Crack in iCarbon Trunk

bogart · 06-10-2011, 07:58 AM

I was washing my car the other day, and noticed a crack on the edge of the CSL style spoiler part of my iCarbon trunk. It is about 1-inch long and runs along the edge. Should I fill the crack with something like resin or superglue?

Focusedintntions · 06-10-2011, 08:10 AM

try to get in contact with icarbon for a fix....but good luck with that though

...I don't know much about about repairing cf

onefastman · 06-10-2011, 08:44 AM

Man that sucks...

Send them an email/call and get their advice on how to repair it. You want to get it done soon.so it doesn't spread.

M3Newbie88 · 06-10-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Focusedintntions

try to get in contact with icarbon for a fix....but good luck with that though

...I don't know much about about repairing cf

After reading all the threads about "icarbon" I think he has a better chance just filling it with something or painting it hahaha

1speedbike · 06-10-2011, 10:46 AM

Shit man, I'm sorry that happened to you. I'm honestly not sure how to repair it, but I've heard that it's similar to repairing cracks in fiberglass though it doesn't come out looking as nice..

If you're depending on iCarbon to save the say, you're probably SOL

bogart · 06-10-2011, 10:51 AM

Yeah, I called them and of course it went to voicemail. I also sent them an email and also PM'd them on here. So, we will see if I even get a response. I'm probably just going to repair it, because I doubt they would replace it since I bought it from someone else.

Garduna · 06-10-2011, 11:10 AM

Best of luck with the repair

bogart · 06-10-2011, 12:02 PM

Robert from iCarbon just responded to an email, but here are some photos in the mean time.

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Simon_135i · 06-10-2011, 12:25 PM

WTF, it just happened? weather condition? Ex- trying to get back at you?

bogart · 06-10-2011, 01:55 PM

Yeah, I just noticed it. I've had the trunk on for probably a total of 3-4 weeks now. It hasn't been in any hail, but it has been extremely hot. Ex and I are on good terms, lol. It definitely was not caused by a person or another car.

I think maybe it was just closed too hard or something, I dunno, who knows. CF parts are so damn brittle, that anything could have happened. As you can see though, it isn't that big. Almost looks like just the clear coat cracked. So, I'm wondering if I can just patch it with some clear epoxy resin.

onefastman · 06-11-2011, 09:32 AM

I would have a professional shop do it to be safe.

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Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	try to get in contact with icarbon for a fix....but good luck with that though ...I don't know much about about repairing cf __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	Man that sucks... Send them an email/call and get their advice on how to repair it. You want to get it done soon.so it doesn't spread. __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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1speedbike Brigadier General 732 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2022 X4 M40i, 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MKE iTrader: (15)	Shit man, I'm sorry that happened to you. I'm honestly not sure how to repair it, but I've heard that it's similar to repairing cracks in fiberglass though it doesn't come out looking as nice.. If you're depending on iCarbon to save the say, you're probably SOL __________________ 2022 X4 M40i - 2008 135i - 2015 F700GS On Order - 2024 i4 M50 Scruffy's gonna die the way he lived... Mmhm.
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bogart Lieutenant Colonel 116 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: E82 N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: STL, MO iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [7.06]	Yeah, I called them and of course it went to voicemail. I also sent them an email and also PM'd them on here. So, we will see if I even get a response. I'm probably just going to repair it, because I doubt they would replace it since I bought it from someone else. __________________
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bogart Lieutenant Colonel 116 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: E82 N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: STL, MO iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [7.06]	Photo is worth a thousand words Robert from iCarbon just responded to an email, but here are some photos in the mean time. __________________
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Simon_135i Collecting dust! 55 Rep 2,009 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E82/135i [0.00]	WTF, it just happened? weather condition? Ex- trying to get back at you?
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bogart Lieutenant Colonel 116 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: E82 N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: STL, MO iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [7.06]	Yeah, I just noticed it. I've had the trunk on for probably a total of 3-4 weeks now. It hasn't been in any hail, but it has been extremely hot. Ex and I are on good terms, lol. It definitely was not caused by a person or another car. I think maybe it was just closed too hard or something, I dunno, who knows. CF parts are so damn brittle, that anything could have happened. As you can see though, it isn't that big. Almost looks like just the clear coat cracked. So, I'm wondering if I can just patch it with some clear epoxy resin. __________________
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