Quote Originally Posted by miked View Post
sir, where'd you get baldwin filters? i might make a manila trip come end of april and pass by that place.

Makes sure they are real Baldwin filters plenty of fakes in that part of the world.

Biggest thing to look for is.

Country of Origin - Baldwin manufactured filters are marked with the country of origin. Baldwin has manufacturing plants in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, South Africa, Morroco and China. If it does not have this it's a fake just makes sure you getting what you paid for.

Other stuff.

Color
The color of a Baldwin spin-on filter may not be correct on a counterfeit filter. It may be close, but just not right.

Graphics
Graphics on the filters, including the logo, may be missing or incorrect. In the photo to the left, the counterfeit filter has 2 I's in Baldwin.

Components
A counterfeit filter may look right upon first glance, but upon closer examination, you may find major differences. Some places to look include:

Dimensions - The dimensions of the filter may not be the same as a genuine Baldwin filter.


Baseplate - The baseplate may look different or be made from a different material than that used by Baldwin.

Media Packs - Counterfeit media packs often have an obviously lower pleat count than Baldwin. In addition, the pleats may be deformed.


Gaskets - Both internal and external gaskets may look different or be made from a different material than that used by Baldwin



Real Baldwin box.