Shadowline Trim Conversion

[tomsbmw325is]

I owned a 1990 BMW 325is coupe and want to convert the chrome window trim into black shadowline trim, does anyone know how to do that? Can I buy the part anywhere?

[e30fanm3]

the dealer should have it, it just pops off

[egk2]

Originally posted by tomsbmw325is@Apr 4 2005, 04:39 PM
I owned a 1990 BMW 325is coupe and want to convert the chrome window trim into black shadowline trim, does anyone know how to do that? Can I buy the part anywhere?

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Just do it yourself, I did mine last summer with trim coat, came out nice, makes a huge improvement, here's how to do it.
Shadowline

[tomsbmw325is]

CAN THE PARTS OF BLACK TRIM BE PURCHASED ANYWHERE?

[guywithblack88e30]

check ebay i know i say a tape that you just tape over the trim don't know how good it is but the pics of cars with it looked clean

[egk2]

Originally posted by tomsbmw325is@Apr 5 2005, 12:17 PM
CAN THE PARTS OF BLACK TRIM BE PURCHASED ANYWHERE?

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The stealer for about $410.00 plus tax versus 2 cans of trim coat fro around $20

[Fuggly]

Originally posted by egk2+Apr 5 2005, 03:08 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(egk2 @ Apr 5 2005, 03:08 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-tomsbmw325is@Apr 5 2005, 12:17 PM
CAN THE PARTS OF BLACK TRIM BE PURCHASED ANYWHERE?

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The stealer for about $410.00 plus tax versus 2 cans of trim coat fro around $20

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Or you could try to find the trim pieces at a local savage yard. Look for 90/91 318is or an m3(I doubt it there would be one).

[samsamiam]

We've talked about changing the chrome to shadowline, but does anyone know how to paint the chrome into shadowline? and what paint, materials etc do you need?

[egk2]

Originally posted by samsamiam@Apr 7 2005, 08:44 PM
We've talked about changing the chrome to shadowline, but does anyone know how to paint the chrome into shadowline? and what paint, materials etc do you need?

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Look above, post #3, click on shadowline.

[e30fanm3]

you can buy satin trim paint, and just paint it

[egk2]

Google SEM trim coat paint, it is an exact match for trim on BMW's and is very easy to use.

[Kowalski]

Originally posted by egk2@Apr 8 2005, 04:12 PM
Google SEM trim coat paint, it is an exact match for trim on BMW's and is very easy to use.

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make sure to sand the aluminum first and perhaps shoot a coat of primer unless this stuff doesn't need it? and its self etching? anyways good luck.

[Aether]

It needs to be scuffed a bit, but it's not a really good idea to sand aluminum down much. If you get too far, it has to be treated. Some people just spray right on, but I'd at least recommend a light scuffing.

[egk2]

I used 3m scuff pads and a self etching primer, SEM trim coat supposedly doesn't
need a primer but I found it to be more durable with the primer.

[malachyk]

dont have an answer to your question!! but where did you get the german badge on your grill, and does it mean anything if you dont mind me asking!! Thanks!!