removal for painting

UncleWede · 11-18-2009, 10:29 AM

Anyone know how to remove that strip of metal that runs from the winshield to the rear window, just above the door frame, the part that you could connect racks to? I can't figure out what that is called, but I want to pull it and have it painted or powder coated as it's starting to look really bad.

Best regards,
Wede

jibaholic101 · 11-18-2009, 11:37 AM

diy section would probably be your best bet

lopealle · 11-19-2009, 06:03 PM

diy section

UncleWede · 11-23-2009, 10:21 AM

Somebody from DIY sections mentioned they just pop out of the track. I haven't tried it yet, but soon, before the incredible amounts of rain start falling out of the SoCal sky

Best regards,
Wede

deanmc · 11-24-2009, 01:23 PM

If your car is still under warranty, the dealership may replcae it. I had mine replcae on both sides.

UncleWede · 11-24-2009, 05:39 PM

Nope, just out. I forgot to ask them before we hit 4 years.

Best regards,
Wede

11-18-2009, 10:29 AM	#1
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18683 Rep 9,445 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	removal for painting Anyone know how to remove that strip of metal that runs from the winshield to the rear window, just above the door frame, the part that you could connect racks to? I can't figure out what that is called, but I want to pull it and have it painted or powder coated as it's starting to look really bad. Best regards, Wede
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11-18-2009, 11:37 AM	#2
jibaholic101 Brigadier General 174 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	diy section would probably be your best bet __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same
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11-19-2009, 06:03 PM	#3
lopealle Resident Black Guy 280 Rep 2,302 Posts Drives: Lion Join Date: May 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 M5 [10.00]	diy section
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11-23-2009, 10:21 AM	#4
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18683 Rep 9,445 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Somebody from DIY sections mentioned they just pop out of the track. I haven't tried it yet, but soon, before the incredible amounts of rain start falling out of the SoCal sky Best regards, Wede
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11-24-2009, 01:23 PM	#5
deanmc Captain 68 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (15) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	If your car is still under warranty, the dealership may replcae it. I had mine replcae on both sides.
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11-24-2009, 05:39 PM	#6
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18683 Rep 9,445 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Nope, just out. I forgot to ask them before we hit 4 years. Best regards, Wede
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