Are genuine wings stamped?

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JM2012
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Sat Feb 22, 2014 12:48 pm

As per the title really, are the stamped or marked?
Any differences in them that help to identify if they are real or aftermarket? (it feels a little light but might just be me imagining it)

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Sat Feb 22, 2014 1:16 pm

AFAIK, the original wings should have a BMW stamp on them, along with a part number, e.g. (from RealOEM);

Left wing is 41351979481

Right wing is 41351979482
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Sat Feb 22, 2014 1:18 pm

It should be noted that modern wings from BMW aren't BMW items.
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Sat Feb 22, 2014 5:49 pm

Thanks guys.

Would the newer (non) BMW ones still be stamped do you know?
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they never used to be, they always fitted which was the give away
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I've never seen a BMW stamp on any body panel.
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