We have recently encountered a new generation of fake AeroCatch®. While very similar in packaging and appearance to the genuine articles, these counterfeits are nonetheless MADE FROM INFERIOR MATERIALS and pose SAFETY ISSUES.

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Be wary of non-authorized dealers offering counterfeit product at cut-rate prices.

Genuine AeroCatch are manufactured from a high-performance engineered thermoplastic with all metal parts in stainless steel. Fakes are manufactured from poor quality non-reinforced plastic, and metal parts are nothing more than plated mild steel.

A comparison of Fake vs. Genuine AeroCatch® follows. These photos detail the differences between counterfeit and genuine AeroCatch®. For your own safety, please insist on the original design registered by Specialty Fasteners and Components (SFC).

Ebay sellers currently selling fake AeroCatch:
Autoproswarehouse
Jdmsports318
Mandycutely

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FAKE	GENUINE	DESCRIPTION
		►FAKE Poor quality tooling and material leaves molding marks on both handle and link arm. ►GENUINE All molded components have an engineered finish.
		►FAKE Slide pin and spring manufactured from plated steel. ►GENUINE Slide pin and spring manufactured from stainless steel.
		►FAKE Cross pin pivots are not fixed and could easily move out of position during use with the distinct possibility of failure. ►GENUINE All cross pivot pins are encapsulated.
		►FAKE Registered design number in different font. ►GENUINE Registered design number set in a box.
		►FAKE Cross pin pivots are not fixed and could easily move out of position during use with the distinct possibility of failure. ►GENUINE All cross pivot pins are encapsulated.
		►FAKE – Cross pin pivots are not fixed and could easily move out of position during use with the distinct possibility of failure. ►GENUINE – All cross pivot pins are encapsulated.
		►FAKE Cross pin pivots are not fixed and could easily move out of position during use with the distinct possibility of failure. ►GENUINE All cross pivot pins are encapsulated.
		►FAKE Poor quality tooling and material leaves molding marks on both handle and link arm. ►GENUINE All molded components have an engineered finish.
		►FAKE Cross pin pivots are not fixed and could easily move out of position during use with the distinct possibility of failure. ►GENUINE All cross pivot pins are encapsulated.