Cap for Front towing Hook

Ash83 · 01-02-2013, 09:33 AM

Does any one know what is OEM part number for front cap that covers the towing hook? and where do I buy one online?

The dealer wants $50!!!

KingOfJericho · 01-02-2013, 09:44 AM

I'm not too surprised by the $50 figure as it needs to be painted body color.

Venom · 01-02-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ash83

Does any one know what is OEM part number for front cap that covers the towing hook? and where do I buy one online?

The dealer wants $50!!!

on amazon its 30 unpainted. from any BMW parts supplies you have to buy a set of 5 and they are between $12-20 not incl tax and shipping.

RoundelM3 · 01-02-2013, 10:19 AM

GetBMWParts.com has them for less than $20 unpainted...

Ash83 · 01-02-2013, 10:33 AM

what is the part number? or what is the exact name for it?

and if I bought it unpainted, what do you recommend to where and how to paint it?

Ash83 · 01-02-2013, 10:35 AM

nvm i found it tow eye cap..

is M sprot package considered Performance package?

Venom · 01-02-2013, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by roundel335

GetBMWParts.com has them for less than $20 unpainted...

But you have to buy 5 or that's what they told me

Venom · 01-02-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ash83

nvm i found it tow eye cap..

is M sprot package considered Performance package?

I don't believe so, performance package should be the performance parts. ///M Sport is a whole different style

This is the performance front bumper and sideskirt
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/imag...70442891_1.jpg

Don't know if the tow hook eye is the same for both.

RoundelM3 · 01-02-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Venom

But you have to buy 5 or that's what they told me

I have bought several, never had to buy in quantity before. I ordered them via the website and there was no restriction.

Venom · 01-02-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by roundel335

I have bought several, never had to buy in quantity before. I ordered them via the website and there was no restriction.

Thanks! I will buy from them then

that I was told otherwise from several other competitors.

RoundelM3 · 01-02-2013, 04:03 PM

I use them a lot - always good prices and quick delivery.

But what IS it with these people who steal tow-hook covers? They took both the front and rear from my wife's 128i! In shopping center parking lots, no less!

Venom · 01-02-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by roundel335

I use them a lot - always good prices and quick delivery.

But what IS it with these people who steal tow-hook covers? They took both the front and rear from my wife's 128i! In shopping center parking lots, no less!

That sucks

Sometimes you just gotta pray for karma to make its rounds.

Ash83 · 01-02-2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by roundel335

I use them a lot - always good prices and quick delivery.

But what IS it with these people who steal tow-hook covers? They took both the front and rear from my wife's 128i! In shopping center parking lots, no less!

I know !!!! I guess if the dealer is charging $50 they can sell them cheaper.

I parked the car new year eve and luckily we took pictures and i saw it in the pictures so i know it was there, then after we came back around 2:30am it was gone, I noticed it immediately because i parked the car in reverse.

Does any one have an advice on how to paint it? which spray paint to get ? clear coat?

RoundelM3 · 01-03-2013, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Venom

That sucks

Sometimes you just gotta pray for karma to make its rounds.

For sure on that. Dunno what their motivation was, but I bought 2 sets of front and rear, and had them all painted by a bodyshop at the same time. Cost about $50 to do them, and I now have a spare pair of them just in case.

RoundelM3 · 01-03-2013, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ash83

I know !!!! I guess if the dealer is charging $50 they can sell them cheaper.

I parked the car new year eve and luckily we took pictures and i saw it in the pictures so i know it was there, then after we came back around 2:30am it was gone, I noticed it immediately because i parked the car in reverse.

Does any one have an advice on how to paint it? which spray paint to get ? clear coat?

You can buy spray paint that is as close to a factory match as possible, but with certain colors, particularly those with metallic and pearl in them, it's tough to get them to match exactly. When I took the new covers and the car to the body shop, the BMW-certified paint tech brought out several "sprayout" sheets and matched them to the bumper in the sun.

Now - here's the interesting part: according to the tech, when our cars are built, they don't have the bumpers when they come off the production line. Those are attached in a different facility, and the color will always be just a tiny shade off from the body of the car. He showed me how the sprayout for the bumper was different from the hood. And then he showed how the sprayout for the hood didn't quite match the bumper. True story!

The upshot is that you should probably buy a couple of these and do as I did in the message above - have them all painted, install the one(s) you're missing, and keep the rest for the next time it happens. It won't cost you all that much, and then you can "recover" without having to go through the hassle again.

Ash83 · 01-03-2013, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by roundel335

You can buy spray paint that is as close to a factory match as possible, but with certain colors, particularly those with metallic and pearl in them, it's tough to get them to match exactly. When I took the new covers and the car to the body shop, the BMW-certified paint tech brought out several "sprayout" sheets and matched them to the bumper in the sun.

Now - here's the interesting part: according to the tech, when our cars are built, they don't have the bumpers when they come off the production line. Those are attached in a different facility, and the color will always be just a tiny shade off from the body of the car. He showed me how the sprayout for the bumper was different from the hood. And then he showed how the sprayout for the hood didn't quite match the bumper. True story!

The upshot is that you should probably buy a couple of these and do as I did in the message above - have them all painted, install the one(s) you're missing, and keep the rest for the next time it happens. It won't cost you all that much, and then you can "recover" without having to go through the hassle again.

Thanks

rking117 · 01-03-2013, 10:36 AM

For touch up paint, you can buy factory colored paint specifically for your vehicle. here at this site.

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/

Just plug in your make and model and paint color and make sure you include if it is metallic or not and then select the application type. Because you need a spray you would order it in the spray can. Also note that you will need a clear coat to cover it to make it look factory. they offer that too. Just take your time when sprayng the pigment and clear so it doesnt run and you will be fine.

cpsquare8 · 01-03-2013, 11:24 AM

Ebay has them in the $20 range for most makes and models. Some painted some unfinished.

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rking117 Lieutenant Colonel 118 Rep 1,668 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i & 320i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	For touch up paint, you can buy factory colored paint specifically for your vehicle. here at this site. http://www.automotivetouchup.com/ Just plug in your make and model and paint color and make sure you include if it is metallic or not and then select the application type. Because you need a spray you would order it in the spray can. Also note that you will need a clear coat to cover it to make it look factory. they offer that too. Just take your time when sprayng the pigment and clear so it doesnt run and you will be fine.
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