Question..4 Series custom bumper accent

fortythirtyfive · 03-18-2021, 04:21 PM

A question for all 4 series owners.. I have been working on an accent trim design, it fits inside of the inlet near the front bumper fog lights.

However because of the design having multiple angles and twists it's proving expensive to manufacturer.. 3D printing is coming out at around $55 per side (without finishing costs - smoothing and painting) ABS is around $120 per side and carbon fiber is extortionate at around $500 after paying for tooling setup costs of around $3000

I'm trying to gauge what people might feel is an acceptable price for a fully finished gloss black trim as pictured below:

I'm not giving a sales pitch here just want to gain an idea of what people think is fair price as I plan on selling a few of these later on. I often get asked if I would be willing to make anymore after I showcased mine a while ago.

WillLowe · 03-19-2021, 09:08 AM

I'd be interested in a set of these. Ideally gloss black though easy enough to paint myself to save you the extra hassle. I've been looking for a set for a long time buy the bigger aliexpress ones look cheap. Feel free to make me a set 😂

WillLowe · 10-08-2021, 03:32 PM

Did you ever get these sorted?

03-18-2021, 04:21 PM	#1
fortythirtyfive Major 640 Rep 1,381 Posts Drives: 435i MS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: North iTrader: (0)	Question..4 Series custom bumper accent A question for all 4 series owners.. I have been working on an accent trim design, it fits inside of the inlet near the front bumper fog lights. However because of the design having multiple angles and twists it's proving expensive to manufacturer.. 3D printing is coming out at around $55 per side (without finishing costs - smoothing and painting) ABS is around $120 per side and carbon fiber is extortionate at around $500 after paying for tooling setup costs of around $3000 I'm trying to gauge what people might feel is an acceptable price for a fully finished gloss black trim as pictured below: I'm not giving a sales pitch here just want to gain an idea of what people think is fair price as I plan on selling a few of these later on. I often get asked if I would be willing to make anymore after I showcased mine a while ago. __________________ 2015 435i - 401whp Scorpion catless dp, VRSF 6.5" HD FMIC, MST V2 inlet, NGK 97506, MHD Stage 2+ 102, xHP Stage 3, M Performance Exhaust (modified for valved straight thru)
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WillLowe Lieutenant 300 Rep 595 Posts Drives: F32 435d Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne iTrader: (0)	I'd be interested in a set of these. Ideally gloss black though easy enough to paint myself to save you the extra hassle. I've been looking for a set for a long time buy the bigger aliexpress ones look cheap. Feel free to make me a set 😂
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10-08-2021, 03:32 PM	#3
WillLowe Lieutenant 300 Rep 595 Posts Drives: F32 435d Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne iTrader: (0)	Did you ever get these sorted?
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