Carbon Fiber Cnautofans Spoiler

Mywifes335 · 05-16-2016, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris_B

Hell yeah! For $200 it's great.

Glad I could do well for someone else!

Hey! How has the spoiler held up and how's it looking?

Thanks!

2Banger · 05-18-2016, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mywifes335

Hey! How has the spoiler held up and how's it looking?

Thanks!

******** parts are good but i've experienced clouding for the spoiler i got from them... Many others with the same problem theres a big discussion page on it and its also why ******** website is blocked from 2addicts.

Mywifes335 · 05-18-2016, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 2Banger

******** parts are good but i've experienced clouding for the spoiler i got from them... Many others with the same problem theres a big discussion page on it and its also why ******** website is blocked from 2addicts.

Oh man..... Clouding? When does that appear? Thanks for the tip!
So you wouldn't buy again?

2Banger · 05-18-2016, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mywifes335

Oh man..... Clouding? When does that appear? Thanks for the tip!
So you wouldn't buy again?

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1216622

I think if you park your car in the sun alot i think it comes very quickly.

I actually purchased my spoiler from there and it's gotten abit cloudy but under extreme sunlight its not noticeable until in shade.

Other parts have yet to become that bad because i think they're in other spots whereas a spoiler will get hit more easily. In due time i think it'll eventually happen im worried about some of the quality now.

But when it was New and arrived, It looked superb i cant fault them on that... I guess thats just the quality you get versus OEM/Good branded stuff and even they have problems sometimes

*Note if you type the word R w carb0n* its blocked on on these boards which is a bad sign also, it use to be allowed, now completely blocked*

SPJR · 05-18-2016, 09:57 AM

why go through all this trouble to only save $200? Just go OEM unless you're looking for a different shaped spoiler.

Mywifes335 · 05-18-2016, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SPJR

why go through all this trouble to only save $200? Just go OEM unless you're looking for a different shaped spoiler.

The latter. Totally about the latter. Otherwise would've put OEM one on already.

Everything I install is either OEM or from high quality vendors... Like Burger, Wagner and ER. Kinda anal about it.

Mywifes335 · 05-18-2016, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 2Banger

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1216622

I think if you park your car in the sun alot i think it comes very quickly.

I actually purchased my spoiler from there and it's gotten abit cloudy but under extreme sunlight its not noticeable until in shade.

Other parts have yet to become that bad because i think they're in other spots whereas a spoiler will get hit more easily. In due time i think it'll eventually happen im worried about some of the quality now.

But when it was New and arrived, It looked superb i cant fault them on that... I guess thats just the quality you get versus OEM/Good branded stuff and even they have problems sometimes

*Note if you type the word R w carb0n* its blocked on on these boards which is a bad sign also, it use to be allowed, now completely blocked*

This is super helpful man. I think I'm just gonna stay away.

2Banger · 05-18-2016, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mywifes335

This is super helpful man. I think I'm just gonna stay away.

Do i get appreciation or what jesus...

It's a damn shame BMW ask ridiculous prices for their Carbon Stuff... Like mirrors they want $700 or so, i was happy to pay the premium for their Exhaust Tips but for just mirror flaps thats just outrageous...

EBf22 · 05-19-2016, 06:16 PM

Mywifes335 2Banger

hey Chris how is the spoiler holding up so far? Is it my correct understanding that R W car b0n and the C N auto fan spoilers are the same manufacturer/item?

Looking to purchase; but unsure because my car is mostly parked outside... scared of the clouding issue.

Thanks for any advice/response

Blue2 · 08-14-2016, 10:29 PM

Anyone else with this spoiler? How is it holding up? Thinking about getting one but I'm concerned about quality.

Chris_B · 09-01-2016, 03:20 PM

Spoiler is holding up very well. No clouding/cracking/lifting.

To be fair, I wash weekly, and wax bi-weekly, so I expect it to last.

Chris_B · 10-10-2016, 05:55 PM

Just figured I would update.

Spoiler is still holding up well. I cannot confirm that CN and RW are the same. If they are, I'm not sure why some people get good and bad batches of CF products.

It's been about a two months since I've waxed my car (Still washing weekly) and the spoiler isn't fading, lifting, bubbling, anything.

I might just be the lucky one?

BEM-S4 · 10-12-2016, 07:11 PM

Didn't read the whole thread but was there a protective plastic film on that you could remove? Looks like that would be responsible for the flaws.

barfastic · 10-22-2016, 02:25 AM

i just received mine aswell!!!

It came in the same box as first poster, in great condition... no holes anywhere!

i will install today aswell

Chris_B · 10-22-2016, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Didn't read the whole thread but was there a protective plastic film on that you could remove? Looks like that would be responsible for the flaws.

There was no protective plastic film on mine when it arrived?

Chris_B · 10-22-2016, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by barfastic

i just received mine aswell!!!

It came in the same box as first poster, in great condition... no holes anywhere!

i will install today aswell

Great to hear!

As with any carbon fiber, be sure to keep it clean and waxed as a precautionary measure.

I recently left mine out in direct sunlight (without washing)

for the past two weeks and with a simple pressure wash it is still in incredible shape.

barfastic · 10-24-2016, 03:02 AM

so install went super smooth... here are some photos

walnuttea · 10-24-2016, 08:23 AM

Looks like all of these CF parts have a predisposition to get cloudy after continuous exposure to UV light. Naturally the time it takes for the components to get cloudy varies from person to person, depending on driving and parking conditions, cleaning regime, waxing, etc.

Has anyone had any luck using paint protection products or some sort of "priming" to extend the looks of the CF? I know that regular washing and waxing will extend the CF lifetime, but I can only imagine there's a more permanent solution to this ordeal?

Chris_B · 11-08-2016, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by barfastic

so install went super smooth... here are some photos

Looks great!

Maynard · 11-17-2016, 10:36 PM

Anybody putting sunblock on them? that would nix the UV.

Thebush121 · 03-21-2017, 03:01 PM

Just got mine in the mail. I opted for the m performance style. I'll take some pictures later. It looks like good quality for the price but I will be getting a different clear coat on it to avoid the issues others are having (bro in law owns an autobody shop.)

I won't be able to do an install for another 2-3 weeks since I am still waiting for my car to arrive from Germany.

Ace604 · 03-21-2017, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Maynard

Anybody putting sunblock on them? that would nix the UV.

Reapply every 30 mins?

05-18-2016, 09:57 AM	#49
SPJR Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 202 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Jersey iTrader: (2)	why go through all this trouble to only save $200? Just go OEM unless you're looking for a different shaped spoiler.
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05-19-2016, 06:16 PM	#53
EBf22 Private 12 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2014 228i m sport Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Mywifes335 2Banger hey Chris how is the spoiler holding up so far? Is it my correct understanding that R W car b0n and the C N auto fan spoilers are the same manufacturer/item? Looking to purchase; but unsure because my car is mostly parked outside... scared of the clouding issue. Thanks for any advice/response
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08-14-2016, 10:29 PM	#54
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09-01-2016, 03:20 PM	#55
Chris_B First Lieutenant 110 Rep 317 Posts Drives: Melbourne Red 2016 M235i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Escondido, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 128i [0.00]	Spoiler is holding up very well. No clouding/cracking/lifting. To be fair, I wash weekly, and wax bi-weekly, so I expect it to last. __________________ Past: 2008 BSM BMW 128i 6sp w/ EU spec interior. Past: 2010 BSM BMW 128i 6sp +Msport 2016 MR BMW M235i Instagram @project_kristi
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Chris_B First Lieutenant 110 Rep 317 Posts Drives: Melbourne Red 2016 M235i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Escondido, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 128i [0.00]	Just figured I would update. Spoiler is still holding up well. I cannot confirm that CN and RW are the same. If they are, I'm not sure why some people get good and bad batches of CF products. It's been about a two months since I've waxed my car (Still washing weekly) and the spoiler isn't fading, lifting, bubbling, anything. I might just be the lucky one? __________________ Past: 2008 BSM BMW 128i 6sp w/ EU spec interior. Past: 2010 BSM BMW 128i 6sp +Msport 2016 MR BMW M235i Instagram @project_kristi
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10-22-2016, 02:25 AM	#58
barfastic Private First Class 37 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 228i M Sport Pack Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Athens, Greece iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 228i M Sport [0.00]	i just received mine aswell!!! It came in the same box as first poster, in great condition... no holes anywhere! i will install today aswell
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10-24-2016, 08:23 AM	#62
walnuttea Private First Class 39 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M235i, Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Looks like all of these CF parts have a predisposition to get cloudy after continuous exposure to UV light. Naturally the time it takes for the components to get cloudy varies from person to person, depending on driving and parking conditions, cleaning regime, waxing, etc. Has anyone had any luck using paint protection products or some sort of "priming" to extend the looks of the CF? I know that regular washing and waxing will extend the CF lifetime, but I can only imagine there's a more permanent solution to this ordeal?
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Thebush121 Private First Class 53 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2016 m235i Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Just got mine in the mail. I opted for the m performance style. I'll take some pictures later. It looks like good quality for the price but I will be getting a different clear coat on it to avoid the issues others are having (bro in law owns an autobody shop.) I won't be able to do an install for another 2-3 weeks since I am still waiting for my car to arrive from Germany.
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