[Jamin320]

My F30 is 18 months old and the OEM front splitter was installed at the dealership prior to collection. Left mine unpainted and I've been noticing for a while now that the black coating (didn't think it was a coating!) is coming off. Mostly an issue with the near side upper section but also starting to be an issue on other side too.

Anyone else had this issue with OEM front splitter and any thoughts on my chances of a successful warranty claim?

[Jamin320]

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[teaston]

That does not look like an oem splitter! It looks just like the dodgy batch of aftermarket ones that some people got from fast lane styling! Are you sure they didn't fit an aftermarket one and charge you for a genuine one?

[Jamin320]

Is it actually possible that a BMW dealership (Sytner in Leicester) would order in and install a non-genuine part?

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Jamin320

Is it actually possible that a BMW dealership (Sytner in Leicester) would order in and install a non-genuine part?

From the evidence you've shown I would say yes! Absolutely shocking if they have!

Even my aftermarket one is black plastic all the way through!

[Mattyk]

M performance parts have a 2 year warranty don't they?

Take it back to the stealer

[UKF30]

Looks like result of jetwash being too lose but still no excuse for selling aftermarket shit through Dealers

I highly doubt they will accept any responsibility coz been 18 months

That's why I got mine painted Black

[NotGotABimmer23]

My one from FLS did that, i would take it back and get it replaced under warranty. It shouldnt be coated.

[Jamin320]

Sytner at Tamworth took a look at it (I think every manager of every department took a look at it) and its going back in on Monday to be replaced under warranty.

They were confident that it was a genuine part and accepted that it shouldn't happen.

Thanks for all your replies on this one guys.

[Alscoob]

Blimey, mines been on the car for the last 20K miles & 2 years and still looks perfect on the lip, upright sections I had painted.

Good news on the replacement

[Jamin320]

Originally Posted by Alscoob

Blimey, mines been on the car for the last 20K miles & 2 years and still looks perfect on the lip, upright sections I had painted.

Good news on the replacement

I imagine mine would still be alright if I'd had it painted but left it unpainted and it appears to be losing some kind of coating.

Not planning to paint the replacement and hoping it fairs better.

[Alscoob]

Originally Posted by Jamin320

I imagine mine would still be alright if I'd had it painted but left it unpainted and it appears to be losing some kind of coating.

Not planning to paint the replacement and hoping it fairs better.

I only painter the upper bits the horizontal blade etc was left as it came, but its not marked by comparison to yours.