eBay Body Parts: Ok or Garbage?
05-19-13, 09:59 PM
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eBay Body Parts: Ok or Garbage?
I bought my 2010 250 2 days ago with 43k miles and I love it, nicest car on base.
Im looking into mods for it and I know some of ya'll buy parts off of ebay.
It didnt come with a spoiler and i want to get the OEM one but don't want to pay the price for it, so i found replicas on eBay that look legit enough, have guaranteed fitment and come painted with factory color codes. which im almost positive i have smoky granite mica, sorry still not familiar with all the stock colors
My concern starts where they're supposed to be mounted with 3M tape,
how are the OEM ones mounted? and has anyone had problems with fit or a less that perfect paint job as far as color match and finish go from any sellers in particular?
Also, if there are any good recommendations for sellers for this sort of thing that'd be helpful as well
-USNsaint71
Im looking into mods for it and I know some of ya'll buy parts off of ebay.
It didnt come with a spoiler and i want to get the OEM one but don't want to pay the price for it, so i found replicas on eBay that look legit enough, have guaranteed fitment and come painted with factory color codes. which im almost positive i have smoky granite mica, sorry still not familiar with all the stock colors
My concern starts where they're supposed to be mounted with 3M tape,
how are the OEM ones mounted? and has anyone had problems with fit or a less that perfect paint job as far as color match and finish go from any sellers in particular?Also, if there are any good recommendations for sellers for this sort of thing that'd be helpful as well
-USNsaint71
05-19-13, 10:04 PM
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Use 3m automotive tape... or 3m outdoor tape (the red and black one)
Factory I believe is the same thing with the addition of drilling 3x holes into the trunk so people can't steal your spoiler.... adhesive by itself is strong enough and can be a ***** to remove. Also you can find your car's color code on the driverside door panel, its on a black sticker towards the bottom.
Factory I believe is the same thing with the addition of drilling 3x holes into the trunk so people can't steal your spoiler.... adhesive by itself is strong enough and can be a ***** to remove. Also you can find your car's color code on the driverside door panel, its on a black sticker towards the bottom.
05-19-13, 10:12 PM
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Smoky granite mica color code is 1G0
Using 3m with the red backing (holds up to 5lbs) should be enough to hold the OEM spoiler in place.
Usually you get what you pay for on eBay, however there are some reputable companies/sellers out there that provide good quality products. Just do a search.
If you want something different than OEM you can check the vendors section for deals on body kits/rear trunk spoilers. Good luck.
Using 3m with the red backing (holds up to 5lbs) should be enough to hold the OEM spoiler in place.
Usually you get what you pay for on eBay, however there are some reputable companies/sellers out there that provide good quality products. Just do a search.
If you want something different than OEM you can check the vendors section for deals on body kits/rear trunk spoilers. Good luck.
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05-20-13, 07:34 AM
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Ebay items are a hit or miss I think, bought a spoiler from ebay and it came out just like oem, color match and all. Then i bought a front chin spoiler from another member that said it was an ebay item and had it on his car for a few months and fitment was ok i figure its should be decent so, i bought it for $80 but when I got the front spoiler the fitment was off and you really have to play with it to make it fit, So another lesson learned everyone's perception of good fitment and ok fitment is different, so now i am just seeing who wants a free spoiler if they wanna try to make it fit. But hopefully You find what you are looking for and dont get discouraged with bad items..
05-20-13, 04:39 PM
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thanks for the recommendation but that seller is in Taiwan and would take a while to actually get to me. Red 3M tape it is then.
theres a company in Orange county that does replicas, guarantees fit and paints factory color that i think im going to go with, thanks anyway though.
I'll post pics and more when everything is said and done as well as a review
-USNsaint71
theres a company in Orange county that does replicas, guarantees fit and paints factory color that i think im going to go with, thanks anyway though.
I'll post pics and more when everything is said and done as well as a review
-USNsaint71
05-20-13, 06:17 PM
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I ordered my rep wald spoiler from Carkingtuning2013 off eBay it came prepainted with a roof spoiler for 300 great fit ! And good customer service also mounted it with the 3m tape works great
05-20-13, 06:49 PM
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thanks for the recommendation but that seller is in Taiwan and would take a while to actually get to me. Red 3M tape it is then.
theres a company in Orange county that does replicas, guarantees fit and paints factory color that i think im going to go with, thanks anyway though.
I'll post pics and more when everything is said and done as well as a review
-USNsaint71
theres a company in Orange county that does replicas, guarantees fit and paints factory color that i think im going to go with, thanks anyway though.
I'll post pics and more when everything is said and done as well as a review
-USNsaint71
all colours spot on except for sfp
came with 3m tape pre-applied, alcohol wipe and 3m adhesive
not sure how their roof and oem trunk spoilers are, but should be okay
05-20-13, 07:13 PM
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No! I have the nicest IS on base. LOL. J/K are you in San San Diego? I'm on 32nd street. Welcome!! BTW that's an ebay lip.
I bought my 2010 250 2 days ago with 43k miles and I love it, nicest car on base.
Im looking into mods for it and I know some of ya'll buy parts off of ebay.
It didnt come with a spoiler and i want to get the OEM one but don't want to pay the price for it, so i found replicas on eBay that look legit enough, have guaranteed fitment and come painted with factory color codes. which im almost positive i have smoky granite mica, sorry still not familiar with all the stock colors
My concern starts where they're supposed to be mounted with 3M tape, how are the OEM ones mounted? and has anyone had problems with fit or a less that perfect paint job as far as color match and finish go from any sellers in particular?
Also, if there are any good recommendations for sellers for this sort of thing that'd be helpful as well
-USNsaint71
Im looking into mods for it and I know some of ya'll buy parts off of ebay.
It didnt come with a spoiler and i want to get the OEM one but don't want to pay the price for it, so i found replicas on eBay that look legit enough, have guaranteed fitment and come painted with factory color codes. which im almost positive i have smoky granite mica, sorry still not familiar with all the stock colors
My concern starts where they're supposed to be mounted with 3M tape,
how are the OEM ones mounted? and has anyone had problems with fit or a less that perfect paint job as far as color match and finish go from any sellers in particular?Also, if there are any good recommendations for sellers for this sort of thing that'd be helpful as well
-USNsaint71
05-20-13, 08:23 PM
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Alright REYOASIAN i'll give them a try.
@xitr097: No man im on NASNI with all the helo squadrons, car specs? The eBay lip looks good man im not as hesitant to get it now. Nice ride btw, i'll look for your car around town.
-USNsaint71
@xitr097: No man im on NASNI with all the helo squadrons, car specs? The eBay lip looks good man im not as hesitant to get it now. Nice ride btw, i'll look for your car around town.
-USNsaint71
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05-20-13, 09:12 PM
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2011 IS350 with custom exhaust, intake, and coilovers. Not much done to my car. I had a black IS250 but recently upgraded. I'm an ET. U must be an air dale. AM?