Best source for carbon fibre splitters

E46ACS · 24-10-2008, 03:26 PM

My carbon fibre splitters are a bit tatty. A couple of curb marks, some lifted laquer and a load of stone chips.

My man at the stealers tells me they are £170 each!

Anyone know of any other sources other than main stealers?

Not desperate, just would be nice if they where tidy.

RichW · 24-10-2008, 03:49 PM

Hopefully dave1 will post how he re-lacquered his, mine need doing too

**glendog74** · 24-10-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RichW

Hopefully dave1 will post how he re-lacquered his, mine need doing too

Yeah - c'mon dave1 - share the knowledge!

dave1 · 24-10-2008, 05:00 PM

childs play really
take em off give them a good rubbing down with 400 and lots of water

clean them with panel wipe or brake cleaner

can of clear laquer give them 5 coats go for coverage not finish allow an hour between coats and make sure you only dust coat the first couple

stick them back on leave a couple of day,s then compound them g4 is the best dont worry about the odd dimple as you cant see nthat once you stand up they then look fine for about £10

**Andyk** · 24-10-2008, 05:17 PM

If you want new a friend was at Thorneys this week and he said they can source them cheaper than BMW.

david · 24-10-2008, 05:42 PM

A got a set at carbonproject..., pretty good stuff, A pair for the price of OG Bmw parts.

M3_CSL · 24-10-2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by david

A got a set at carbonproject..., pretty good stuff, A pair for the price of OG Bmw parts.

Hi David,

So the ones from carbonproject exactly the same CF pattern (1x1) as the OEM ones? How long did it take them to make one up for ya?

Thanx mate

cheers,

richie

Kev.H · 25-10-2008, 09:45 AM

rub em down and re clear them hey presto perfect

RichW · 25-10-2008, 09:52 AM

Nice one Dave - think i'll go shopping this weekend, might do the first CSL "how to guide"

**glendog74** · 25-10-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dave1

childs play really
take em off give them a good rubbing down with 400 and lots of water

clean them with panel wipe or brake cleaner

can of clear laquer give them 5 coats go for coverage not finish allow an hour between coats and make sure you only dust coat the first couple

stick them back on leave a couple of day,s then compound them g4 is the best dont worry about the odd dimple as you cant see nthat once you stand up they then look fine for about £10

What laquer did you use mate and what is G4? Might have to pop to Halfords this afternoon!

24-10-2008, 03:26 PM	#1
E46ACS S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durham Posts: 771 Casino cash: $1950	Best source for carbon fibre splitters My carbon fibre splitters are a bit tatty. A couple of curb marks, some lifted laquer and a load of stone chips. My man at the stealers tells me they are £170 each! Anyone know of any other sources other than main stealers? Not desperate, just would be nice if they where tidy. __________________ "Brake.....brake......SUPER BRAKE!!!"

24-10-2008, 03:49 PM	#2
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24-10-2008, 05:42 PM	#6
david S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: just across the channel... Posts: 356 Casino cash: $2243	A got a set at carbonproject..., pretty good stuff, A pair for the price of OG Bmw parts. __________________ pleasure is not only in the straight line.....

25-10-2008, 09:52 AM	#9
RichW S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Yorkshire, UK Posts: 268 Casino cash: $314	Nice one Dave - think i'll go shopping this weekend, might do the first CSL "how to guide" __________________ http://www.lancermods.co.uk

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dave1 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CORNWALL Posts: 937 Casino cash: $1432	childs play really take em off give them a good rubbing down with 400 and lots of water clean them with panel wipe or brake cleaner can of clear laquer give them 5 coats go for coverage not finish allow an hour between coats and make sure you only dust coat the first couple stick them back on leave a couple of day,s then compound them g4 is the best dont worry about the odd dimple as you cant see nthat once you stand up they then look fine for about £10

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Andyk Driving it like I nicked it Space Invaders Champion! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chepstow Posts: 2,506 Casino cash: $3997	If you want new a friend was at Thorneys this week and he said they can source them cheaper than BMW.

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