01-04-2017, 08:05 AM | #1 |
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M Style Mirror Caps
So i decided to bite the bullet and try out Aliexpress for the first time. I found some carbon fiber mirror caps with the m styling. They seemed way too cheap to be a real or quality product. Against my better judgment I decided to buy them anyways.
I retrieved and installed them yesterday. All I can say is that I am incredibly impressed with the quality and fitment. These caps are plastic with a real carbon fiber skinning. Which in my opinion is better. Most carbon products I have used before have a hard time replicating tabs and fitment can be loose. These however have oem fitment with carbon fiber. I will say that they were not 100% perfect.it looks like there are some very very light surface scratches in the clear coat. I think this will buff out by hand with polish.... maybe even hidden by a quick detailer. Anyways I paid $90 with shipping. I will probably bring them to a paint shop and have them coated with a uv stable clear coat to ensure longevity. also sorry for the terrible pictures it was at night and raining. |
01-08-2017, 12:48 AM | #3 |
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For BMW F30 F32 F33 F20 F22 F23 F36 X1 Mirror M3 M4 Look Rear View Mirror Cover For F20 F30 F22 F36 F23 Carbon
http://s.aliexpress.com/YRnq2IfI (from AliExpress Android) I got them here. It took me about 30 days to receive, but you can't beat the price. |
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01-08-2017, 12:50 AM | #4 |
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If link doesn't work go to Ali express and type in 2 series mirror and it should come up. I believe the seller I got was Drs tunning or something similar.
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01-10-2017, 10:07 AM | #5 |
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Just beware most of the inexpensive carbon fiber pieces do not use the more expensive UV resistant resin (check out this link) and or do not have a UV resistant top coat like a UV urethane. Without these, the appearance will eventually degrade no matter how often you wax it.
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01-10-2017, 11:21 AM | #6 | |
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$90 plus top coat cost is still a great value compared to all other options. |
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01-16-2017, 04:23 PM | #8 |
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01-16-2017, 09:19 PM | #9 |
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Wondering if carbon fiber interior trim kit is good quality. Something like this:
https://jc-sportline.en.alibaba.com/..._2_series.html edit: fixed link. looks like price is $190 bucks for this set Last edited by Kolyan2k; 01-16-2017 at 09:46 PM.. |
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01-16-2017, 09:28 PM | #11 | |
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my mirror caps seemed like they were oem caps wrapped in cf. |
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01-16-2017, 09:35 PM | #12 |
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Here is a set from the same supplier as your caps. $250 shipped
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...520137844.html |
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01-17-2017, 09:58 PM | #15 |
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Yeah like I said I was surprised. I already have carbon interior otherwise I'd probably try the one from this seller. Just beware shipping takes a long time and the seller speaks pretty broken English and will send the same message multiple times. I thought for sure I was being scammed and opened a dispute. About a week later teaching updated and said it was in the States and would be delivered in 5 days so I cancelled ty he dispute. Overall it's a long wait but very pleased with price and product.
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How did your kit attach? I am afraid their kits only use 3M tape |
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01-19-2017, 08:43 PM | #18 |
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not a fan. sorry.
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01-22-2017, 09:49 AM | #22 |
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I ordered them. They were $95.00 shipped. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-...419635783.html
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