M5 spoiler question

[FastFiver]

I just recieved my M5 spoiler via Fedex today, and upon inspection of the spoiler, I noticed that it really didn't feel like a fiberglas spoiler. In fact, it had quite a bit of flex and sounded like urethane when I "knocked" on it with my knuckles. Is there a difference between the M5 and 535is, or do I have some kind of replica spoiler? If it is indeed urethane, that would be wonderful because that's much nicer if it encounters any small animals, rocks, potholes, etc.

[dasMafia]

its likely an ABS plastic... much much nicer than f-glass.

[FastFiver]

Oh ok, that's excellent news! I was under the assumption the spoilers were made of fiberglas. Hmmm... nevertheless, I'm quite happy to hear that. Thanks.

[shifty]

The Hartge spoiler is, unfortunately, made of fiberglass. I believe the Alpina may be, too. Most, if not all, BMW factory front spoilers for the E28 are made of ABS plastic.

I wish I knew how to work with that stuff so I could replicate the factory, Alpina, and Hartge spoilers. Fiberglass is really not cool for a front spoiler.

[BMWJustin]

Yeah Fiberglass is a Bitch to repair, but if the car dosent get driven it can stay nice. Both Hartge, BBS, and Alpina spoliers were fiberglass, not sure about Zender or AC Schnitzer

[Walt]

Fiberglass is really very easy to patch and repair. It's not so flexible / forgiving, however.

I bottomed out hard on a steep parking area ramp in the dark last year. The spoiler appeared scraped a little and it wasn't until the next day that I saw the force had wrinkled the fender at the wheel arch.

Oh, well.

Walt


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[Dinan e28]

All the BBS and Zender Iv'e seen, were made of ABS plastic.
Polly U what ever.