[ny325]

My upper windshield trim is cracked, and starting to crumble. I watched a lot of online videos on how to replace the trim, and it looks simple. However, I'm afraid if I try to replace it myself, I'll somehow screw it up. Is it that easy to replace, and how many of us actually did it themselves? It looks extremely easy on the YouTube videos. Also, what did you use to clean the surface before installing the trim piece? Thanks...

[mantis]

Originally Posted by ny325

My upper windshield trim is cracked, and starting to crumble. I watched a lot of online videos on how to replace the trim, and it looks simple. However, I'm afraid if I try to replace it myself, I'll somehow screw it up. Is it that easy to replace, and how many of us actually did it themselves? It looks extremely easy on the YouTube videos. Also, what did you use to clean the surface before installing the trim piece? Thanks...

i just noticed mine is totally deteriorating too, im like wth, how does rubber just take a shit like this, its turning to dust.

[mantis]

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-1...-e90-3-series/

[ny325]

Thanks for the info. I'm ordering from ECS tuning, along with other maintenance parts. I just hope it's as easy as it looks to remove/install.

[orteeze]

Its very simple. My best advice is to slide the passenger and driver side into the channel and use a soft rubber mallet to seat the remainder of the weather stripping into place.

[CoffeeBean]

It is very easy, but just make sure you don't pull up under the windshield when removing the old one. I speak from experience.

[El Cheapo Loco]

If your windshield molding is turning into shit, then your rear glass molding is most likely also turning into shit. You might as well do them together.

[rulonger]

Originally Posted by El Cheapo Loco

If your windshield molding is turning into shit, then your rear glass molding is most likely also turning into shit. You might as well do them together.

Are they both pretty straight-forward DIY? The back looks a lot more complicated.

[El Cheapo Loco]

Originally Posted by rulonger

Are they both pretty straight-forward DIY? The back looks a lot more complicated.

Google "bmw rear glass molding" and follow the youtube video. Took me half an hour to do the rear and I've never done it before.

[mantis]

Originally Posted by El Cheapo Loco

If your windshield molding is turning into shit, then your rear glass molding is most likely also turning into shit. You might as well do them together.

good looking out

[mojobmw_e90]

Very simple to do.. Buy the gel goof off. Will help remove the old baked in rubber. Clean it all well, than use rubbing alcohol to clean all the channels where the new stuff will cover.. Let it dry really well. Than depending on what kit you get, apply the side first and work your way from bottom to top corners on each side first, than from middle to outside corners on the top. A rubber malet will help out a alot when it comes to seating it right. I have done 6 so far and always came out perfect

[MadeInPhilly]

yeah i replaced mine in under 30min. Most of the time was spent cleaning the residue and getting the old strip off. there are plenty of youtube videos on how to do it. I think I lined up both ends first then worked towards the middle. Use a rubber mallet or bottom of your fist.

[patents]

No need to be worried about trying. The only thing you could do to screw up is crack the windshield if you pry on it with a screwdriver or something while trying to get the old rubber out. If for some reason you start but cop out and don't finish, then just take it somewhere.

But yeah, it's easy. Hardest part is digging out the old rubber and getting to surface clean.

[jt335i]

Had it replaced on mine this past summer. Didn't have time to do it myself so my trusted mechanic did it for me. Only cost $75 for the part and labor.

Good luck to you!