Window trim?

[the_brouhaha]

Is there anyplace I can get new trim for the outside of the windows? Here's a picture of a part of it that's a tad cracked. I want to get new trim all the way around though.

[Nline6]

off topic, but where do you get the bimmerfest stickers?, nevermind When I type bimmerfest stickers it turns into a link, lol

[cmy_bimmer]

i know you can take em off and resurface them. there's a DIY about it, but im not sure how you do it.

[bimmerbarbie]

If you find it, can you post it please? Mine are exactly the same. I'm guessing just sanding and repainting?

[the_brouhaha]

I will do some more researching, and see what I can come up with.

[olcarluvr]

If you're asking about the trim that goes above the windows and wraps down to meet the rubber trim below the rear window.....that's a heavy plastic coating over metal. When the plastic cracks, from exposure, moisture starts eating at the metal.
I replaced mine a few months ago, $28.00 each side from dealer stock. Much easier than painting, IMO, and maybe worth considering, unless you already have all the supplies and patience for scraping, sanding and painting. They can be removed for painting, but carefully, as they bend easily. There's some interior bits you'll need to remove first, but it wasn't too hard. Here's the thread the op started: Good luck.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3682652

Larry

[cmy_bimmer]

If you find it, can you post it please? Mine are exactly the same. I'm guessing just sanding and repainting?

here's the DIY that shows you how to take the trim off: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=192317

and here's the DIY that tells you what to do to paint it. it may or may not help: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3682652

GLAD TO HELP :thumbup:

[cmy_bimmer]

That's a heavy plastic coating over metal. When the plastic cracks, from exposure, moisture starts eating at the metal.
I replaced mine a few months ago, $28.00 each side from dealer stock. Much easier than painting, IMO, and maybe worth considering, unless you already have all the supplies and patience for scraping, sanding and painting. They can be removed for painting, but carefully, as they bend easily. There's some interior bits you'll need to remove first, but it wasn't too hard. Here's the thread the op started: Good luck.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3682652

Larry

hah, accidental double post. :rofl::rofl:

great minds think alike :thumbup:

[olcarluvr]

hah, accidental double post. :rofl::rofl:

great minds think alike :thumbup:

Oops, I saw your earlier offer to look it up; I should have given you more time to respond with the link. Sorry!

Larry

[cmy_bimmer]

Oops, I saw your earlier offer to look it up; I should have given you more time to respond with the link. Sorry!

Larry

you dont need to apologize, i was actually slacking. i just came back from a meet here in the bay area so when i came back i came on again.

[the_brouhaha]

Thanks guys, the bottom part is actually more what I'm concerned about.

The trim is the correct idea, but what about the bottom part under the rear window?

I'll go to the dealers probably later this week and see what they can do. I've never been to the stealer.

[bimmerbarbie]

Thanks guys! I think I'll go to the dealership, see how much they want to rape my wallet to order me some new ones. Guess I'll bring some Vaseline and an ice pack.... hate dealing with them.

[Missmodena310]

off topic, but where do you get the bimmerfest stickers?, nevermind When I type bimmerfest stickers it turns into a link, lol

you can send an envelope to

Send a self address stamped envelope to:

performanceIX Inc.
bimmerfest.com stickers – [your username here]
17 Locust St.
Medford, MA 02155