Aluminum trim repairs

mrtanz · 03-28-2011, 10:53 PM

I have the aluminum trim in my E90 and when i bought the car it was scratched really bad
On the door trims, all four doors

I have done some searching but havent found a way of fixing it other than getting it vinyl wrapped which i dont want to do.
Some people in the states have stated they got it replaced through warranty, but AUS BMW are sayign no as it is wear and tear.

I have found some sellers on ebay, selling the stick on carbon fibe trims. Anyone tried these. Not sure they will look good with the grey interior

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 03-28-2011, 11:05 PM

It's not real aluminium though right? It's just plastic and the shiny silver coating has been scratched off?

Either vinyl wrap it or change it completely, either to a new aluminium look set, woodgrain or piano black like: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

cruvon · 03-29-2011, 12:08 AM

buy my shadowline trim

if you looking at the above window metal trim, should go well on your car.

sbce90 · 03-29-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cruvon

buy my shadowline trim

I think he's talking about interior?

mrtanz · 03-29-2011, 12:17 AM

yep talking about interior
Will check out that link you sent

cruvon · 03-29-2011, 12:26 AM

Oky, my bad.

chappy · 03-29-2011, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrtanz

I have the aluminum trim in my E90 and when i bought the car it was scratched really bad
On the door trims, all four doors

I have done some searching but havent found a way of fixing it other than getting it vinyl wrapped which i dont want to do.
Some people in the states have stated they got it replaced through warranty, but AUS BMW are sayign no as it is wear and tear.

I have found some sellers on ebay, selling the stick on carbon fibe trims. Anyone tried these. Not sure they will look good with the grey interior

Have a look at this bmw site in the uk and get a price of new ones OEM parts
I have used this parts company a lot and other members as well.

http://www.bmminiparts.com/Search.aspx

After you have the part do a bit of searching on the bmw parts online in the states to match your part number and get a price if it matches left hand drive cars.

WOPALX · 03-29-2011, 04:40 AM

Buy RHD parts from the UK not the US, as the US typically cannot get RHD bits so if they are different they don't fit!!

Generic parts are okay, it's just RHD specific ones.

FYI I have some e90 Aluminum trim, $500 it's anyones (I upgraded to Piano Black ages ago so it's gathering dust under the house).

Quote:

Originally Posted by chappy

Have a look at this bmw site in the uk and get a price of new ones OEM parts
I have used this parts company a lot and other members as well.

http://www.bmminiparts.com/Search.aspx

After you have the part do a bit of searching on the bmw parts online in the states to match your part number and get a price if it matches left hand drive cars.

bmwaddiction · 03-29-2011, 05:59 AM

WOPALX - what is the condition of your aluminum trim? Are there any scratches/dents?

03-28-2011, 10:53 PM	#1
mrtanz Lieutenant 24 Rep 457 Posts Drives: BMW 2008 325i upgrade Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Aluminum trim repairs I have the aluminum trim in my E90 and when i bought the car it was scratched really bad On the door trims, all four doors I have done some searching but havent found a way of fixing it other than getting it vinyl wrapped which i dont want to do. Some people in the states have stated they got it replaced through warranty, but AUS BMW are sayign no as it is wear and tear. I have found some sellers on ebay, selling the stick on carbon fibe trims. Anyone tried these. Not sure they will look good with the grey interior
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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 808 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	It's not real aluminium though right? It's just plastic and the shiny silver coating has been scratched off? Either vinyl wrap it or change it completely, either to a new aluminium look set, woodgrain or piano black like: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462
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cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	buy my shadowline trim if you looking at the above window metal trim, should go well on your car. __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \|
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mrtanz Lieutenant 24 Rep 457 Posts Drives: BMW 2008 325i upgrade Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	yep talking about interior Will check out that link you sent
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cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	Oky, my bad. __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \|
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bmwaddiction Lieutenant 25 Rep 421 Posts Drives: Lexus IS350 F Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ACT iTrader: (0)	WOPALX - what is the condition of your aluminum trim? Are there any scratches/dents?
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