Has anyone ever bought this and put it on themselves?

detailinguy99 · 02-08-2011, 01:11 AM

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

I was originally going to spray mine but if the trim is only this $380 I was thinking I should just buy it and put it on myself.

intensee92 · 02-08-2011, 01:22 AM

I'm pretty sure members here have bought and installed themselves. I personally don't know how hard the process is of swapping the trim out but I don't think its rocket science.

Bakeme521 · 02-08-2011, 01:45 AM

Installing is usually the easy part, its taking it off without bending it, but if you got all new stuff it doesn't seem like a bad idea. I say go for it.

Jred22 · 02-08-2011, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by detailinguy99

I was originally going to spray mine

With what? I'm thinking about going the vinyl route first since i already have the material

hipnotic · 02-08-2011, 10:56 AM

ppl probably done it before

detailinguy99 · 02-08-2011, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jred22

With what? I'm thinking about going the vinyl route first since i already have the material

You can get it sprayed with metal spray paint. I have seen members do it on this site. after paying my buddies bodyshop to do it it just might be morecost effective to buy this instead.

BOSSBMW · 02-08-2011, 02:37 PM

im too scared to put a can of spraypaint to my car, even with everything taped off

ChasVS · 02-08-2011, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beneliezer

im too scared to put a can of spraypaint to my car, even with everything taped off

Oh come on... You can't hurt anything if you tape it off. Get some cajones (virtual or otherwise) and go for it!

Jred22 · 02-08-2011, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by detailinguy99

You can get it sprayed with metal spray paint. I have seen members do it on this site. after paying my buddies bodyshop to do it it just might be morecost effective to buy this instead.

What'd it cost you?

Noxious_ · 02-08-2011, 11:32 PM

$380 is steep when you can just vinyl it for $20

Jred22 · 02-08-2011, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noxious_

$380 is steep when you can just vinyl it for $20

Yeah i'm def going to give vinyl a shot first.

detailinguy99 · 02-10-2011, 12:55 PM

I am in the middle of vinyling the interior of my car right now. I got two pieces done so far and I am going to finish it up probably tonight. The vinyl is sooooo easy to work with that I might just go ahead and do the outside of the trim also with matte black.

detailinguy99 · 02-10-2011, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jred22

What'd it cost you?

I didn't get it done. I will ask him what he will charge me. I just meant after he does it and I have to pay him it would be as much as buying this instead.

02-08-2011, 01:11 AM	#1
detailinguy99 Private 3 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island, New York iTrader: (1)	Has anyone ever bought this and put it on themselves? http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462 I was originally going to spray mine but if the trim is only this $380 I was thinking I should just buy it and put it on myself. __________________ Completely Stock
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

02-08-2011, 01:22 AM	#2
intensee92 Colonel 56 Rep 2,468 Posts Drives: Your Girl Crazy. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (12)	I'm pretty sure members here have bought and installed themselves. I personally don't know how hard the process is of swapping the trim out but I don't think its rocket science.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-08-2011, 01:45 AM	#3
Bakeme521 Some say... 255 Rep 4,296 Posts Drives: Fresh Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge n NOLA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [8.24]	Installing is usually the easy part, its taking it off without bending it, but if you got all new stuff it doesn't seem like a bad idea. I say go for it. __________________ I have exhaust and an intake...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-08-2011, 10:56 AM	#5
hipnotic Major General 153 Rep 6,603 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	ppl probably done it before
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-08-2011, 02:37 PM	#7
BOSSBMW Captain 89 Rep 741 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	im too scared to put a can of spraypaint to my car, even with everything taped off __________________ ['13 X3 SGM] [20" XXR550's in Black Chrome] [Lamin-X Tails/Fogs] [M-Sport Rear] [FOX Exhaust][H&R Sport Springs][RaceChip Ultimate][BMS N55 Intake] SOLD-['06 325i TiAg] [19" VMR VB3 HYPERBLACK] [Blacklines] [OEM Xenon Conversion] [35% Tint] [M-Tech Rear] [M-Tech Front] [Black Vinyl Roof] [Slotted/Drilled Rotors, Cool Carbon Pads] [PBX]
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-08-2011, 11:32 PM	#10
Noxious_ Banned 29 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 08 E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (4)	$380 is steep when you can just vinyl it for $20
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-10-2011, 12:55 PM	#12
detailinguy99 Private 3 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island, New York iTrader: (1)	I am in the middle of vinyling the interior of my car right now. I got two pieces done so far and I am going to finish it up probably tonight. The vinyl is sooooo easy to work with that I might just go ahead and do the outside of the trim also with matte black. __________________ Completely Stock
	Appreciate 0 Quote