Removing chrome trim off E92

mistryn · 02-16-2013, 04:42 PM

Has anyone removed this and has any tips or is there a DIY? I have spent the last hour searching trying to find a DIY on how to remove the chrome trim off an E92? I want to spray it gloss black

the closest I have got to a DIY is the thread below which has tons of pics and not a lot of info on how to remove/push/pull trim out. From looking at the pics I think the top part of the trim you pull out as it is held on with clips. Not too sure how the bottom trim or the rear bottom of the window trim comes out

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137536

mistryn · 02-16-2013, 04:59 PM

I have found this if anyone else is looking as well
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8069

CraigUK · 02-16-2013, 05:30 PM

I have heard that some owners have used a gloss black wrap on their trim. Maybe it's worth doing a search as it's got to be easier than doing a spray job

mistryn · 02-16-2013, 05:36 PM

I did look at vinyl wrapping, but I just thought if i can do this tommorow as i have the paints I wouldn't mind having a go myself

I have emailed a company but not got back to me with price to have it vinyl wrapped (and I get impatient

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CraigUK · 02-16-2013, 05:42 PM

Be patient! I don't know that this time of year is ideal for doing spray work anyway, it's a bit cold unless you are planning to do it indoors. To me the good thing about doing it as a wrap is that it's easily reversible and if it gets chipped it's easier to repair.

mistryn · 02-16-2013, 05:59 PM

I have access to painting it indoors so that is not a problem, just worried about breaking clips/bending the trimtrying to get it off

AWBimmer · 02-16-2013, 06:30 PM

Plasti Dip!! I'm going to have a go in the next couple of weeks.. no need to remove either dude. Let me know how u get on with painting.. I'd be interested

mistryn · 02-17-2013, 04:08 AM

No probs sam looking out the window it looks nice day but think i will wash the car first as its not been cleaned for 3 weeks oopps

mistryn · 02-17-2013, 10:48 AM

Just finished cleaning the car and had a quik look I think i can take the trim off but will leave it till next weekend now as I am shattered as i started at 9 and just finished now

Ste133 · 02-17-2013, 11:57 AM

I've got two cans of plastidip ready for mine. I will be doing them in the next few weeks hopefully.

mistryn · 02-17-2013, 01:32 PM

Just been looking at pastidip, I must admit I have never used this before is it quite easy to use?
How much are we looking at for a can and where can you buy from?

02-16-2013, 04:42 PM	#1
mistryn Colonel 154 Rep 2,045 Posts Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mids iTrader: (8)	Removing chrome trim off E92 Has anyone removed this and has any tips or is there a DIY? I have spent the last hour searching trying to find a DIY on how to remove the chrome trim off an E92? I want to spray it gloss black the closest I have got to a DIY is the thread below which has tons of pics and not a lot of info on how to remove/push/pull trim out. From looking at the pics I think the top part of the trim you pull out as it is held on with clips. Not too sure how the bottom trim or the rear bottom of the window trim comes out http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137536
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mistryn Colonel 154 Rep 2,045 Posts Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mids iTrader: (8)	I have found this if anyone else is looking as well http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8069
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CraigUK Captain 126 Rep 641 Posts Drives: F11 LCI 520D Sport Tourer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Durham iTrader: (0)	I have heard that some owners have used a gloss black wrap on their trim. Maybe it's worth doing a search as it's got to be easier than doing a spray job
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mistryn Colonel 154 Rep 2,045 Posts Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mids iTrader: (8)	I did look at vinyl wrapping, but I just thought if i can do this tommorow as i have the paints I wouldn't mind having a go myself I have emailed a company but not got back to me with price to have it vinyl wrapped (and I get impatient )
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02-16-2013, 05:42 PM	#5
CraigUK Captain 126 Rep 641 Posts Drives: F11 LCI 520D Sport Tourer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Durham iTrader: (0)	Be patient! I don't know that this time of year is ideal for doing spray work anyway, it's a bit cold unless you are planning to do it indoors. To me the good thing about doing it as a wrap is that it's easily reversible and if it gets chipped it's easier to repair.
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02-16-2013, 05:59 PM	#6
mistryn Colonel 154 Rep 2,045 Posts Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mids iTrader: (8)	I have access to painting it indoors so that is not a problem, just worried about breaking clips/bending the trimtrying to get it off
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02-16-2013, 06:30 PM	#7
AWBimmer Major General 349 Rep 6,174 Posts Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI \| E63 M6 V10 Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (4)	Plasti Dip!! I'm going to have a go in the next couple of weeks.. no need to remove either dude. Let me know how u get on with painting.. I'd be interested __________________ BMW E92 335D \| Lower Klasse IG: @that.m6
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02-17-2013, 04:08 AM	#8
mistryn Colonel 154 Rep 2,045 Posts Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mids iTrader: (8)	No probs sam looking out the window it looks nice day but think i will wash the car first as its not been cleaned for 3 weeks oopps
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02-17-2013, 10:48 AM	#9
mistryn Colonel 154 Rep 2,045 Posts Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mids iTrader: (8)	Just finished cleaning the car and had a quik look I think i can take the trim off but will leave it till next weekend now as I am shattered as i started at 9 and just finished now
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02-17-2013, 11:57 AM	#10
Ste133 Lieutenant 22 Rep 591 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SW London iTrader: (5)	I've got two cans of plastidip ready for mine. I will be doing them in the next few weeks hopefully.
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mistryn Colonel 154 Rep 2,045 Posts Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mids iTrader: (8)	Just been looking at pastidip, I must admit I have never used this before is it quite easy to use? How much are we looking at for a can and where can you buy from?
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