Anywhere to buy OEM black window trim for the F22 coupe?

TheBiles · 12-06-2015, 07:39 PM

I've looked everywhere, and I cannot find black OEM (or even third party) window trim for the 2 series. I've tried wrapping the chrome, but it just isn't the same. I would gladly pay for stock gloss black trim.

Sportstick · 12-06-2015, 07:47 PM

I looked into this a while back but gave up when I learned that the bright trim is attached to the rear side glass. Its not a simple replacement. I had one body shop offer to paint it, but they said it would involve removing the rear side windows. Having more experience with chaos theory than I wanted in the past, I let this one go.

HalfMoon · 12-06-2015, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

I looked into this a while back but gave up when I learned that the bright trim is attached to the rear side glass. Its not a simple replacement. I had one body shop offer to paint it, but they said it would involve removing the rear side windows. Having more experience with chaos theory than I wanted in the past, I let this one go.

This is what I feared..

After getting my car and taking a very good look at it with direct lighting it looks like the dealer guys washed the windows and trim pieces with a scotch bright pad.

pimp4cheddar · 12-06-2015, 09:19 PM

I remember when I had my E92 I read on the forums that they sold the entire shadow trim kit. It came in a massive box as it wasn't something that can be bent and was around $500-$600 for all trim pieces.

I don't see why they wouldn't sell it for the F22. I just checked getbmwparts and they don't have much...ask your local dealer. They should be able to order it.

CE750Jockey · 12-07-2015, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBiles

I've looked everywhere, and I cannot find black OEM (or even third party) window trim for the 2 series. I've tried wrapping the chrome, but it just isn't the same. I would gladly pay for stock gloss black trim.

Plasti-dip it. The fix is cheap, and if done correctly will look great and last for years. Don't let the name fool you. There is a process involved. It's not just spray on plastic.

TheBiles · 12-07-2015, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

I looked into this a while back but gave up when I learned that the bright trim is attached to the rear side glass. Its not a simple replacement. I had one body shop offer to paint it, but they said it would involve removing the rear side windows. Having more experience with chaos theory than I wanted in the past, I let this one go.

Dang, that's unfortunate to hear. I definitely wouldn't want to be removing windows in my garage.

Is Plasti-dip really that durable? Can you get it in gloss?

JasonPetrie · 12-08-2015, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBiles

Dang, that's unfortunate to hear. I definitely wouldn't want to be removing windows in my garage.

Is Plasti-dip really that durable? Can you get it in gloss?

yes and yes. www.dipyourcar.com

SteveInfante · 12-12-2015, 06:49 AM

Also Home Depot has a wide variety of colors and finishes for it. At least mine does here. I may try it as I don't like the shiny trim. I tried using some 3M electrical tape as I've done in the past and it worked okay but meh. I took it off the same day.

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