DIY: Better Looking OEM Rear Diffuser
#1
DIY: Better Looking OEM Rear Diffuser
Tired of looking at that black ugly useless mesh on your rear diffuser? Ever wonder why Mazda created something that hideous? Well, for the price of only $0.99, you can make it look a hundred times better! ::Insert Gasp here:: Here's how to do it.
Tools:
Silver Sharpie
![DIY: Better Looking OEM Rear Diffuser-photo-0026.jpg](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/111358d1196642932t-diy-better-looking-oem-rear-diffuser-photo-0026.jpg)
Requirements:
Must pass Kindergarten: Coloring Within the Lines with a C Grade or better.
So, basically, you will need to open the cap of the sharpie.
![DIY: Better Looking OEM Rear Diffuser-photo-0030.jpg](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/111362d1196642932t-diy-better-looking-oem-rear-diffuser-photo-0030.jpg)
After that, use the skills that you obtained in Kindergarten and work on your rear diffuser like so:
![DIY: Better Looking OEM Rear Diffuser-photo-0027.jpg](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/111359d1196642932t-diy-better-looking-oem-rear-diffuser-photo-0027.jpg)
![DIY: Better Looking OEM Rear Diffuser-photo-0028.jpg](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/111360d1196642932t-diy-better-looking-oem-rear-diffuser-photo-0028.jpg)
Tools:
Silver Sharpie
![DIY: Better Looking OEM Rear Diffuser-photo-0026.jpg](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/111358d1196642932t-diy-better-looking-oem-rear-diffuser-photo-0026.jpg)
Requirements:
Must pass Kindergarten: Coloring Within the Lines with a C Grade or better.
So, basically, you will need to open the cap of the sharpie.
![DIY: Better Looking OEM Rear Diffuser-photo-0030.jpg](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/111362d1196642932t-diy-better-looking-oem-rear-diffuser-photo-0030.jpg)
After that, use the skills that you obtained in Kindergarten and work on your rear diffuser like so:
![DIY: Better Looking OEM Rear Diffuser-photo-0027.jpg](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/111359d1196642932t-diy-better-looking-oem-rear-diffuser-photo-0027.jpg)
![DIY: Better Looking OEM Rear Diffuser-photo-0028.jpg](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/111360d1196642932t-diy-better-looking-oem-rear-diffuser-photo-0028.jpg)
![DIY: Better Looking OEM Rear Diffuser-photo-0029.jpg](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/111361d1196642932t-diy-better-looking-oem-rear-diffuser-photo-0029.jpg)
#8
Momentum Keeps Me Going
Nice work! Here's a variation on this I used that works pretty well. Instead of a paint pen, use some plastic paint and a brush like this avail. anywhere for >$1.00 - It makes the whole project a 5 minute job.
#22
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#25
Momentum Keeps Me Going
I did mine in 2004 I think, and I used 2 coats silver plastic paint and one clear coat. It's nearly '08 and wash the car regularly in warm weather. So far no problems; peeling, flaking, etc. whatsoever.