WTB or swap exterior window trims

AP#M3 · 11-07-2012, 09:06 PM

Hey guys a mate of mine has a black 328 coupe and wants to change the chrome trims around his windows to black. Is there somewhere he could buy these or if anyone would like to swap let me know. Thanks

///Pulo · 11-07-2012, 09:29 PM

goodluck with that, everyones after black, dont even bother getting a quote for parts from bmw, ur jaw will drop.
paint peels off them, wrapping is the only solution, although some like it some don't. up to you.

wc325i · 11-07-2012, 09:37 PM

http://www.bmwshadowline.com/ I bought a roll off them from ebay. not too expensive. Turns out well if you have patience. I attempted it on my old car ( without taking the trim off) and i got 1 side decent, but other side was terrible cause i ran out of patience lol.... took me around 5 hours.

Davconelectric · 11-07-2012, 09:50 PM

Get them powder coated

AP#M3 · 11-07-2012, 10:24 PM

Ah that sucks. Didn't realize how hard these were to get a hold of. Just out of interest, how much did BMW quote? Love a good laugh.
Powder coating might be the way he goes in the end depending on cost and effectiveness.
Thanks

Goondaddy · 11-07-2012, 11:42 PM

Unfortunately, not many black trims floating around. I have the original chrome trim sitting in my garage if your mate wants to get his mitts on that and have a go at spray painting them.

AP#M3 · 11-08-2012, 01:22 AM

Thanks Goondaddy. Ill let him know. How much did u want for them?

selien · 11-08-2012, 02:35 AM

Im buying mine from pelican parts or waiting for a wrecker with a vert to snatch em

GJA003 · 11-08-2012, 02:47 AM

You will be looking at $150 each side for them. Part numbers are 7003935 for the left and 7003936 for the right. Dealer price is roughly $250 each side.

Edit: Selien your part numbers are 7894359 for the left and 7894360 for the right can find out correct prices for them if interested will probably be around half the cost of the coupe ones.

selien · 11-08-2012, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GJA003

You will be looking at $150 each side for them. Part numbers are 7003935 for the left and 7003936 for the right. Dealer price is roughly $250 each side.

Edit: Selien your part numbers are 7894359 for the left and 7894360 for the right can find out correct prices for them if interested will probably be around half the cost of the coupe ones.

Thanks sir!

AP#M3 · 11-08-2012, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GJA003

You will be looking at $150 each side for them. Part numbers are 7003935 for the left and 7003936 for the right. Dealer price is roughly $250 each side.

Edit: Selien your part numbers are 7894359 for the left and 7894360 for the right can find out correct prices for them if interested will probably be around half the cost of the coupe ones.

Thanks mate. Do those part numbers apply to pelican parts or would it be different on their site?

AP#M3 · 11-08-2012, 03:37 AM

Thanks guys.

GJA003 · 11-08-2012, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AP#M3

Thanks mate. Do those part numbers apply to pelican parts or would it be different on their site?

They will be the same but those may be the shorten part numbers if they don't work ill get you the full ones.

AP#M3 · 11-08-2012, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GJA003

They will be the same but those may be the shorten part numbers if they don't work ill get you the full ones.

Yeh they don't work unfortunately. If you can, could you please give me the full part numbers? Greatly appreciated.

GJA003 · 11-08-2012, 04:50 AM

Should be 51717003936 and 51717003935

aar0n_91 · 11-08-2012, 05:04 AM

+1 for powder coating. i hate wrapped stuff. even the tiniest of bubble would kill me............

Jello63 · 11-08-2012, 07:43 AM

Spray painting the chrome can work, but it all down to being patient & doing it right.
1. Rough up the surface with some sandpaper, don't go too coarse though, 240 grade would be the coarsest to use. Having them sandblasted would be the best option.
2. Prepsol the trim thoroughly.
3. Etch prime, if you don't the paint will come off for sure.
4. Use your top cost of black.

11-07-2012, 09:06 PM	#1
AP#M3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 187 My Ride: Nothing right now View My Garage	WTB or swap exterior window trims Hey guys a mate of mine has a black 328 coupe and wants to change the chrome trims around his windows to black. Is there somewhere he could buy these or if anyone would like to swap let me know. Thanks

11-07-2012, 09:29 PM	#2
///Pulo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Essendon, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 3,485 My Ride: 330CI///M individual View My Garage	goodluck with that, everyones after black, dont even bother getting a quote for parts from bmw, ur jaw will drop. paint peels off them, wrapping is the only solution, although some like it some don't. up to you. __________________ 6s MT E46 BMW 330CIC Convertible M-Sport Individual Phoenix Yellow

11-07-2012, 09:50 PM	#4
Davconelectric Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sunny melbourne Posts: 802 My Ride: 330 View My Garage	Get them powder coated Last edited by Davconelectric; 11-07-2012 at 09:51 PM.

11-08-2012, 02:35 AM	#8
selien Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,003 My Ride: 330CI View My Garage	Im buying mine from pelican parts or waiting for a wrecker with a vert to snatch em __________________

11-08-2012, 02:47 AM	#9
GJA003 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 238 My Ride: BMW E87 120i M sport View My Garage	You will be looking at $150 each side for them. Part numbers are 7003935 for the left and 7003936 for the right. Dealer price is roughly $250 each side. Edit: Selien your part numbers are 7894359 for the left and 7894360 for the right can find out correct prices for them if interested will probably be around half the cost of the coupe ones. __________________ '06 6s MT E87 BMW 120i M-Sport Sparkling graphite metallic' Last edited by GJA003; 11-08-2012 at 02:59 AM.

11-07-2012, 09:37 PM	#3
wc325i Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: brisbane Posts: 159 My Ride: stick 330 View My Garage	http://www.bmwshadowline.com/ I bought a roll off them from ebay. not too expensive. Turns out well if you have patience. I attempted it on my old car ( without taking the trim off) and i got 1 side decent, but other side was terrible cause i ran out of patience lol.... took me around 5 hours.

11-07-2012, 10:24 PM	#5
AP#M3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 187 My Ride: Nothing right now View My Garage	Ah that sucks. Didn't realize how hard these were to get a hold of. Just out of interest, how much did BMW quote? Love a good laugh. Powder coating might be the way he goes in the end depending on cost and effectiveness. Thanks

11-07-2012, 11:42 PM	#6
Goondaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,056 My Ride: 2002 325ci View My Garage	Unfortunately, not many black trims floating around. I have the original chrome trim sitting in my garage if your mate wants to get his mitts on that and have a go at spray painting them.

11-08-2012, 01:22 AM	#7
AP#M3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 187 My Ride: Nothing right now View My Garage	Thanks Goondaddy. Ill let him know. How much did u want for them?

11-08-2012, 03:37 AM	#12
AP#M3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 187 My Ride: Nothing right now View My Garage	Thanks guys. Last edited by AP#M3; 11-08-2012 at 03:38 AM.

11-08-2012, 04:50 AM	#15
GJA003 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 238 My Ride: BMW E87 120i M sport View My Garage	Should be 51717003936 and 51717003935 __________________ '06 6s MT E87 BMW 120i M-Sport Sparkling graphite metallic'

11-08-2012, 05:04 AM	#16
aar0n_91 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sydney Posts: 2,323 My Ride: 05 BMW325CI///MSport View My Garage	+1 for powder coating. i hate wrapped stuff. even the tiniest of bubble would kill me............ __________________ BMW 325 CI ///M-SPORT INDIVIDUAL

11-08-2012, 07:43 AM	#17
Jello63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 46 My Ride: 2004 E46 318i Sport View My Garage	Spray painting the chrome can work, but it all down to being patient & doing it right. 1. Rough up the surface with some sandpaper, don't go too coarse though, 240 grade would be the coarsest to use. Having them sandblasted would be the best option. 2. Prepsol the trim thoroughly. 3. Etch prime, if you don't the paint will come off for sure. 4. Use your top cost of black. __________________

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