Want to paint my window trim : Need some guidance

NPDAN · 06-14-2008, 03:17 PM

So I'm looking to save the $1k bucks on buying the black window trim and am willing to sand it down and paint it myself. Anyone have any advice on what to use to sand it down and a specific type of paint to paint it with. I've looked for the DIY cause I thought I saw one somewhere before, but had no luck... Any advice is appreciated and I'll be sure to post up the DIY as I do it...

cbad335 · 06-14-2008, 04:29 PM

My 2 cents: if you want matte black trim (not gloss, aka shadowline), just buy it new. It will pop right in and look brand new. Not sure what E9x your driving, but it cost less than $300 from Tischer, and the install is not too difficult.

NPDAN · 06-14-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cbad335

My 2 cents: if you want matte black trim (not gloss, aka shadowline), just buy it new. It will pop right in and look brand new. Not sure what E9x your driving, but it cost less than $300 from Tischer, and the install is not too difficult.

Your talking the actual trim, not an overlay?

cbad335 · 06-14-2008, 04:39 PM

Yes, the actual trim. 6 pieces, front sills, rear sills, and over windows strip. I may be able to find the part #'s for an E90 if you really want them.

cbad335 · 06-14-2008, 04:46 PM

Here are the part numbers for the matte black exterior window trim, and the prices at the time I purchased (Feb '08):

51137117243 Left 93.00

51137117244 Right 93.00

51337060235 Front Window Left 18.44

51137060236 Front Window Right 18.44

51347060249 Rear Window Left 31.08

51357060250 Rear Window Right 31.08

That was everything needed as new fasteners came with the parts. The only tricky part was pulling back (don't remove) the front door panels to remove the rear view mirrors bolts. Mirrors have to be removed to get front trim underneath. Way less of a headache than removing trim and sanding and painting.

NPDAN · 06-14-2008, 05:07 PM

Bro, you just made my freakin day...... thanks a lot man...

Are these by chance the item numbers for E92

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Originally Posted by cbad335

Here are the part numbers for the matte black exterior window trim, and the prices at the time I purchased (Feb '08):

51137117243 Left 93.00

51137117244 Right 93.00

51337060235 Front Window Left 18.44

51137060236 Front Window Right 18.44

51347060249 Rear Window Left 31.08

51357060250 Rear Window Right 31.08

That was everything needed as new fasteners came with the parts. The only tricky part was pulling back (don't remove) the front door panels to remove the rear view mirrors bolts. Mirrors have to be removed to get front trim underneath. Way less of a headache than removing trim and sanding and painting.

cbad335 · 06-14-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NPDAN

Bro, you just made my freakin day...... thanks a lot man...

Are these by chance the item numbers for E92

No, they are for the E90, the sedan. Thats why I listed front and rear windows parts.

cbad335 · 06-14-2008, 05:23 PM

I you have an E92, just contact Jason at Tischer, jreighard@mileone.com, and he'll hook you up with the E92 part numbers.

Hunter399 · 06-14-2008, 11:59 PM

Ya, shadowline trim for the e92 is over 1200 dollars

Ill be painting mine

NPDAN · 06-15-2008, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by hunter399

Ya, shadowline trim for the e92 is over 1200 dollars

Ill be painting mine

I just sent Tischer an email. I'll let you know when I hear something back...

NPDAN · 06-17-2008, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by hunter399

Ya, shadowline trim for the e92 is over 1200 dollars

Ill be painting mine

Hey bro, got an email from them on the pricing...Glossy = $957. and matte = $690. from Tischer... I think I'll be painting mine as well...

tommay248 · 06-17-2008, 08:02 AM

why not get it from brandon@eas?

AU335 · 06-17-2008, 08:10 AM

i had my local paint shop paint my e92 trim matte black. Final product turned out excellent and looks perfect. Cost was $240.

NPDAN · 06-17-2008, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tommay248

why not get it from brandon@eas?

Isnt Brandon's an overlay? I already have a vinyl overlay on but from the amount I wash the car, they're fading fast....

NPDAN · 06-17-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AU335

i had my local paint shop paint my e92 trim matte black. Final product turned out excellent and looks perfect. Cost was $240.

I didnt even think about a paint shop... Good idea!!!

AU335 · 06-17-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NPDAN

I didnt even think about a paint shop... Good idea!!!

Definitely man! It just gave me a better peace of mind, because i knew that if it didnt turn out perfect or started chipping in the following weeks, i could take it back and get them to fix it at no cost. Also, the pain is taping up the entire car (well most of it) because removal of the e92 trim is not possible without damaging it.

Us e92 owners have 3 options
1: Vinly trim overlay (Brandons pre-cuts or custom)
2: OEM shadowline
3: Custom Painted (freedom of ANY color choice -matte/glossy/color matched)

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NPDAN Colonel 95 Rep 2,573 Posts Drives: AW DCT M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: So.Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [8.00] 07' E92 335i [0.00]	Want to paint my window trim : Need some guidance So I'm looking to save the $1k bucks on buying the black window trim and am willing to sand it down and paint it myself. Anyone have any advice on what to use to sand it down and a specific type of paint to paint it with. I've looked for the DIY cause I thought I saw one somewhere before, but had no luck... Any advice is appreciated and I'll be sure to post up the DIY as I do it... __________________
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cbad335 Lieutenant Colonel 62 Rep 1,736 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA iTrader: (17) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i Coupe [7.34]	My 2 cents: if you want matte black trim (not gloss, aka shadowline), just buy it new. It will pop right in and look brand new. Not sure what E9x your driving, but it cost less than $300 from Tischer, and the install is not too difficult.
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cbad335 Lieutenant Colonel 62 Rep 1,736 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA iTrader: (17) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i Coupe [7.34]	Yes, the actual trim. 6 pieces, front sills, rear sills, and over windows strip. I may be able to find the part #'s for an E90 if you really want them.
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cbad335 Lieutenant Colonel 62 Rep 1,736 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA iTrader: (17) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i Coupe [7.34]	Here are the part numbers for the matte black exterior window trim, and the prices at the time I purchased (Feb '08): 51137117243 Left 93.00 51137117244 Right 93.00 51337060235 Front Window Left 18.44 51137060236 Front Window Right 18.44 51347060249 Rear Window Left 31.08 51357060250 Rear Window Right 31.08 That was everything needed as new fasteners came with the parts. The only tricky part was pulling back (don't remove) the front door panels to remove the rear view mirrors bolts. Mirrors have to be removed to get front trim underneath. Way less of a headache than removing trim and sanding and painting.
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cbad335 Lieutenant Colonel 62 Rep 1,736 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA iTrader: (17) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i Coupe [7.34]	I you have an E92, just contact Jason at Tischer, jreighard@mileone.com, and he'll hook you up with the E92 part numbers.
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Hunter399 Major General 325 Rep 8,091 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	Ya, shadowline trim for the e92 is over 1200 dollars Ill be painting mine
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tommay248 1N'dONE 147 Rep 726 Posts Drives: N54 135i / VO 1M Join Date: May 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (9)	why not get it from brandon@eas?
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06-17-2008, 08:10 AM	#13
AU335 Colonel 193 Rep 2,443 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southeast iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	i had my local paint shop paint my e92 trim matte black. Final product turned out excellent and looks perfect. Cost was $240.
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