aluminum trim problem

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Spiderm0n

Discussion Starter · Mar 8, 2002

I just noticed this in my center console right below my passenger window button. The aluminum seems to be rippling. I have cleaned that area a few times with cleaning wipes, but that is it. The car is 6 months old.

Has anyone seen anything like this before? I am going to show this to the dealer when I go in for my first (unscheduled) oil change. Do you think I might be able to get them to replace the center aluminum trim?

here are some bigger pictures:
http://members.roadfly.com/spiderm0n/ripple.jpg
http://members.roadfly.com/spiderm0n/ripple2.jpg

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ashecnc

· #2 · Mar 8, 2002

WOW, not good :thumbdwn:

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GregW in Oregon

· #3 · Mar 9, 2002

Matte Chrome trim problem

Should be replaced under warranty. Here's mine - no prob after 8 months.

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ALEX325i

· #4 · Mar 9, 2002

Re: Matte Chrome trim problem

GregW in Oregon said:
Should be replaced under warranty. Here's mine - no prob after 8 months.

Yup... You do have Cin... Rare color combo (at least I've never seen one)! Congrats!

Sorry for the OT reply...

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Spiderm0n

Discussion Starter · #5 · Mar 9, 2002

Re: Re: Matte Chrome trim problem

ALEX325i said:
Sorry for the OT reply...

I don't bite!

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PA330i

· #6 · Mar 10, 2002

It is covered by warranty. I just had a piece of wood trim replaced yesterday because it was fading out. It took about 5 minutes.

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Spiderm0n

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jun 19, 2002

In case anyone was wondering,

my dealer replaced my trim under warranty. I hope this was a fluke...

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bmw325

· #8 · Jun 19, 2002

Spiderm0n-

I think I saw a picture of someone's aluminum trim rippling in exactly the same spot on bimmer.org a while ago. strange.

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eugeneDC/TX

· #9 · Jun 19, 2002

i have the topcoat of black trim peeling off the center console (cup holder area right below the shifter) and right next to the hazard button. i need to go to the dealer to have it replaced

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AF

· #10 · Jun 20, 2002

robg said:
Spiderm0n-

I think I saw a picture of someone's aluminum trim rippling in exactly the same spot on bimmer.org a while ago. strange.

I remember that as well . . .

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Rays

· #11 · Jul 9, 2002

I really want to Buy the Aluminum Trims for my 1999 328i.
Can you provide who sells it online?

Thanks

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Ack

· #12 · Jul 9, 2002

Rays said:
I really want to Buy the Aluminum Trims for my 1999 328i.
Can you provide who sells it online?

Thanks

Goto Circle BMW . Price is $220.40

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cenotaph

· #13 · Jul 9, 2002

Mine did that too, only it was on the piece above the radio. I keep forgetting to have the dealer fix it when I take my car in and I don't feel like making a special trip just for that.

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