Updated B-Pillar - M5 style ::)
11-23-2011, 03:46 PM
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Most of the members here have updated their B-Pillars to either Carbon Fiber look or Vinyl but I wanted more of an M5 Gloss look . Bought a set from ebay of high gloss piano BLACK polycarbonate pillars and got them in couple of days 
The cutting is 94% close to oem. The covers are pretty thin but I am sure they can be thinner for more flush look. To be honest they look better than I expected and I am really liking the gloss look, like it comes in the M5s
Link to ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/04-11-BMW-5-...item35b63dab5a
Would I buy it again? YES
How is the quality? Good, but only time will tell
What change would I make? Maybe improve the fitment a little, lines on top are not as close to oem. Also if possible make the covers thinner. I think there is room
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The cutting is 94% close to oem. The covers are pretty thin but I am sure they can be thinner for more flush look. To be honest they look better than I expected and I am really liking the gloss look, like it comes in the M5s
Link to ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/04-11-BMW-5-...item35b63dab5a
Would I buy it again? YES
How is the quality? Good, but only time will tell
What change would I make? Maybe improve the fitment a little, lines on top are not as close to oem. Also if possible make the covers thinner. I think there is room
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11-23-2011, 04:49 PM
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11-23-2011, 04:50 PM
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11-23-2011, 05:52 PM
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i did the same thing to my car...hi-gloss back on all the pillars and the shadowline trim too. i did mine with Oracal vinyl. i loved it, it came out very clean! 
this solution looks amazing too.
this solution looks amazing too.
11-24-2011, 02:43 AM
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Looks good. think ill change my trim to gloss black.
I have bought matte shadowline trim, but thinking now I might get my black grill and shadowline trim painted gloss black. Has anyone done that?
Mark
I have bought matte shadowline trim, but thinking now I might get my black grill and shadowline trim painted gloss black. Has anyone done that?
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11-24-2011, 05:55 AM
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11-24-2011, 11:46 AM
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My trim is pretty messed up, is this the entire trim or just a vinyl cover? I had bought the carbon fiber ones recently and they didn't fit well at all.