BMW Perf side skirts

[NYC6]

Looking for a set of the skirts for my AW 135. Saw some older posts where United sold them painted and shipped them but I understand they no longer do it. Does anyone know of any other companys do this, at a fair price?

[Satalite]

Originally Posted by NYC6

Looking for a set of the skirts for my AW 135. Saw some older posts where United sold them painted and shipped them but I understand they no longer do it. Does anyone know of any other companys do this, at a fair price?

Best bet is probably order them from Tischer where you can also have them painted. Unfortunately with bumpers and body parts paint is expensive.. If you don't want them pre-painted you could go to local body shops / bmw shops and ask for quotes and compare.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

[NYC6]

thanks for the link. I see the kit includes 'grills'. Which grills are they refering too, kidney grills? I dont need them as I already installed the perf grills. If not the kidneys I have no idea which ones they mean?

[Satalite]

They mean the small black inserts that make the performance skirts look like they have those holes/depth. They are actually just fake plastic 'grills' which are more or less just inserts that use 3M tape to stick on.

[NYC6]

thanks

[gary442]

Tishers price to paint is actually very fair and they do a great job. I ordered a set from them but had my painter do the paint . My guy charged $25 ( $375) more than Tischer ( $350)

[NYC6]

I assume they do the proper procedure of multiple color coats and clear coats on top? I'll talk to my paint guy and see what he'll charge. thanks.

[audi4t]

Advice - b4 u leave your dealer Open the box and make sure the skirts don't have stress cracks. Usually see them at the "return" on either end of the skirt.

[NYC6]

will do

[Satalite]

Originally Posted by audi4t

Advice - b4 u leave your dealer Open the box and make sure the skirts don't have stress cracks. Usually see them at the "return" on either end of the skirt.

Yes this is a must. These side skirts are known to have the stress cracks by back wheel side corner... But in the end once you finally get it painted and what not they look sick!

[hyper1]

Just a question.
I wonder if someone as try to cover them with some 3m cf look.
And if it would look good or not.

Thanks

[Satalite]

Originally Posted by hyper1

Just a question.
I wonder if someone as try to cover them with some 3m cf look.
And if it would look good or not.

Thanks

I don't think it would look good at all personally. It would be too much contrast from the rest of the car. But thats my opinion

[drinkcoke3]

i got mine painted and shipped from united during the GB and it was a great choice.

get the box, install the part - no steps in the middle

[NYC6]

thanks. I think I'll do that.