e90 carbon fiber grill bubbles?

ulises 335i · 10-21-2007, 08:14 PM

i have a carbon fiber grill on my e90 and im having a lil problem, im getting some dam bubbles on the top of the grill (hood part).

anyone else get this?

could the cause be the sun ?

any opinion would help

edy74 · 10-22-2007, 09:46 AM

+ 1

mds82 · 10-22-2007, 09:53 AM

any pics, i'm not sure what you mean. I have a CF Grill and dont have this problem

ulises 335i · 10-22-2007, 12:34 PM

i tried to take pics but they dont show up in my camera. ill try again later and see if i can get them

mds82 · 10-22-2007, 01:27 PM

make sure you use macro mode

ulises 335i · 10-22-2007, 01:40 PM

heres da pic

MPoWeRMAN · 10-22-2007, 02:41 PM

I have the same problem, I am thinking about getting the OEM CF grill instead of the one that I bought on EBAY, and I think its the Cali sun that is doing it

Andrew@ET · 10-22-2007, 03:37 PM

car cover

cstmx_ryder · 10-22-2007, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mds82

any pics, i'm not sure what you mean. I have a CF Grill and dont have this problem

Where did you get ur CF grill for E90? I've been looking all over for those.....But ended up getting matte black ones instead......

cyba · 10-23-2007, 07:21 AM

thats what happens when the carbon fiber isnt made properly. Over time they will start to bubble up. Usually happens when the temp is too hot. Some will be fine and some will look like the one in the pic. FYI stay away from wet carbon fiber if its in the engine bay the heat will make the CF bubble up in a short time. Not saying wet carbon is bad but when it comes to engine parts you want to use dry carbon. If you look at most JDM engine covers they are only made in dry carbon. Dry carbon will never bubble up or fade in color from the high heat. Hence why dry carbon cost more

canucklion · 10-23-2007, 08:31 AM

that's not going to help, this, as said by cyba, is due to improperly made cf. The laminate (or resin) on top of the CF is not bonding to the CF properly, I'm afraid it's going to get worse over time

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Originally Posted by miamibusta69

car cover

Schafer · 10-29-2007, 08:36 PM

Same problem with mine that I purchased on ebay. Where did you buy? Maybe same seller, time for class action suit.

BBT335I · 12-18-2007, 02:27 PM

i think your a ***

:moon :

ZuerstBMW · 12-18-2007, 02:45 PM

I bought mine on Ebay as well, but so far its okay.

Heres the seller I bought mine from

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/06-07...spagenameZWDVW

judec · 12-19-2007, 05:43 PM

shitty stuff made in china. not only it looks ricer, now it looks even worse and cheap... yeah yeah, thats what your cars deserve...

jhv · 12-20-2007, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBT335I

i think your a ***

:moon :

good idea, go off yourself

gyudolee · 12-20-2007, 02:35 AM

Carbonfiber fabric itself, there's not much of difference.

I think it's the cheap clear coat painted on the grill.

Just take it to the close body shop, they will sand the clear coat on there and redo it for you.

That's what my friend did on his CF hood.

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ulises 335i these cars waste alot of fucking gas 51 Rep 992 Posts Drives: 335i montego blue Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: el monte, c.a. iTrader: (3)	i tried to take pics but they dont show up in my camera. ill try again later and see if i can get them __________________ e90 335i sport- (with following mods) sstt, afe intake, custom zoomers exhaust , dimisa 4" tips, m6 reps , painted oem front splitter, carbon fiber grill.
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ulises 335i these cars waste alot of fucking gas 51 Rep 992 Posts Drives: 335i montego blue Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: el monte, c.a. iTrader: (3)	heres da pic Attached Images __________________ e90 335i sport- (with following mods) sstt, afe intake, custom zoomers exhaust , dimisa 4" tips, m6 reps , painted oem front splitter, carbon fiber grill.
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MPoWeRMAN First Lieutenant 36 Rep 388 Posts Drives: 2007 E91 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rancho Mirage, CA iTrader: (9)	I have the same problem, I am thinking about getting the OEM CF grill instead of the one that I bought on EBAY, and I think its the Cali sun that is doing it
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cyba Lieutenant General 948 Rep 14,371 Posts Drives: beast Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: everywhere iTrader: (353)	thats what happens when the carbon fiber isnt made properly. Over time they will start to bubble up. Usually happens when the temp is too hot. Some will be fine and some will look like the one in the pic. FYI stay away from wet carbon fiber if its in the engine bay the heat will make the CF bubble up in a short time. Not saying wet carbon is bad but when it comes to engine parts you want to use dry carbon. If you look at most JDM engine covers they are only made in dry carbon. Dry carbon will never bubble up or fade in color from the high heat. Hence why dry carbon cost more
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Schafer Private 3 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 06 Jet Blk 330i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	Same problem with mine that I purchased on ebay. Where did you buy? Maybe same seller, time for class action suit.
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