View Poll Results: MULTIPLE CHOICE: Why do people seem to hate OEM Chrome Trim on their E60?
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The Seemingly Unanymous Hatred of OEM E60 Chrome Trim.
08-15-2008, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by garylewa' post='647404' date='Aug 15 2008, 08:44 AM
Here are some comparison shots when I installed Shadowline Trim.
IMO, the chrome didn't look so hot with the tinted windows rolled up but........ with the windows all the way down, the chrome trim really outlined the window openings well. I just liked the darker look.
The price was 205.00 for the trim package and 20 bucks for UPS shipping c/o Garry Romani.
His email: <gromani@bmwofnewport.com> & his phone #: 401-847-9600 ext 2448.
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IMO, the chrome didn't look so hot with the tinted windows rolled up but........ with the windows all the way down, the chrome trim really outlined the window openings well. I just liked the darker look.
The price was 205.00 for the trim package and 20 bucks for UPS shipping c/o Garry Romani.
His email: <gromani@bmwofnewport.com> & his phone #: 401-847-9600 ext 2448.
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08-15-2008, 08:13 AM
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I guess I'm one of the few who does not mind it at all. When people look at my car they don't look at my trim first, they look at how gorgeous the car is.
08-15-2008, 09:21 AM
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My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
Interior: Portable Sirius Stilletto 100 w/car kit, Garmin Nuvi 680 mounted below rear-view mirror, LCI-style I-drive knob, Dark Poplar Center Dashboard Trim.
Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors
It's all a matter of taste. To me, I love the chrome contrast on Blue, White, and Titanium Silver E60's, especially with chrome kidneys and chrome accents on the wheels. It gives a classy appearence. For my own E60, I wanted a more agressive/sporty appearance and I feel the shadowline (along with black kidneys and other accents) help. Hell, I'm probably the only member who has a black painted roof spoiler on my titanium silver car because it ties in the shadowline trim and dark tint 
08-15-2008, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='647055' date='Aug 14 2008, 07:28 PM
a lot of patience and electrical tape 
took me 2 hours. You will need a heat gun to smooth the bubbles. Clean the trim with water before laying down the tape. $8 dollars mod
But I eventually got the real stuff after 6 months.
took me 2 hours. You will need a heat gun to smooth the bubbles. Clean the trim with water before laying down the tape. $8 dollars mod
But I eventually got the real stuff after 6 months.
Really thinking about doing this, Did you pop the trim off or just kept them on and worked slowly?
08-15-2008, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Uzzle' post='647491' date='Aug 15 2008, 12:46 PM
Really thinking about doing this, Did you pop the trim off or just kept them on and worked slowly?
08-15-2008, 10:13 AM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Look at the 3 series convertible , it looks great with chrome ! It's a sedan thing !!
08-15-2008, 10:53 AM
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+1 for shadowline
08-15-2008, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='647493' date='Aug 15 2008, 10:48 AM
No, he worked it slowly on the existing chrome trim and used a heat gun to get rid of bubbles.
Got it, Thanks. Will try this this weekend, How will it hold up against car washes?
08-15-2008, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by advancedlogic' post='647473' date='Aug 15 2008, 10:21 AM
It's all a matter of taste. To me, I love the chrome contrast on Blue, White, and Titanium Silver E60's, especially with chrome kidneys and chrome accents on the wheels. It gives a classy appearence. For my own E60, I wanted a more agressive/sporty appearance and I feel the shadowline (along with black kidneys and other accents) help. Hell, I'm probably the only member who has a black painted roof spoiler on my titanium silver car because it ties in the shadowline trim and dark tint