Shadowline trim fell off, glue doesn't hold

SRB · 01-07-2015, 02:39 PM

Without getting into details, the shadowline trim on one part of my window came off. It was glued back on (I think), but didn't hold.

Does anyone know if it is possible to glue on? BMW is saying that it is necessary to buy a new trim piece which will cost about $150 for the part (in Poland). Only help, no comments about fix under warranty etc please.

The trim should go where I have circled yellow in the first picture.

In the second picture it should attach to the part circled in red, the part is circled in yellow above in the second picture. The glue they used did not hold so only the red circled part was holding the trim on.

Any suggestions regarding how to glue? It goes below freezing here in the winter. They say they could try to glue again and keep the car warm for 2 days, but they don't believe it will hold.

This relates to a 4 series, but I expect the E90 crowd would have more experience with similar problems

m9bm · 01-12-2015, 02:30 PM

I would think this would be covered under warranty, unless someone broke it

ethanjoon · 01-12-2015, 10:33 PM

It just fell off?? Sounds either like shotty BMW workmanship or someone (accidentally) damaged it. It seems like a very light piece. What glue was used? When I accidentally get a tiny drop of super glue in between my fingers, it takes an hour separate them

I'd think a generous amount of super glue should easily do the job. Good luck; $150 seems steep.

JamesT335I · 03-28-2015, 11:10 AM

what you have to do is.
A: open the door
B: SLIDE the trim on the track down towards the back.
C: put some super glue in the slot on the trim where that silver tab slides in.
D: push all the way until seated.
E: put a dab of super glue under the front of the trim piece to ensure security
F: sit back and have a beer.
if that doesnt work i would be amazed.

01-07-2015, 02:39 PM	#1
SRB Private 24 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 428i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	Shadowline trim fell off, glue doesn't hold - help me save $150. Without getting into details, the shadowline trim on one part of my window came off. It was glued back on (I think), but didn't hold. Does anyone know if it is possible to glue on? BMW is saying that it is necessary to buy a new trim piece which will cost about $150 for the part (in Poland). Only help, no comments about fix under warranty etc please. The trim should go where I have circled yellow in the first picture. In the second picture it should attach to the part circled in red, the part is circled in yellow above in the second picture. The glue they used did not hold so only the red circled part was holding the trim on. Any suggestions regarding how to glue? It goes below freezing here in the winter. They say they could try to glue again and keep the car warm for 2 days, but they don't believe it will hold. This relates to a 4 series, but I expect the E90 crowd would have more experience with similar problems Attached Images
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01-12-2015, 02:30 PM	#2
m9bm Bad Driver 59 Rep 392 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 335d fake M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (10)	I would think this would be covered under warranty, unless someone broke it
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01-12-2015, 10:33 PM	#3
ethanjoon Major 186 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: E92 335xi 6MT, E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	It just fell off?? Sounds either like shotty BMW workmanship or someone (accidentally) damaged it. It seems like a very light piece. What glue was used? When I accidentally get a tiny drop of super glue in between my fingers, it takes an hour separate them I'd think a generous amount of super glue should easily do the job. Good luck; $150 seems steep. __________________ 2010 E92 335xi FBO 6-speed (Space Grey over Tobago Blue) 2006 E90 330i 6-speed (Arktis Blue over Black) 1984 E23 733i 5-speed (Delphin Grey over Pearl Beige)
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03-28-2015, 11:10 AM	#4
JamesT335I Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 294 Posts Drives: M3 2009 E92 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: King george, VA iTrader: (1)	what you have to do is. A: open the door B: SLIDE the trim on the track down towards the back. C: put some super glue in the slot on the trim where that silver tab slides in. D: push all the way until seated. E: put a dab of super glue under the front of the trim piece to ensure security F: sit back and have a beer. if that doesnt work i would be amazed.
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