Shadowline Trim Installation
04-10-2012, 01:05 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
I installed it on my old 545i, and it isn't difficult, it just takes a little patience and a litllecare when installing the new parts!. Also needed, the DIY found here on the forum! 
Good luck and enjoy one of the best "Bang for the Buck" Mods you can do! 
Good luck and enjoy one of the best "Bang for the Buck" Mods you can do!
04-10-2012, 01:25 PM
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My Ride: E60525i: Logic 7, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, CIC Retrofit, OEM Nav activation, new controller, Combox, 6FL/6NR , Heated Steering Wheel, 6 Speed STEPTRONIC, Bluetooth, 6 CD Changer, Escort 8500 X50 Hardwired, Remus Exhaust, 35% tint, Alufe
Getting lighting done next week at Motorcepts... LCI headlights/HID, MTEC v3 AEs, HID fogs. He told me to bring the trim and he'd give me a quote but I hate waiting. I'm sure you know how it goes.
04-10-2012, 01:43 PM
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Be VERY careful how you hammer down the trim. I thought I had enough padding when I was installing it and it scratched up the rear trim pretty bad
04-10-2012, 02:00 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
You hit it with a hammer when installing? I didn't, I used my hands and press fit it in with the clips attached. This made for a smooth and damage free install.
04-10-2012, 02:12 PM
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What tools did you guys use/find helpful for this install?
04-10-2012, 02:16 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
I used a rubber mallet and a plastic 3" paint scraper for removal, tap the handle of the scraper gently and the trim pops right off. For install I used my hands and carefully press fit it back in place. Worked like a charm. Also the trim at the lower edges of the windows pulls right off, so DO NOT use tools - those pieces are resting on painted areas so tools are a cuss word, be gentle when you pull them up so that you don't bend them.
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