[dscabra]

I ordered a CF spoiler from RW Carbon for my 2018 M550i. It looks like pretty nice quality and I can't wait for the temps to get above freezing so I can install it. It came with screws (self tapping), but should I also use some 3M tape?

[jaylazy2020]

Originally Posted by dscabra

I ordered a CF spoiler from RW Carbon for my 2018 M550i. It looks like pretty nice quality and I can't wait for the temps to get above freezing so I can install it. It came with screws (self tapping), but should I also use some 3M tape?

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Looks perfect.

I checked Rm carbon and found their site

Nice stuff

[dscabra]

Looks can be deceiving, and I had a bad experience with a set of cheap CF mirror caps on my 328i and ended up buying the BMW parts. I feel that RW Carbon is a bit more reputable than the eBay source I used for the mirror caps, but time will tell.

[Sophisto540]

Is that the 3D style lip?
I'm torn between that one and the M performance style.

Looking forward to pics once you install it.

[dscabra]

Originally Posted by Sophisto540

Is that the 3D style lip?
I'm torn between that one and the M performance style.

Looking forward to pics once you install it.

Yes, it's the 3D style. I was torn between this and the Performance style as well, but was concerned about damaging the painted surfaces on the bumper cover with the Performance version. It's -9 degrees here today, so this will wait until next weekend to get installed.

[dscabra]

The spoiler is installed -- very easy to do using existing screws except for three self-tapping screws into the underside of the bumper cover. The spoiler fits perfectly and required zero modifications or adjustments to get it in place.

[Sophisto540]

What made you concerned about the M Performance lip harming the paint? I've never thought of something like that.
Was it the spitters you were worried about.

I was thinking of foregoing those and only buying the lip. I've seen a few folks on here that have done that.

[dscabra]

Originally Posted by Sophisto540

What made you concerned about the M Performance lip harming the paint? I've never thought of something like that.
Was it the spitters you were worried about.

I was thinking of foregoing those and only buying the lip. I've seen a few folks on here that have done that.

Yep -- the splitters over the painted bumper made me a bit unsure. No matter how well they fit, dust and debris will get under the carbon and will rub the paint. Other than that, there are a lot of different styles out there and this one just caught my eye.

[cbarden]

Looks good. Did you apply ceramic coating before installing it?

[dscabra]

Originally Posted by cbarden

Looks good. Did you apply ceramic coating before installing it?

Thanks. I just cleaned everything and treated the carbon with a marine PTEF polish.

[BolomM550i]

Looks GREAT!!!!