I hate my chrome trims on my 2020 230xi coupe

abekim93 · 01-24-2021, 11:21 PM

Any suggestions? Someone keyed it recently and it also has some ugly chips

Shovelman · 01-25-2021, 05:39 AM

Sounds like you may be spending a few euro at a body shop. My BMW dealer uses an independent shop that does great work. I would go there and ask what they can do. They would know what parts to get and where and would install perfectly.

I know what you mean about chrome. Mine came with black grill which I like. Not sure about the window trim, but that may be difficult to change.

230iZTR · 01-25-2021, 10:41 AM

I had a vinyl shop cover mine with gloss black. It's an inexpensive fix, but requires hand-washing to maintain and it'll need to be redone every 3-ish years.

Sportstick · 01-25-2021, 11:58 AM

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I know what you mean about chrome. Mine came with black grill which I like. Not sure about the window trim, but that may be difficult to change.

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I had a vinyl shop cover mine with gloss black. It's an inexpensive fix, but requires hand-washing to maintain and it'll need to be redone every 3-ish years.

Vinyl wrap here as well on Valencia Orange car. A couple of hours at the wrap shop and about $300. Otherwise, quite difficult. Chrome trim is bonded to rear quarter window glass, if you're thinking trim removal. Technician predicted longer lifespan for this vinyl due to never being parked outside for long.

abekim93 · 01-25-2021, 03:28 PM

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I know what you mean about chrome. Mine came with black grill which I like. Not sure about the window trim, but that may be difficult to change.

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Originally Posted by 230iZTR

I had a vinyl shop cover mine with gloss black. It's an inexpensive fix, but requires hand-washing to maintain and it'll need to be redone every 3-ish years.

Vinyl wrap here as well on Valencia Orange car. A couple of hours at the wrap shop and about $300. Otherwise, quite difficult. Chrome trim is bonded to rear quarter window glass, if you're thinking trim removal. Technician predicted longer lifespan for this vinyl due to never being parked outside for long.

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I know what you mean about chrome. Mine came with black grill which I like. Not sure about the window trim, but that may be difficult to change.

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Originally Posted by 230iZTR

I had a vinyl shop cover mine with gloss black. It's an inexpensive fix, but requires hand-washing to maintain and it'll need to be redone every 3-ish years.

Vinyl wrap here as well on Valencia Orange car. A couple of hours at the wrap shop and about $300. Otherwise, quite difficult. Chrome trim is bonded to rear quarter window glass, if you're thinking trim removal. Technician predicted longer lifespan for this vinyl due to never being parked outside for long.

They're quoting me 650 for vinyl wrap on both sides... wtf? Are they ripping me off? Another shop wanted 700 lol

Sportstick · 01-25-2021, 06:51 PM

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They're quoting me 650 for vinyl wrap on both sides... wtf? Are they ripping me off? Another shop wanted 700 lol

That seems quite excessive if just for both side window mouldings.

abekim93 · 01-25-2021, 07:01 PM

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They're quoting me 650 for vinyl wrap on both sides... wtf? Are they ripping me off? Another shop wanted 700 lol

That seems quite excessive if just for both side window mouldings.

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They're quoting me 650 for vinyl wrap on both sides... wtf? Are they ripping me off? Another shop wanted 700 lol

That seems quite excessive if just for both side window mouldings.

Yes just the window mouldings. I live in Seattle though if that makes a difference

Sportstick · 01-25-2021, 07:09 PM

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Yes just the window mouldings. I live in Seattle though if that makes a difference

Perhaps it comes with a great cup of coffee?

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Shovelman Lieutenant 244 Rep 528 Posts Drives: 2017 230i Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Sounds like you may be spending a few euro at a body shop. My BMW dealer uses an independent shop that does great work. I would go there and ask what they can do. They would know what parts to get and where and would install perfectly. I know what you mean about chrome. Mine came with black grill which I like. Not sure about the window trim, but that may be difficult to change. Attached Images Last edited by Shovelman; 01-25-2021 at 05:44 AM..
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