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Dartlene Rear Diffuser

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Dartlene Rear DiffuserThis is a rear diffuser version that is also a bit more aggressive, much like the front and sides.  It is extremely lightweight, and attaches directly to the rear fascia.  This product will likely not work with the Mopar rear diffuser, but will work with dual exhaust and no exhaust cutout setups.

There is a new version of the diffuser, Diffuser Plus, and each fin is twice the width of the original, or 12mm wide.  This is two sheets of Alumalite, bonded together.  The screw holes will be to one side of each fin.

The fins are made of alumalite, are extremely durable, and attach to the back with mounting tape and screws.  There is a hinge underneath to attach upwards to the existing undercarriage, and also screws into the fascia.  *You will have to make holes in your fascia!

Drilling is not needed, the kit includes self tapping screws, and the fins are pre-drilled, so a simple screwdriver will be all that is needed for installation. The diffuser fins are made from 6 mm, gloss black alumalite.  Double sided tape & screws will be included for mounting.  This kit has been on Dartlene since 2015 without incident.

For a more professional installation, we recommend removing the adhesive, and applying a thin bead of black silicone.  You can use dish soap and water to clean the overage, and this will dry incredibly solid on the car!

The standard version is 6mm thick, while the plus diffuser fins are 12mm thick.  The screws do show, or you can use a small amount of liquid electrical tape (black) to cover the screws, as shown in these pics.  The mounting hinge can be seen underneath:Untitled
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These are made to order, and require painting, so delivery will be about a week out.  These are all made by hand, and are available to order today, for $159.00, and the Diffuser Plus version is $219.00. Shipping is ~$10 to most of the US.

This includes 4 (or 5) fins, mounting screws and hinge, as well as double-sided tape for added strength.  Black silicone is recommended (instead of the adhesive) for a more professional installation.

New in 2018, we now offer a 5th fin!  The fifth fin goes underneath the license plate, so it is a bit shorter.  This is an additional $45 for the Diffuser, and $65 for the Diffuser Plus version, pictured below:UntitledUntitled

*Installation Instructions can be found here.

Some more pics of the original diffuser:UntitledRear Diffuser
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Rear Diffuser How-to

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Final segment of the custom ground effects kit – the rear diffuser fins. This works with the existing OEM part, and mine has the dual exhaust, but it really doesn’t matter. First thing I did was figure out a plan, and create a template out of cardboard. It took several tries to match the curve of the car. Any spaces and there is less for the adhesive to stick, plus it wouldn’t look right – it took me about 4 revisions before I was happy with it.

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Once I had it right, I found a very cheap source for inexpensive ABS plastic – I traced these out and was able to fit 4+ on a sheet, and I only needed / wanted 4

I sanded them down, used adhesive promoter, then plastic primer, then finally the black paint:

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Painted Door Handles and Rear Diffuser Fins

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Plasti dip is not a mod!! So… I ripped all of the plasti dip off of my black door handles, and pulled them off the car again. This time, I rough sanded them down, then applied a few coats of adhesive primer, followed by two coats of primer, and then finally, several coats of black, high-gloss paint. The paint is specifically designed for plastic and automotive use. This is the final coat, drying in my backyard.

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Here are the handles, lock, and rear diffuser fins after the final clear coat. I used industrial strength, professional clear coat, called 2k Clear Glamour. Keep in mind, this stuff is so powerful, it has to be opened and used within 48 hours, or the clear coat will harden in the can. Just to be safe, I allowed the paint to cure for 3 days (72 hours) and then let the clear coat cure for another 3 days before re-installing them on the car. My wife doesn’t usually make comments about my craziness (car mods) but even she said they looked amazing back on the car. I’d have to agree – well worth the wait!!

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20160822_224434Here is where I got the clear coat – a bit pricey, but worth it!

Clear Coat Link

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