exterior trim kit

sosas07335i · 12-13-2010, 09:57 PM

anyone know of a diy to make the chrome trim around the doors matte black instead of buying the kit from tischer also the finisher rods

arctic330i · 12-13-2010, 10:06 PM

http://bmwshadowline.com/

sosas07335i · 12-15-2010, 01:41 PM

have you used this product?

B3AST · 12-15-2010, 01:48 PM

hmmm interesting....seems a bit expensive just to wrap the trim. $500+ to wrap it? If I'm not mistaken isn't the black trim, not shadowline, only about $650 from tischer? Why not just buy the real trim instead of wrapping it with overpriced vinyl? just sayin....

Legion5 · 12-15-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by B3AST

hmmm interesting....seems a bit expensive just to wrap the trim. $500+ to wrap it? If I'm not mistaken isn't the black trim, not shadowline, only about $650 from tischer? Why not just buy the real trim instead of wrapping it with overpriced vinyl? just sayin....

The products page on that website lists $500+ at the price of getting the replacement BMW parts. If you go to the order page, the kit is $20. It's hard to put on though and is best left to a professional.

Spydeputy · 12-15-2010, 02:03 PM

sure is pricey for just black trim.

kmoto · 12-15-2010, 02:11 PM

Patience is key with the $20 shadow line.

The back of the vinyl is sticky so it's not too difficult to work with. Have a heat gun ready to bend the vinyl around the window trim curves.

sosas07335i · 12-16-2010, 03:39 PM

i think what tischer is selling is a glossy black and i want to do a matte black, kinda like the diy that has been listed for the kidney swap.

Rob.K · 12-16-2010, 03:54 PM

I just got the Tischer black window trim about a month ago. It's definitely Matte Black. Paid just over $400 without shipping. It looks great!

Rob.K · 12-16-2010, 03:55 PM

Also, the finisher rods are super cheap. ~$30

335iaz · 12-16-2010, 04:33 PM

use SEM Trim Paint and paint the trim ... that's what I did.

kokopuffs405 · 12-16-2010, 04:39 PM

I bought some from that website, and got my tinter to do it for $70

Evan@Tischer · 12-16-2010, 05:23 PM

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i think what tischer is selling is a glossy black and i want to do a matte black, kinda like the diy that has been listed for the kidney swap.

We run both matte black and glossy black trim kits on special in our BMW Accessories/Specials catalog.

DoPedUpM3 · 12-16-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Evan@Tischer

We run both matte black and glossy black trim kits on special in our BMW Accessories/Specials catalog.

I cant find it.. maybe a link Evan?

Nqwjx30 · 12-16-2010, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DoPedUpM3

I cant find it.. maybe a link Evan?

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

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

fdriller9 · 12-17-2010, 12:20 AM

bmwshadowline is crap.

If you wrap the trim yourself buy a sheet of vinyl that covers the whole trim....front to back, top to bottom.

This way you can cut out the vinyl in the shape of the trim so you don't have to stretch it around that impossible curve in the back.

I think I used 15ft x 3ft. The total length is around 14ft, front to back, but the extra foot is so you ca cut both sides out of the one sheet.

Please measure before hand if you take my advice. I'm not positive on the measurements. I wrapped my trim about a year ago.

DoPedUpM3 · 12-18-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nqxjx

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

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

ok.. thanks but holy crap, 380+430=wtf. Vinyl FTMFW.

B_HALL · 12-23-2010, 02:35 AM

I would be willing to trade you my black finisher rods for your silver ones. As long as the 335 will fit on a 328 and viceversa.

Wake27 · 12-23-2010, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by B_HALL

I would be willing to trade you my black finisher rods for your silver ones. As long as the 335 will fit on a 328 and viceversa.

As long as the cars are the same model you guys should be fine.

BMW prices for trim are beyond ridiculous. I'd love to get mine matte'd out but would have to have someone else do it. I already know I don't have the patience for it.

klove83 · 12-23-2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iaz

use SEM Trim Paint and paint the trim ... that's what I did.

Exactly why isn't anyone painting the trim? Do anyone you think you will want to go back to the chrome? If so vinyl is the way. But it wouldn't cost more than 50 bucks to spray it.

Wake27 · 12-23-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by klove83

Exactly why isn't anyone painting the trim? Do anyone you think you will want to go back to the chrome? If so vinyl is the way. But it wouldn't cost more than 50 bucks to spray it.

I've heard of people doing it only to have it get chipped off.

Neutrino45 · 12-23-2010, 02:37 PM

Can someone post part numbers for the trims? I bet you can find it cheaper if you shop around.

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B3AST Captain 21 Rep 634 Posts Drives: with a huge grin (E90) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	hmmm interesting....seems a bit expensive just to wrap the trim. $500+ to wrap it? If I'm not mistaken isn't the black trim, not shadowline, only about $650 from tischer? Why not just buy the real trim instead of wrapping it with overpriced vinyl? just sayin.... __________________ "All fixed set patterns are incapable of adaptability or pliability. The truth is outside of all fixed patterns." -Bruce Lee
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sosas07335i Private 5 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2007 335i sedan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny iTrader: (2)	i think what tischer is selling is a glossy black and i want to do a matte black, kinda like the diy that has been listed for the kidney swap.
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Rob.K Private First Class 93 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 08 4.8i X5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edmonton, AB iTrader: (3)	I just got the Tischer black window trim about a month ago. It's definitely Matte Black. Paid just over $400 without shipping. It looks great! __________________ 2008 135i 6MT \| - Current 2007 335xi AT \| 12.1@117 - Sold Last edited by Rob.K; 12-16-2010 at 06:13 PM..
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Rob.K Private First Class 93 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 08 4.8i X5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edmonton, AB iTrader: (3)	Also, the finisher rods are super cheap. ~$30 __________________ 2008 135i 6MT \| - Current 2007 335xi AT \| 12.1@117 - Sold
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kokopuffs405 Yup 108 Rep 699 Posts Drives: BMW? Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (10) Garage List 2014 BMW M5 [0.00]	I bought some from that website, and got my tinter to do it for $70
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fdriller9 Banned 260 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	bmwshadowline is crap. If you wrap the trim yourself buy a sheet of vinyl that covers the whole trim....front to back, top to bottom. This way you can cut out the vinyl in the shape of the trim so you don't have to stretch it around that impossible curve in the back. I think I used 15ft x 3ft. The total length is around 14ft, front to back, but the extra foot is so you ca cut both sides out of the one sheet. Please measure before hand if you take my advice. I'm not positive on the measurements. I wrapped my trim about a year ago.
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