Chrome window surroundings

Auzzie E90 · 07-08-2005, 02:03 AM

Has anybody tried to get chrome surrounding on a320i or is there any other alternative to get them to look like chrome?

I would Appreciate anybodys help I think on a jet black car I think it looks better chrome .

kevbhoy · 07-08-2005, 02:10 AM

I ordered the chrome around the windows for my 320i SE before I picked up my car. Unfortunately BMW UK are still awaiting delivery of the chrome from Germany (around 8 weeks I have been waiting so far).

My motor is BS and I agree that against black it would finish the car off. That and the chrome tailpipe I have on too.

There was no question about me getting the chrome as I think it will look

Will also get the windows tinited when the chrome is fitted.

Auzzie E90 · 07-08-2005, 02:24 AM

Your right mate from factory is the only way I wish the told me so.
Thanks for you Reply!

breakfast101 · 07-08-2005, 03:17 AM

I'm thinking of getting the chrome surrounding but the price my dealer charges is very expensive. For 6 pieces of them, they quote me $635.00. That's crazy,right?

It looks really nice on dark body color.

freeman · 07-08-2005, 03:39 AM

anyone got the chrome surrounding in canada?how much are they?any idea?

davinet78 · 07-08-2005, 05:54 AM

hi im from gibraltar and i ordered in june a 320d and ordered the window trimmings in chrome as they dont come as standard and the chrome trimmings have to be ordered as spare parts and not as an option and it has cost me Euros 570.00

Hornet · 07-08-2005, 06:09 AM

On a black car the chrome trim isn't worth it, IMO.
Of course it is a matter of taste but if you want a sporty look, don't get chrome.

Auzzie E90 · 07-09-2005, 02:06 AM

I am going to find out when I have a bit of time, I have been told they might be able to buff them up it is stainless steel. Has anybody herd of this???

Thanks for you reply

Auzzie E90 · 07-09-2005, 02:13 AM

Thanks for the reply, Very expensive I going to find out but I have been told the might beable to be buffed because the are made of Stainless steel??

scottz5 · 07-09-2005, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Auzzie E90

Thanks for the reply, Very expensive I going to find out but I have been told the might beable to be buffed because the are made of Stainless steel??

Why would anyone make something out of SS then cover it with black plastic or chrome?

I dont think this is right.

David328M-Sport · 07-09-2005, 07:33 AM

i checked today with my dealer. no chrome for the 320 windows but chrome for the 6's just like my 323 e46 as well as chrome on the front kidney grills.

chrome door surrounds not even an option for 320 is what iam told.

E90Fleet · 07-09-2005, 09:08 AM

Amazes me that you all want chrome window surrounds

I used to make a ton of cash removing the chrome from 6 cylinder E46 and 5 and 7 Series cars here and replacing it with the more sporty black surrounds

Auzzie E90 · 07-10-2005, 03:38 AM

I think it just breaks it up nicely, it makes it look more prestigous not so Japenese looking.

Auzzie E90 · 07-10-2005, 03:43 AM

Your future car sounds nice. Post some pic's if you don't mind I would love to see it. Congratulations on your new purchase!

Broken1 · 07-10-2005, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Amazes me that you all want chrome window surrounds

I used to make a ton of cash removing the chrome from 6 cylinder E46 and 5 and 7 Series cars here and replacing it with the more sporty black surrounds

Surely you would replace it with the satine chrome (Black shiney stuff) rather than just the matt black plastic?

I am not worried about my lack of chrome, I plan to tint the windows to a 20% VLT, and then it'll be black on black on black
:-)

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Auzzie E90 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: E90 320i Jet Black Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Chrome window surroundings Has anybody tried to get chrome surrounding on a320i or is there any other alternative to get them to look like chrome? I would Appreciate anybodys help I think on a jet black car I think it looks better chrome .
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07-08-2005, 02:10 AM	#2
kevbhoy Private First Class 11 Rep 106 Posts Drives: '06 325i SE Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland iTrader: (0)	I ordered the chrome around the windows for my 320i SE before I picked up my car. Unfortunately BMW UK are still awaiting delivery of the chrome from Germany (around 8 weeks I have been waiting so far). My motor is BS and I agree that against black it would finish the car off. That and the chrome tailpipe I have on too. There was no question about me getting the chrome as I think it will look Will also get the windows tinited when the chrome is fitted. __________________ Previous - '15 428i Grand Coupe M Sport
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Auzzie E90 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: E90 320i Jet Black Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Thats the right only from factory Your right mate from factory is the only way I wish the told me so. Thanks for you Reply!
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breakfast101 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 320i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangkok iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 320i [0.00]	I'm thinking of getting the chrome surrounding but the price my dealer charges is very expensive. For 6 pieces of them, they quote me $635.00. That's crazy,right? It looks really nice on dark body color.
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freeman Enlisted Member 8 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 06 M roadster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver,BC iTrader: (0)	anyone got the chrome surrounding in canada?how much are they?any idea?
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davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,832 Posts Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 bmw 320d E90 [0.00]	hi im from gibraltar and i ordered in june a 320d and ordered the window trimmings in chrome as they dont come as standard and the chrome trimmings have to be ordered as spare parts and not as an option and it has cost me Euros 570.00
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Hornet Lieutenant 59 Rep 410 Posts Drives: g20 330d xdrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	On a black car the chrome trim isn't worth it, IMO. Of course it is a matter of taste but if you want a sporty look, don't get chrome.
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Auzzie E90 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: E90 320i Jet Black Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Might able to polish I am going to find out when I have a bit of time, I have been told they might be able to buff them up it is stainless steel. Has anybody herd of this??? Thanks for you reply
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Auzzie E90 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: E90 320i Jet Black Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Maybe look into this Idea! Thanks for the reply, Very expensive I going to find out but I have been told the might beable to be buffed because the are made of Stainless steel??
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	i checked today with my dealer. no chrome for the 320 windows but chrome for the 6's just like my 323 e46 as well as chrome on the front kidney grills. chrome door surrounds not even an option for 320 is what iam told. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Amazes me that you all want chrome window surrounds I used to make a ton of cash removing the chrome from 6 cylinder E46 and 5 and 7 Series cars here and replacing it with the more sporty black surrounds
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07-10-2005, 03:38 AM	#13
Auzzie E90 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: E90 320i Jet Black Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I think it just breaks it up nicely, it makes it look more prestigous not so Japenese looking.
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07-10-2005, 03:43 AM	#14
Auzzie E90 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: E90 320i Jet Black Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Your future car sounds nice. Post some pic's if you don't mind I would love to see it. Congratulations on your new purchase!
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