from chrome to black trim??

AlBel1214 · 10-08-2008, 01:32 PM

I have an SGM 135 and I bought the shadowline grill and I am getting my wheels powder coated this weekend low gloss black...

I did NOT however get the shadowline window trim when I bought the car and although I think with the above mods it still will look good (since I have the BMW perf. exhaust with the chrome tips that would still match the trim) I am also considering going the shadowline color with the window trim....

Has anyone re-painted thier chrome trim to match the shadowline trim or totally replaced it with shadowline trim...

Any idea how much this would run in either case? Or have had issues with this?

Thanks!

fmxomar · 10-08-2008, 01:38 PM

ya i want to know this too. is the full window trim removable ? can i powder coat it

Berduderunner · 10-09-2008, 10:25 AM

it is very difficult to remove and reinstall. its held on by rivets

BimmerKid87 · 10-09-2008, 10:36 AM

Off topic but I kinda like the chrome...im not sure why BMW demands that black trim come with the sports package. The 3er coupe has chrome trim, sport package or not.

AlBel1214 · 10-09-2008, 10:54 AM

Would it be possible for a pro to somehow paint it black wihtout taking it off??

BimmerKid87 · 10-09-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by AlBel1214

Would it be possible for a pro to somehow paint it black wihtout taking it off??

Doubtful...It could prob be covered in vinyl without being taken off though.

AlBel1214 · 10-09-2008, 11:07 AM

^^^ Yeah that is true.. that probably wouldnt cost very much either..

BimmerKid87 · 10-09-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by AlBel1214

^^^ Yeah that is true.. that probably wouldnt cost very much either..

yeah it's pretty inexpensive. i've seen it done many times on other cars, looks perfect every time too.

1er junkie · 10-09-2008, 03:01 PM

Yes, a paintshop could paint the chrom trim without taking it off. They just better be DAMN good at taping and not letting the paint run.

10-08-2008, 01:32 PM	#1
AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	from chrome to black trim?? I have an SGM 135 and I bought the shadowline grill and I am getting my wheels powder coated this weekend low gloss black... I did NOT however get the shadowline window trim when I bought the car and although I think with the above mods it still will look good (since I have the BMW perf. exhaust with the chrome tips that would still match the trim) I am also considering going the shadowline color with the window trim.... Has anyone re-painted thier chrome trim to match the shadowline trim or totally replaced it with shadowline trim... Any idea how much this would run in either case? Or have had issues with this? Thanks! __________________ -----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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10-08-2008, 01:38 PM	#2
fmxomar Major 94 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: bmw 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san diego, ca iTrader: (15)	ya i want to know this too. is the full window trim removable ? can i powder coat it
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10-09-2008, 10:25 AM	#3
Berduderunner drk one 38 Rep 797 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa/Orlando iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e90 335i [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	it is very difficult to remove and reinstall. its held on by rivets __________________ Jet Black \| Coral \| HighGlossBlack \| Steptronic \| Premium \| Sport \| Comfort \| ActiveSteering \| Navi \| HiFi \| HD \| iPod \| SAT BMS JB3 v2.0 \| BMS DCI \| Berk Tech Sport Exhaust \| UR * DPs \| CoolingMist Meth Kit w/ CMGS \| H&R OE Sport Springs \| Breyton GTS-R \| Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Specs \| GP Thunder 8000K Low Beams/Angel Eyes/Cornering Lights \| LED Interior Light Kit \| Window Tint \| Smoked Tail Lights \| Smoked License Plate Cover
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10-09-2008, 10:36 AM	#4
BimmerKid87 Private First Class 6 Rep 199 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	Off topic but I kinda like the chrome...im not sure why BMW demands that black trim come with the sports package. The 3er coupe has chrome trim, sport package or not. __________________ Kyle Black/Black '09 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport 6MT
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10-09-2008, 10:54 AM	#5
AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Would it be possible for a pro to somehow paint it black wihtout taking it off?? __________________ -----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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10-09-2008, 11:07 AM	#7
AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	^^^ Yeah that is true.. that probably wouldnt cost very much either.. __________________ -----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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10-09-2008, 03:01 PM	#9
1er junkie Lieutenant 18 Rep 534 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	Yes, a paintshop could paint the chrom trim without taking it off. They just better be DAMN good at taping and not letting the paint run. __________________ wheels have been sold!
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