Interior Wood trim change
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Originally Posted by Parson' post='934618' date='Jul 6 2009, 09:48 PM
I bought a CPO (100k BMW warranty) 2007 550i with just 15k on it in January for $38,000.
That wood is beautiful. It will grow on you if you give it time.
That wood is beautiful. It will grow on you if you give it time.
The trim is just personal preference, like women, and I'll leave it there.
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='935983' date='Jul 8 2009, 04:06 AM
why dont u just paint it and save some money. paint it silver or piano black
i took my wood trim to a body shop and they told me they could try to paint it but it won't last long, the paint will come off the glossy surface
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Originally Posted by LeuS' post='936115' date='Jul 8 2009, 10:45 AM
i don't think you can paint it, it wont stick.
i took my wood trim to a body shop and they told me they could try to paint it but it won't last long, the paint will come off the glossy surface
i took my wood trim to a body shop and they told me they could try to paint it but it won't last long, the paint will come off the glossy surface
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Originally Posted by 545felix' post='936129' date='Jul 8 2009, 11:07 AM
they'd have to sand the trim before they painted it....duh. surprised they didn't know that.
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Originally Posted by LeuS' post='936615' date='Jul 8 2009, 06:55 PM
I guess all they do is replace and paint bumpers...
All u gotta do it remove the trim, sand it down, apply primer, then base coat, then clear. I did it with my lexus before and came out beautiful.
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Originally Posted by LeuS' post='933347' date='Jul 5 2009, 06:16 PM
If the black one is in good condition I think it's way a better deal. Besides, it's black...
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Originally Posted by txag_530i' post='937692' date='Jul 9 2009, 05:38 PM
Black is the fastest color....to get hot
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My Ride: Black 2006 BMW 530i with sport and prem package, staggered 124 wheels, 50% tint, AC Schnitzer aluminum pedals, black interior w/ alum trim set, M style body kit and sound upgrade: Alpine PDX-5, PXE-H660, sub, MBQuart speakers.
Originally Posted by 545felix' post='938417' date='Jul 10 2009, 10:17 AM
there, fixed that right up for you!
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Originally Posted by 545felix' post='933393' date='Jul 5 2009, 08:28 PM
you have to pry out the headlight switch first, then unscrew the vent from the dash to get that one out.
Sorry to bug you again, but any clue on how to remove the panel where the rear cig lighters/AC chargers are, under the rear vents? do I need to remove the vents first? it's just clips or there's anything else to it?