Carbon fiber spoiler imperfections

Sneedis · 12-02-2016, 05:44 PM

Sorry to make a new thread but I just wanted some opinions from people who might know better than me.

I picked up my car last week and today I noticed some imperfections with my carbon fiber spoiler. There are a number of areas on the tip of the spoiler that almost look like circular dents. I don't know if these are just minor imperfections from the mold, or if they are actual dents.

Does anyone have similar imperfections on their spoiler?

Album:

View post on imgur.com

Not the best pictures but you can see the line of light reflect around the dent in the picture, to five an idea of what I mean.

BMWZ4 · 12-02-2016, 07:17 PM

Oh right, I can see them. Is this a BMW CF spoiler? If so you could get your dealer to replace. If aftermarket have you contacted the seller? Surely they'd exchange it.

Sneedis · 12-02-2016, 07:27 PM

It's a BMW carbon fiber spoiler that I ordered through the dealer.

I just wanted to know if these are just common imperfections or if I would be justified in contacting my dealer for potential replacement. I don't want to replace it just to get a new one with the exact issues.

Sportstick · 12-02-2016, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sneedis

It's a BMW carbon fiber spoiler that I ordered through the dealer.

I just wanted to know if these are just common imperfections or if I would be justified in contacting my dealer for potential replacement. I don't want to replace it just to get a new one with the exact issues.

I don't see the problem. Have them re-order and if it comes in as defective again, what's the additional downside for you? You don't have to accept another equally defective part, of course. They'll just send it back...who knows, maybe the third time will be the charm and the dealer will do all the logistics.

jettison · 12-02-2016, 07:43 PM

I cannot imagine that is common. That kinda looks like a piece or debris got into the mold would be my guess.

Sneedis · 12-02-2016, 07:59 PM

Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad that I'm not at least going insane.

I will see what my dealer has to say

42395_skyline · 12-02-2016, 11:39 PM

If I noticed that on mine I would of sent it back.. now you have me wanting to go check mine. I didn't notice anything like that.

EDIT: Mine looks perfect from what I can see.

Sportstick · 12-03-2016, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 42395_skyline

If I noticed that on mine I would of sent it back.. now you have me wanting to go check mine. I didn't notice anything like that.

EDIT: Mine looks perfect from what I can see.

Good to know yours is OK as that increases the chances of the OP getting a good one next time....they are not "all like that"! But, I think there is still time for you to send back "would of" from that sentence for warranty repair!

42395_skyline · 12-03-2016, 09:00 AM

Yea pretty sure OP can get a replacement and it should be good. That one must of been from a bad batch.

Sportstick · 12-03-2016, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 42395_skyline

must of been

Now, you're just taunting me!

Sneedis · 12-08-2016, 08:58 PM

Just an update (and in case anyone else has a similar problem)... my dealer replaced the spoiler, and the new one has no bubbles or dents, so it looks like there was indeed a fault with the old one.

Thank you everyone.

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Sneedis Enlisted Member 18 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M240i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Carbon fiber spoiler imperfections Sorry to make a new thread but I just wanted some opinions from people who might know better than me. I picked up my car last week and today I noticed some imperfections with my carbon fiber spoiler. There are a number of areas on the tip of the spoiler that almost look like circular dents. I don't know if these are just minor imperfections from the mold, or if they are actual dents. Does anyone have similar imperfections on their spoiler? Album: View post on imgur.com Not the best pictures but you can see the line of light reflect around the dent in the picture, to five an idea of what I mean.
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BMWZ4 Major General 1908 Rep 5,102 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Oh right, I can see them. Is this a BMW CF spoiler? If so you could get your dealer to replace. If aftermarket have you contacted the seller? Surely they'd exchange it. __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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Sneedis Enlisted Member 18 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M240i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	It's a BMW carbon fiber spoiler that I ordered through the dealer. I just wanted to know if these are just common imperfections or if I would be justified in contacting my dealer for potential replacement. I don't want to replace it just to get a new one with the exact issues.
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jettison Enlisted Member 27 Rep 49 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: OK iTrader: (0)	I cannot imagine that is common. That kinda looks like a piece or debris got into the mold would be my guess.
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Sneedis Enlisted Member 18 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M240i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad that I'm not at least going insane. I will see what my dealer has to say
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42395_skyline Second Lieutenant 58 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	If I noticed that on mine I would of sent it back.. now you have me wanting to go check mine. I didn't notice anything like that. EDIT: Mine looks perfect from what I can see.
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42395_skyline Second Lieutenant 58 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	Yea pretty sure OP can get a replacement and it should be good. That one must of been from a bad batch.
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Sneedis Enlisted Member 18 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M240i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Just an update (and in case anyone else has a similar problem)... my dealer replaced the spoiler, and the new one has no bubbles or dents, so it looks like there was indeed a fault with the old one. Thank you everyone.
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