How-to: Replace chrome with Shadowline trim?

bmrdude3 · 05-20-2009, 07:10 PM

Probably a repost but still cannot find the answer to this. Any info would be great. The easiest way I thought would be to buy the trim and replace it home but cannot find anywhere to purchase it.

oneintheory · 05-20-2009, 08:01 PM

realoem.com. contact Dan @ United BMW for assistance. He's a member here.

cagekicker · 05-20-2009, 10:10 PM

wasn't ment to be.

AlBel1214 · 05-20-2009, 10:17 PM

I just got a body shop to wrap it in vinyl and unless up close it looks identical, cost 200 bucks anad took them all day pretty much....

you can do it yourself but I have the patience of a child with ADD and would never be able to pull it off to actually have it look good b/c it does take some work...

Brix · 05-20-2009, 11:22 PM

Leave it... The chrome is hot. Just throw some tints on it if you haven't already.

themyst · 05-20-2009, 11:34 PM

It's pretty simple, get a T30 torx, take the 4 screws on the front of the bumper off, along with the rubber seal, and you can use your fingers to pry off the clips on the stock grills. the OEM shadowline ones pop right in... took 10 minutes.

oneintheory · 05-21-2009, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by themyst

It's pretty simple, get a T30 torx, take the 4 screws on the front of the bumper off, along with the rubber seal, and you can use your fingers to pry off the clips on the stock grills. the OEM shadowline ones pop right in... took 10 minutes.

That's just the grilles. We're talking about window surrounds and the like here...

SV Concepts III · 05-23-2009, 10:50 PM

Another option is to install gloss vinyl over the factory trim. I have seen people do it with matte vinyl but if you want the shadow look, gloss works as well.

themyst · 05-23-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by oneintheory

That's just the grilles. We're talking about window surrounds and the like here...

My mistake.

1013mm · 05-23-2009, 11:43 PM

vinyl it.

Jaguar66 · 05-24-2009, 12:02 AM

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jayparry · 05-25-2009, 01:58 AM

Yes i would rather the chrome than the shadowline (looks more expensive) but this thread title is misleading... it implies you wrote a how-to not that you are asking for a how-to...

deeb · 05-25-2009, 09:34 AM

i want shadowline!!! chrome sucks.

InlineSix · 05-25-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by deeb

i want shadowline!!! chrome sucks.

On AW or Black gives it a very elegant look. Depends on your age I guess

bmrdude3 · 05-25-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jayparry

Yes i would rather the chrome than the shadowline (looks more expensive) but this thread title is misleading... it implies you wrote a how-to not that you are asking for a how-to...

Thats why I put a question mark icon on the thread. Sorry if misleading. I'll probably just use vinyl and have a local shop wrap it on for me.

timeg · 05-26-2009, 06:24 AM

I'm going to place my order with my rep after work today for 09 135i. I'm getting BSM w/ the M-Sport package, and asked him to look into the possibility of leaving the chrome instead of the shadowline. I know some people are fanatic about black on black on black....... but I think it looks cheap.

deeb · 05-26-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by InlineSix

On AW or Black gives it a very elegant look. Depends on your age I guess

Fair enough... I'm not a fan of the elegant look - I think it actually looks cheaper but maybe that's because I'm 22.

wrongprotocol · 05-28-2009, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by deeb

I'm not a fan of the elegant look - I think it actually looks cheaper but maybe that's because I'm 22.

I laughed out loud on this one.

I'm 23, I actually do like the 'elegant' look but I also know what you are saying!

kb2dhg · 06-03-2009, 02:33 PM

You know I like both so it really doesn't matter BUT I had to re-do the black on my Porsche window frames and what i did was Carfully masked the entire areas around the windows and body. I then used # 600 sand paper and sanded the frames out. Then with a rag soaked with acidtone I wipped the frames down. I applied self eching primer and then sprayred 3M black trip paint. It came out wonderful and has lasted 10 years so far!

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AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	I just got a body shop to wrap it in vinyl and unless up close it looks identical, cost 200 bucks anad took them all day pretty much.... you can do it yourself but I have the patience of a child with ADD and would never be able to pull it off to actually have it look good b/c it does take some work... __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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Brix Second Lieutenant 95 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 18' Grigio Telesto F80-6MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Leave it... The chrome is hot. Just throw some tints on it if you haven't already. __________________ I love this country!
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themyst Major General 177 Rep 6,631 Posts Drives: '16 MK7 GTI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (8)	It's pretty simple, get a T30 torx, take the 4 screws on the front of the bumper off, along with the rubber seal, and you can use your fingers to pry off the clips on the stock grills. the OEM shadowline ones pop right in... took 10 minutes. __________________ E90 LCI N54 6AT
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Another option is to install gloss vinyl over the factory trim. I have seen people do it with matte vinyl but if you want the shadow look, gloss works as well.
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deeb boss. 19 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	i want shadowline!!! chrome sucks. __________________ .:08::black::135i::6speed::stick:.
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timeg Private 1 Rep 51 Posts Drives: BSM 09 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Heidelberg Germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	I'm going to place my order with my rep after work today for 09 135i. I'm getting BSM w/ the M-Sport package, and asked him to look into the possibility of leaving the chrome instead of the shadowline. I know some people are fanatic about black on black on black....... but I think it looks cheap.
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kb2dhg Private First Class 3 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0)	You know I like both so it really doesn't matter BUT I had to re-do the black on my Porsche window frames and what i did was Carfully masked the entire areas around the windows and body. I then used # 600 sand paper and sanded the frames out. Then with a rag soaked with acidtone I wipped the frames down. I applied self eching primer and then sprayred 3M black trip paint. It came out wonderful and has lasted 10 years so far!
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