Shark fin Antenna

joeyb649 · 05-07-2014, 08:44 PM

I wanted to change my stock shark fin Antenna to a carbon fiber one. I found a bunch on eBay but, I'm concerned I'm going to get one that is just for decoration and won't fit over the antenna components on the roof. Can someone please show me the one they used? Am I right thinking you just remove it like debageing with fishing line and put the new one on with 3M tape? Thanks

boostmiser · 05-09-2014, 08:55 PM

Just get some 3M Di-Noc carbon fiber wrap. Probably easier and cheaper.

Mardio · 05-09-2014, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by boostmiser

Just get some 3M Di-Noc carbon fiber wrap. Probably easier and cheaper.

+1 I would not remove it imo.

kdbryce · 05-10-2014, 12:28 AM

I heard wrapping the fin is one of the hardest things in the world to do. IMO, it's not really worth it to buy a new one or wrap it, but if I had to choose one, I'd have it wrapped professionally.

Chris_Rav · 05-24-2014, 04:02 PM

I purchased one on ebay and it was complete crap. It had a solid bottom which the pictures did not show, so I cut that out and even after that it would not fit. When I asked for a refund the seller said okay then wouldn't refund the money. Ebay finally refunded the full amount for me.

I ended up wrapping the fin, it was difficult and it didn't come out perfect by any means but it got the job done. I would recommend getting it proffesionally wrapped, or order a painted one, or plastidip with glossifier it. It was a pain let me tell ya

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Chris_Rav Lieutenant 65 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 LCI 335i xdrive 6MT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (9)	I purchased one on ebay and it was complete crap. It had a solid bottom which the pictures did not show, so I cut that out and even after that it would not fit. When I asked for a refund the seller said okay then wouldn't refund the money. Ebay finally refunded the full amount for me. I ended up wrapping the fin, it was difficult and it didn't come out perfect by any means but it got the job done. I would recommend getting it proffesionally wrapped, or order a painted one, or plastidip with glossifier it. It was a pain let me tell ya __________________ 2011 AW / CR 6MT 335i Xdrive Coupe \| JB4 Stage 2 \| BMS Intake \| Performance Spoiler \| Powder Coated Red Linea Corse 818 \| Blacked Out Roof \| Wrapped Interior Trim
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