Very disapointed with Bimmian lip spoiler

TurboFan · 09-09-2007, 05:15 PM

I ordered the lip spoiler for my 335 from Bimmian a couple of Friday's ago. Finally got around to installing it today. Or at least started to install it.

I opened the box, and the first thing I see is a tube of beta glue. No thanks. Second, it says it's for roof spoiler - meant to attach to glass, right? WTF?

Now I unrap the spoiler. The jet black finish looks more like someone spray painted an orange flat black. The finish is noticeably less shiny than the car. The orange peel makes it look like shit! I can't believe Bimmian passes this off as a finished product. It's being returned tomorrow.

Anyone have a lip spoiler they really like? I'm looking for subtle, something close or identical to the factory lip spoiler.

jcarlucci1 · 09-09-2007, 05:22 PM

bimmians paint is garbage. I bought their keyhole cover and had to repaint it because it was so bad

TurboFan · 09-10-2007, 04:05 PM

Does anyone have a feeling what it would cost to repaint a lip spoiler? The finish is pretty bad on this thing, the orange peel will need to be sanded down prior to painting.

I was guessing about $75, but local BMW body shop said $276 over the phone.

They suggested I bring it by and they'll take a look, but I'm not holding my breath.

Bimmian was offering to credit me the cost of a re-paint, but that's more than the spoiler!

I think I offended the bimmian guy at the same time. Oops. I told him whomever is painting this stuff has no idea what they are doing. Maybe it was a summer arts and crafts project for a six year old?

OC Guy · 09-10-2007, 05:07 PM

$100-$200 in the LA Area,

renasis · 09-11-2007, 07:29 PM

any pix?

TurboFan · 09-11-2007, 10:27 PM

I'll try to post some tomorrow. Too dark right now. Imagine an orange painted flat black....

OhhaiAlex · 09-11-2007, 10:47 PM

about 100 in SJ

montreal_bimmer · 09-11-2007, 11:19 PM

thats craziness..... send that garbage back

SROC3 · 09-12-2007, 01:31 AM

hmmm......seems Bimmian is messing up and providing not so good quality products. That's not a good sign since their stuff is actually kinda overpriced to begin with.

ducati955 · 09-14-2007, 11:14 AM

why is the beta stuf garbage? i was going to use that to keep the m3 spioler more flush than the 3m tape, no?

Bimmer335i07 · 09-14-2007, 11:24 AM

You should just get the CF spoiler from Morristown BMW. And if you paint it partially, it'll look great on your car.

shragon · 09-14-2007, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montreal_bimmer

thats craziness..... send that garbage back

+1

bimmian ftl. they have a history of unsatisfied customers. if you guys don't know, they're actually banned from e90post.

TurboFan · 09-14-2007, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shragon

+1

bimmian ftl. they have a history of unsatisfied customers. if you guys don't know, they're actually banned from e90post.

That's a good thing. We need to get the word out.

I have two quotes to get the spoiler re-painted. To fix the bimmian paint, and then properly paint the spoiler, it's over $200. The body shop I stopped at today also showed me how it does not properly fit.

I called Bimmian, and they will not refund my shipping. They will only give me site credit, and then only if they determine it's their fault! LOL.

Is it possible to post a listing / sticky of user recomended sites / dealers, and ones we recommend people avoid?

09-09-2007, 05:15 PM	#1
TurboFan Ski bum 383 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	Very disapointed with Bimmian lip spoiler I ordered the lip spoiler for my 335 from Bimmian a couple of Friday's ago. Finally got around to installing it today. Or at least started to install it. I opened the box, and the first thing I see is a tube of beta glue. No thanks. Second, it says it's for roof spoiler - meant to attach to glass, right? WTF? Now I unrap the spoiler. The jet black finish looks more like someone spray painted an orange flat black. The finish is noticeably less shiny than the car. The orange peel makes it look like shit! I can't believe Bimmian passes this off as a finished product. It's being returned tomorrow. Anyone have a lip spoiler they really like? I'm looking for subtle, something close or identical to the factory lip spoiler.
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jcarlucci1 Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: Jet Black 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tampa iTrader: (10)	bimmians paint is garbage. I bought their keyhole cover and had to repaint it because it was so bad
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TurboFan Ski bum 383 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	Does anyone have a feeling what it would cost to repaint a lip spoiler? The finish is pretty bad on this thing, the orange peel will need to be sanded down prior to painting. I was guessing about $75, but local BMW body shop said $276 over the phone. They suggested I bring it by and they'll take a look, but I'm not holding my breath. Bimmian was offering to credit me the cost of a re-paint, but that's more than the spoiler! I think I offended the bimmian guy at the same time. Oops. I told him whomever is painting this stuff has no idea what they are doing. Maybe it was a summer arts and crafts project for a six year old? __________________ 1999 e46 328i Ti Silver / Black[retired] 2007 e90 335xi Jet Black / Black[retired] 2011 e70 X5 35d Vermillion Red / Cinnamon 2011 e92 M3 LeMans / Fox Red extended Last edited by TurboFan; 09-11-2007 at 10:29 PM..
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TurboFan Ski bum 383 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	I'll try to post some tomorrow. Too dark right now. Imagine an orange painted flat black.... __________________ 1999 e46 328i Ti Silver / Black[retired] 2007 e90 335xi Jet Black / Black[retired] 2011 e70 X5 35d Vermillion Red / Cinnamon 2011 e92 M3 LeMans / Fox Red extended
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