03-25-2020, 01:38 PM | #1 |
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Those with gloss black splitters
I tried to order a matte splitter, but the seller has sent me gloss twice now; this is what I get for ordering off ebay, but its the only place that sells the style i want.
Im at the point, where I may just keep them but wanted to see others experience with regards to how they hold up to debris. Does your gloss black splitter chip or get swirl marks pretty easy? This is my main concern for now installing them. I dont want to deal with a bunch of chips in the paint after a few months.
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Gloss black abs. So you put tire shine on it? Seems odd. Do they chip alot?
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Wrap them with 3m clear bra. No more chipping and protects them
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Otherwise just have it vinyl wrapped. My side skirt extensions are abs plastic wrapped in gloss black for the top side of it and those I will just apply a light coat of wax when the whole car is washed. It protects the vinyl from dirt sticking as easily...I don't get much debris or chips on splitters (running a less aggressive wheel offset will help with this. |
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Do they make clear bra you can buy in just plain sheets? I thought it was alway custom cut for the car.
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Custom cut is only necessary if wrapping a whole body car with curved surfaces for easier application. For something like skirt extensions, after market lips, etc a skilled installer would just use a hand-cut section of material to apply and trim off the excess. I am not sure exactly what the piece you are trying to protect looks like. But on pretty straight or flat edges is not hard to wrap with hand-cut material. You can order sheets of clear, matte, satin vinyl...same as regular vinyl without pigment or dye.
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I wonder if I can tackle wrapping them. I dont think it would be that hard.
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FWIW - I've got through 3 front lip splitters in 2 years on my 435i. It never really chipped. I had the semi-gloss polypropylene and the more matte finish of ABS. But like others have mentioned, skip the paint and use a vinyl wrap. Vinyl won't fade, takes abrasions and hits fairly well, and is easy to apply or repair. It's just a sticker.
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I just wrapped my carbon fiber splitters in gloss black.
It is tough man, but worth the trouble if you have alot of free time. As far as durability, i put some coat for vinyl i forgot the name... and will be using meguiars ceramic wax to get more protection on it.. should be good for 2-3 years! Cost me $20 to wrap and lots of time.
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