M Performance Trunk Lip - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

jamie335i · 12-31-2012, 05:56 PM

Can the matte black rear lip spoiler be painted to match the body paint? I think it is already painted matte black so I want to make sure it can be sprayed over?

Rick4345 · 12-31-2012, 06:16 PM

You sure can. Just take it to your body shop and they should be able to hook you up. I've also heard of it being installed with 3M tape or betalink adhesive. There are a few posts in different categories that you can see what they look like. I've seen one from brandon@eas in the photo section I believe. That should give you a good idea.

jamie335i · 12-31-2012, 06:18 PM

Great. Thanks. Although the ebay listings are tempting, I think getting the OEM spoiler is a safe bet and not too much more expensive (found it for $150) and then need to paint.

Boosted John · 01-05-2013, 09:50 PM

there is a guy on here that bought one already painted on ebay for $89 and said the fitment and quality was really good especially for the money..

jamie335i · 01-06-2013, 08:03 AM

i ordered one from there.....looks like an exact replica. should be here on wednesday and i'll post pics after the install. thanks!

Romeo190 · 01-17-2013, 09:25 PM

Hey where u able to get the spoiler I would like to c how it looks installed

brandon @ eas · 01-18-2013, 12:07 AM

Just to let you guys know, the ones on ebay are not exact replicas of the OEM M-Performance spoiler. They are smaller, and dont extend out as far. The replicas also have a slight sag in the center of the spoiler that you can see when driving behind the car. I have inspected both in person before coming to this conclusion. In the end, I am very happy that I bought the OEM

fotios335i · 01-18-2013, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by brandon @ eas

Just to let you guys know, the ones on ebay are not exact replicas of the OEM M-Performance spoiler. They are smaller, and dont extend out as far. The replicas also have a slight sag in the center of the spoiler that you can see when driving behind the car. I have inspected both in person before coming to this conclusion. In the end, I am very happy that I bought the OEM

Me too. I've been through it before with replicas. Won't do it again.

dcg71 · 01-18-2013, 05:44 AM

I agree. Had the replica on my car before the OEM one came out. As mentioned by others, it's not an exact copy. Now that I've seen the OEM one, I prefer its design a lot more. Also found the paint finish on the replica was a little wavy.

mikew2069 · 01-18-2013, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by brandon @ eas

Just to let you guys know, the ones on ebay are not exact replicas of the OEM M-Performance spoiler. They are smaller, and dont extend out as far. The replicas also have a slight sag in the center of the spoiler that you can see when driving behind the car. I have inspected both in person before coming to this conclusion. In the end, I am very happy that I bought the OEM

That's interesting - of all the pics I've seen so far, I feel like the spoilers are a little too big for my taste and stick out too far.

I'll probably hold off for a while on a spoiler.

PARTS@STBMW · 01-22-2013, 02:23 PM

Always go with BMW OEM parts...

Jparker82 · 03-17-2013, 01:17 PM

I have to agree. If you spend $55-60k on a car why would you add aftermarket junk.

DesertSmokeBBQ · 03-20-2013, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jamie335i

Can the matte black rear lip spoiler be painted to match the body paint? I think it is already painted matte black so I want to make sure it can be sprayed over?

It's not painted matte black, it's paint ready ABS black. I got one and took it to a Harley dealer (they generally do lots of high end custom paint work & are much less expensive than an autobody shop). I had mine painted black with matte clear and body color gloss clear edge (EBII)

reedo302 · 03-26-2013, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by brandon @ eas

Just to let you guys know, the ones on ebay are not exact replicas of the OEM M-Performance spoiler. They are smaller, and dont extend out as far. The replicas also have a slight sag in the center of the spoiler that you can see when driving behind the car. I have inspected both in person before coming to this conclusion. In the end, I am very happy that I bought the OEM

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Originally Posted by fotios335i

Me too. I've been through it before with replicas. Won't do it again.

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Originally Posted by dcg71

I agree. Had the replica on my car before the OEM one came out. As mentioned by others, it's not an exact copy. Now that I've seen the OEM one, I prefer its design a lot more. Also found the paint finish on the replica was a little wavy.

Ditto to all. I have bought replica stuff in the past, and the paint quality has always been pretty iffy with flaws like waviness and warping. I'm a perfectionist with paint. Also, with eBay stuff, I've never been impressed. If you get replica stuff from decent companies, you may get some decent stuff. With replica stuff off eBay, it's mostly Pacific rim cheap junk.
Besides, as pointed out, the money being spent on the new car justifies spending some money on quality mods. If it was 6 years from now and you bought a used F30 for $15k, it'd be a different story. However, F30s are still new and they're not cheap. Not pointing any fingers here by any means, but I spend most of my day behind the wheel of a car and it never fails to amaze me how people can make nice cars look cheap so easily. I've seen a lot of cheap replica stuff on BMWs make turn them into rice rockets.

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Originally Posted by mikew2069

That's interesting - of all the pics I've seen so far, I feel like the spoilers are a little too big for my taste and stick out too far.

I'll probably hold off for a while on a spoiler.

BMW M Performance components look good, but BMW does make them with a purpose besides looks. I have a problem buying a spoiler that is "hardly there", because at that point it's not really a spoiler-it's a lip. I consider there to be a difference between lips, spoilers and wings, which goes in order of protrusion/size. Lips tend to be a bit more cosmetic with less functionality. Spoilers are more functional by increasing downforce. Personally, I consider it pointless to get any boot lid accessory or modification that is not functional.
Just my $0.02. YMMV

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Originally Posted by PARTS@STBMW

Always go with BMW OEM parts...

This. You'll never be disappointed.

bananachipz · 03-27-2013, 07:50 AM

Interesting opinions re: the replicas. Several of us purchased the one off ebay, and nobody has complained of sagging/waviness at all.

jmg · 03-27-2013, 01:38 PM

Is the OEM part available at the dealer to have them install?

Alpine F31 · 03-27-2013, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PARTS@STBMW

Always go with BMW OEM parts...

12-31-2012, 05:56 PM	#1
jamie335i Private Drives: 2013 335i M sport 6MT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 65 iTrader: (0)	M Performance Trunk Lip Can the matte black rear lip spoiler be painted to match the body paint? I think it is already painted matte black so I want to make sure it can be sprayed over? __________________ 2013 335i M sport 6MT --Sapphire Black Metallic/Black Dakota, premium package, technology package, dynamic handling, black grilles, 5% tint--
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12-31-2012, 06:16 PM	#2
Rick4345 First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 328i Mineral Gray Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 340 iTrader: (5)	Yup You sure can. Just take it to your body shop and they should be able to hook you up. I've also heard of it being installed with 3M tape or betalink adhesive. There are a few posts in different categories that you can see what they look like. I've seen one from brandon@eas in the photo section I believe. That should give you a good idea.

12-31-2012, 06:18 PM	#3
jamie335i Private Drives: 2013 335i M sport 6MT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 65 iTrader: (0)	Great. Thanks. Although the ebay listings are tempting, I think getting the OEM spoiler is a safe bet and not too much more expensive (found it for $150) and then need to paint. __________________ 2013 335i M sport 6MT --Sapphire Black Metallic/Black Dakota, premium package, technology package, dynamic handling, black grilles, 5% tint--

01-05-2013, 09:50 PM	#4
Boosted John Internet Ninja Drives: 13 AH3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jax, Fl Posts: 606 iTrader: (0)	there is a guy on here that bought one already painted on ebay for $89 and said the fitment and quality was really good especially for the money.. __________________ 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 /// Msport Pkg. M performance fornt lip, Black Kidney Grills, H&R Sport Springs, BBS CH-R

01-06-2013, 08:03 AM	#5
jamie335i Private Drives: 2013 335i M sport 6MT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 65 iTrader: (0)	i ordered one from there.....looks like an exact replica. should be here on wednesday and i'll post pics after the install. thanks! __________________ 2013 335i M sport 6MT --Sapphire Black Metallic/Black Dakota, premium package, technology package, dynamic handling, black grilles, 5% tint--

01-17-2013, 09:25 PM	#6
Romeo190 Private Drives: 2007 bmw 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY NY Posts: 56 iTrader: (0)	Hey where u able to get the spoiler I would like to c how it looks installed

01-18-2013, 12:07 AM	#7
brandon @ eas Drives: F30 335i M-sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So-Cal Posts: 3,554 iTrader: (10)	Just to let you guys know, the ones on ebay are not exact replicas of the OEM M-Performance spoiler. They are smaller, and dont extend out as far. The replicas also have a slight sag in the center of the spoiler that you can see when driving behind the car. I have inspected both in person before coming to this conclusion. In the end, I am very happy that I bought the OEM __________________ Brandon S. \| european auto source (eas) email: info@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr \| Twitter

01-18-2013, 05:44 AM	#9
dcg71 Captain Drives: F30 335i Sport BSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 723 iTrader: (2)	I agree. Had the replica on my car before the OEM one came out. As mentioned by others, it's not an exact copy. Now that I've seen the OEM one, I prefer its design a lot more. Also found the paint finish on the replica was a little wavy. __________________ ------------------------------ 2012 F30 335i Sapphire Black Sport Line \| ///M Performance Exhaust \| H&R Sport \| ///M Performance 405M Wheels \| ///M Performance Grilles 2006 E92 325i Titan Silver 2000 E46 318i Cosmos Black

01-22-2013, 02:23 PM	#11
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03-17-2013, 01:17 PM	#12
Jparker82 Private First Class Drives: 2013 Active3 M sport 2012 X5 D Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tampa Posts: 121 iTrader: (0)	I have to agree. If you spend $55-60k on a car why would you add aftermarket junk.

03-27-2013, 07:50 AM	#15
bananachipz Captain Drives: F30 Mineral Gray 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 739 iTrader: (0)	Interesting opinions re: the replicas. Several of us purchased the one off ebay, and nobody has complained of sagging/waviness at all.

03-27-2013, 01:38 PM	#16
jmg New Member Drives: F30 328i Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Socal Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Is the OEM part available at the dealer to have them install? __________________ ///BMW F30 328i Sport Mineral White Metallic on Coral Red Audi B7 S4 25quattro/DTM #33 of 250 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited

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