Shadowline Trim Vinyl Install
02-11-2010, 04:58 PM
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My Ride: 02" Porsche Carrera 911
Just got mine done today, what a differnce it makes getting rid of that chrom!!! The Glossy black is perfect & looks great..waiting for the Black grill to come in now!
02-11-2010, 06:45 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Looks nice.
09-19-2010, 12:56 PM
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"Saves a ton of money" ? WTF, real trim costs like 200 bucks and you can actually wash it and take it through a car wash without it peeling on you. 
I tried the cheap way and finished 1 window, ripped it all off, slapped myself for spending 20 dollars on that crap, and ordered the real thing the next morning.
Eventually you're going to do the same thing... everyone does.
I've been debating having mine removed and painted gloss black though. Only problem with that is it would involve removing not just the shadowline trim, but the thick trim ON the doors and rear window separator.
I tried the cheap way and finished 1 window, ripped it all off, slapped myself for spending 20 dollars on that crap, and ordered the real thing the next morning. Eventually you're going to do the same thing... everyone does.
I've been debating having mine removed and painted gloss black though. Only problem with that is it would involve removing not just the shadowline trim, but the thick trim ON the doors and rear window separator.
09-20-2010, 06:15 PM
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"Saves a ton of money" ? WTF, real trim costs like 200 bucks and you can actually wash it and take it through a car wash without it peeling on you. I tried the cheap way and finished 1 window, ripped it all off, slapped myself for spending 20 dollars on that crap, and ordered the real thing the next morning.
Eventually you're going to do the same thing... everyone does.
I tried the cheap way and finished 1 window, ripped it all off, slapped myself for spending 20 dollars on that crap, and ordered the real thing the next morning. Eventually you're going to do the same thing... everyone does.
-David
09-22-2010, 12:39 PM
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My Ride: BMW
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"Saves a ton of money" ? WTF, real trim costs like 200 bucks and you can actually wash it and take it through a car wash without it peeling on you. I tried the cheap way and finished 1 window, ripped it all off, slapped myself for spending 20 dollars on that crap, and ordered the real thing the next morning.
Eventually you're going to do the same thing... everyone does.
I tried the cheap way and finished 1 window, ripped it all off, slapped myself for spending 20 dollars on that crap, and ordered the real thing the next morning. Eventually you're going to do the same thing... everyone does.
It's very easy. All you need is a screw driver, hammer, and some cloth to keep the trim from springing back and scratching your car:
https://5series.net/forums/topic/282...-line-upgrade/
09-22-2010, 12:42 PM
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BTW, with the vinyl tape, if somebody runs their fingernail across it, it would leave an indentation mark that you can't really get rid of. That's what made me get the OEM. The tape is too soft.
