Air Vent Tab

alexxa · 07-11-2018, 09:52 PM

Just got my 2016 228i and I noticed the silver accent on the air vent tabs seems to have some wrinkles/bumps on them.
Does anyone have the same issue, and how can it be fixed?
Thank you!

aerobod · 07-11-2018, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by alexxa

Just got my 2016 228i and I noticed the silver accent on the air vent tabs seems to have some wrinkles/bumps on them.
Does anyone have the same issue, and how can it be fixed?
Thank you!

On my 2017 M240i they are all smooth.

Scadam · 07-12-2018, 09:41 AM

I have the same problem

p912guy · 07-12-2018, 09:43 AM

I've never looked at mine that closely. I'll have to take a gander at lunch. Not sure if it's actually metal or some type of metallic looking sticker.

Ron Jeffries · 07-12-2018, 11:29 AM

I mean come on. Those cars are entirely screwed. Only possible honorable course is to the crusher.

Sportstick · 07-12-2018, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Jeffries

Only possible honorable course is to the crusher.

Seems extreme....class action litigation should suffice.

bimmerfile · 07-12-2018, 02:34 PM

Mine is as smooth as a baby's bum.

alexxa · 07-12-2018, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by p912guy

I've never looked at mine that closely. I'll have to take a gander at lunch. Not sure if it's actually metal or some type of metallic looking sticker.

Looks like metallic sticker.
Just parked my car outside for 8hrs.
It looks smooth when its hot but once I turn on the AC for few minutes they come back.

alexxa · 07-19-2018, 07:52 PM

This seems to be a material defect...
Not sure if this would be covered under warranty but I will talk to the dealership

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Ron Jeffries Old Member. Old in general, actually. 388 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i xDrive convertible Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I mean come on. Those cars are entirely screwed. Only possible honorable course is to the crusher.
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