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      04-26-2019, 09:07 AM   #1
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Removing and wrapping M5 F90 door handle inserts

I wrapped the inserts with CF wrap without removing them and the results were ok, but not great. I think it would definitely come out better if I removed the inserts and wrapped them. Has anyone attempted to remove the inserts ? Thanks
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I wrapped the inserts with CF wrap without removing them and the results were ok, but not great. I think it would definitely come out better if I removed the inserts and wrapped them. Has anyone attempted to remove the inserts ? Thanks
Sorry, but which F90 M5's come with inserts? Here is my '19 F90 M5 non-comp ...
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Mine does and every F90 I have ever seen.
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Are you in Canada? maybe its a US thing.
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Are you in Canada? maybe its a US thing.
I haven't seen / noticed any F90's in Canada with those inserts ... interesting

BMW must think our hands will freeze to them in the winter 😀
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Are you in Canada? maybe its a US thing.
I haven't seen / noticed any F90's in Canada with those inserts ... interesting

BMW must think our hands will freeze to them in the winter
So now I want to know if we can get the Canadian retrofit. Got to think IND could cash in on this.
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Are you in Canada? maybe its a US thing.
I haven't seen / noticed any F90's in Canada with those inserts ... interesting

BMW must think our hands will freeze to them in the winter
So now I want to know if we can get the Canadian retrofit. Got to think IND could cash in on this.
They come like this ... at least on the 2019's
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Mine came chrome, and had them wrapped gloss black. It's a nice little upgrade that made a huge difference
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My patience wore thin looking at the chrome. Sent mine to IND for paint this week.
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'18 had chrome insert, 19' does not.
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My patience wore thin looking at the chrome. Sent mine to IND for paint this week.
Does the chrome insert pop out, or did you have to send the whole handle(s)?
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For those with '18, the chrome inserts are very delicate...

I opted for painting of door handles... Ordered a '19 F90 door handles and happy... Hated the chrome...
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Shoei- What did it cost for the 4 door handles in body color? And was the installation tedious, or relatively simple?
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Shoei- What did it cost for the 4 door handles in body color? And was the installation tedious, or relatively simple?
All in it was $4xx I believe... New handle housing + paint + install...
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For those with '18, the chrome inserts are very delicate...

I opted for painting of door handles... Ordered a '19 F90 door handles and happy... Hated the chrome...
I assume they had to remove your interior door trim to connect them ?
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For those with '18, the chrome inserts are very delicate...

I opted for painting of door handles... Ordered a '19 F90 door handles and happy... Hated the chrome...
I assume they had to remove your interior door trim to connect them ?
Zero clue... But I do have comfort access and from what I know, the harness is very delicate and has the fiber optics audio cable type delicate wiring... From what I understand, it might not be so wise to do DIY if you have comfort access...

Actually, I just asked and no, interior is not required for exterior handles, it's a breeze they say...
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Zero clue... But I do have comfort access and from what I know, the harness is very delicate and has the fiber optics audio cable type delicate wiring... From what I understand, it might not be so wise to do DIY if you have comfort access...

Actually, I just asked and no, interior is not required for exterior handles, it's a breeze they say...
Interesting, that would mean it has a wiring harness, i suppose, and it would just click into the new one and probably one screw from outside for the handle.
Thanks - I will have to look at this as a viable option to get rid of my chrome.
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Zero clue... But I do have comfort access and from what I know, the harness is very delicate and has the fiber optics audio cable type delicate wiring... From what I understand, it might not be so wise to do DIY if you have comfort access...

Actually, I just asked and no, interior is not required for exterior handles, it's a breeze they say...
Interesting, that would mean it has a wiring harness, i suppose, and it would just click into the new one and probably one screw from outside for the handle.
Thanks - I will have to look at this as a viable option to get rid of my chrome.
Correct - you're just buying the housing... Just again, be cautious with the super fragile wiring inside the handles... Good luck !!!
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Installed the pained handles from IND this week. Perfect finish and match. I actually like the detail in the handle the chrome piece (now painted) creates. Best mod for the money to date.
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Installed the pained handles from IND this week. Perfect finish and match. I actually like the detail in the handle the chrome piece (now painted) creates. Best mod for the money to date.
I had IND do the F10 handles and they do a great job. I like the detail on that style handle also and actually miss it on my F90. Painted the chrome piece body color for contrast on the black handle. Will probably have IND paint the outer portion of the F90 handles black, I like the contrast and repeat of the black window trim.
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Installed the pained handles from IND this week. Perfect finish and match. I actually like the detail in the handle the chrome piece (now painted) creates. Best mod for the money to date.
Link ? thanks.
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