile and see how it goes...

Thanks for all the input!!!
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