Cracked Clear Coat on CF Spoiler

SM335i · 05-26-2015, 03:36 PM

Hey guys, believe it or not going through the brutal winter that we had, caused my high kick carbon spoiler to crack and chip the clear coat. Anyone how to fix this?

StevenY. · 05-26-2015, 03:38 PM

Check this out.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=510556

Wingnut335 · 05-26-2015, 03:39 PM

Is that an aftermarket spoiler? I only ask cause I have both oem and aftermarket carbon fiber pieces. After the winter I see peeling on my aftermarket pieces, but my oem parts look as good as new.

SM335i · 05-26-2015, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by StevenY.

Check this out.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=510556

thanks! Most of those steps are helpful and I'll follow them, but how do I fill in the crack? cause in my cause, the carbon fiber is exposed

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Originally Posted by Wingnut335

Is that an aftermarket spoiler? I only ask cause I have both oem and aftermarket carbon fiber pieces. After the winter I see peeling on my aftermarket pieces, but my oem parts look as good as new.

yeah, this is an aftermarket spoiler

csu87 · 05-26-2015, 03:53 PM

you may have to buy some resin and apply it to the exposed area and blend into the surrounding area. Then start sanding and buffing until it is all blended in and clear coat it.

do some googling for how to apply/blend the resin in with the surrounding area.

SM335i · 05-26-2015, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by csu87

you may have to buy some resin and apply it to the exposed area and blend into the surrounding area. Then start sanding and buffing until it is all blended in and clear coat it.

do some googling for how to apply/blend the resin in with the surrounding area.

I been searching everywhere, but cant figure out how to fill in the chip. I never worked with resin either...

csu87 · 05-26-2015, 04:29 PM

here is a pretty good video

google Carbon Fiber Gel Coat Repair and you will find some DIYs and places to get the materials. Lots of info on these type of repairs can be found on Boating/Surfing forums as well.

Wingnut335 · 05-26-2015, 05:51 PM

I may end up trying that repair on my carbon pieces before just taking them off and throwing them away. I'll let you guys know how the repair goes.

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SM335i Banned 104 Rep 1,059 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Location iTrader: (0)	Cracked Clear Coat on CF Spoiler Hey guys, believe it or not going through the brutal winter that we had, caused my high kick carbon spoiler to crack and chip the clear coat. Anyone how to fix this?
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StevenY. ///M 227 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 10' SG e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Check this out. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=510556 __________________
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Wingnut335 Lieutenant 71 Rep 477 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335XI Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Is that an aftermarket spoiler? I only ask cause I have both oem and aftermarket carbon fiber pieces. After the winter I see peeling on my aftermarket pieces, but my oem parts look as good as new.
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csu87 Banned 2134 Rep 3,554 Posts Drives: 09 335xi Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern Colorado iTrader: (0)	you may have to buy some resin and apply it to the exposed area and blend into the surrounding area. Then start sanding and buffing until it is all blended in and clear coat it. do some googling for how to apply/blend the resin in with the surrounding area.
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csu87 Banned 2134 Rep 3,554 Posts Drives: 09 335xi Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern Colorado iTrader: (0)	here is a pretty good video google Carbon Fiber Gel Coat Repair and you will find some DIYs and places to get the materials. Lots of info on these type of repairs can be found on Boating/Surfing forums as well.
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Wingnut335 Lieutenant 71 Rep 477 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335XI Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I may end up trying that repair on my carbon pieces before just taking them off and throwing them away. I'll let you guys know how the repair goes.
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