Black fender trim-DIY

EV0LVE · 10-31-2011, 01:52 AM

Thats a hamann style cf lip.

XDEEDUBBX · 02-09-2012, 01:38 AM

I think im going to do mine in the morning and wrap it with some cf vinyl I have lying around

jordan0000 · 02-10-2012, 12:51 PM

Does anyone know why the aftermarket painted fender trim says it doesn't fit vehicles equipped with the Driver Assistance Package (Parking Assistant Option).

I have the driver assistance package but I want to replace the chrome fender trim. Any ideas???

darrko · 02-11-2012, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jordan0000

Does anyone know why the aftermarket painted fender trim says it doesn't fit vehicles equipped with the Driver Assistance Package (Parking Assistant Option).

I have the driver assistance package but I want to replace the chrome fender trim. Any ideas???

Perhaps its because the Parking Assist option includes a camera/sensor built into the fender trim while the after-market trim does not have the required cut-outs?

jordan0000 · 02-13-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by darrko

Perhaps its because the Parking Assist option includes a camera/sensor built into the fender trim while the after-market trim does not have the required cut-outs?

Maybe I could have mine painted, and they could just not paint the sensor?

fastNugly · 06-20-2012, 08:16 PM

This worked like a charm.
Thanks for posting.

I too used a card (Drivers License) to pop it out

Regardless · 07-12-2012, 09:13 AM

I just tried this last night.

The corners of my california drivers license look like they were chewed on by rodents..

The little plastic snaps that connect the chrome piece to the lighting piece.. are so weak! two of mine broke off while trying to pry them out..

Otherwise, I just used black vinyl and wrapped it... anyone else try vinyl wrapping this piece? Maybe I'm just not handy, but I had to make two pieces and a seam, to accommodate for the indentations..

WST · 08-17-2012, 02:59 AM

After reading all of your comments and experience, I think spray seems to be the easiest way to do it. Nice job.

darrko · 08-17-2012, 03:11 AM

Am I the only one who has not been able to remove the fender trim? It just seems so resilient! I even bought a scratchless trim removal tool and I still can't find it in me to push it in deep enough to pry it out. Any advice?

BigDeep1 · 11-08-2012, 12:11 AM

Have you guys been getting this black side fender trim from anywhere in particular?

F10FIEND · 03-21-2013, 03:52 AM

ah i broke mines today

KBMWCT · 04-25-2013, 04:02 PM

where did you get the black trim pieces?

borys · 04-30-2014, 05:49 PM

Looks so good! Where did you get body painted side markers on the front bumper and those on the side as well? Did you paint them yourself?
Need those! Thanks!

EZDozzit · 05-01-2014, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by acf10

Looks so good! Where did you get body painted side markers on the front bumper and those on the side as well? Did you paint them yourself?
Need those! Thanks!

I got mine from IND-Distribution.

worrisomebear · 04-29-2015, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acf10

Looks so good! Where did you get body painted side markers on the front bumper and those on the side as well? Did you paint them yourself?
Need those! Thanks!

I got mine from JBSpeed , who is a seller/sponsor here

///M5Driver · 04-29-2015, 05:05 PM

$80 for a piece of trim? No thanks

macastel · 06-23-2015, 02:56 PM

Can anybody advice how to vynil the fender trim? or if the recommendation is to spray them. what can of paint should I use? I have a gray metallic 550i

thanks!!

EZDozzit · 06-23-2015, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macastel

Can anybody advice how to vynil the fender trim? or if the recommendation is to spray them. what can of paint should I use? I have a gray metallic 550i

thanks!!

You also have the option of purchasing them from IND already painted to match the body color. They have them for both, LCI and pre-LCI 5 series.

http://ind-distribution.com/ind/bran...ci-side-marker

Alcenos · 07-02-2015, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macastel

Can anybody advice how to vynil the fender trim? or if the recommendation is to spray them. what can of paint should I use? I have a gray metallic 550i

thanks!!

I first tried the vinyl, using a lot of patience and a heat gun, but I am not 100% satisfied with my work. The concave shape is not easy. I also broke a few of the chrome clips which are extremely weak. I have purchased a new set and will have them painted. I wish I would have seen that painted LCI side markers are now available.

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Regardless Private First Class 33 Rep 180 Posts Drives: turbo'd inline 6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I just tried this last night. The corners of my california drivers license look like they were chewed on by rodents.. The little plastic snaps that connect the chrome piece to the lighting piece.. are so weak! two of mine broke off while trying to pry them out.. Otherwise, I just used black vinyl and wrapped it... anyone else try vinyl wrapping this piece? Maybe I'm just not handy, but I had to make two pieces and a seam, to accommodate for the indentations..
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darrko Lieutenant 76 Rep 584 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 Comp. Ed. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW M5 [0.00]	Am I the only one who has not been able to remove the fender trim? It just seems so resilient! I even bought a scratchless trim removal tool and I still can't find it in me to push it in deep enough to pry it out. Any advice? __________________ Garage: 2012 520d (retired) 2016 M5 Comp. Ed. 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S (retired) 2023 X5 xDrive45e
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BigDeep1 First Lieutenant 33 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Sport - P1, P2 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Irving, TX - Valley Ranch iTrader: (0)	Have you guys been getting this black side fender trim from anywhere in particular?
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///M5Driver First Lieutenant 35 Rep 307 Posts Drives: gaggle of BMW's Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Leawood, KS iTrader: (1)	$80 for a piece of trim? No thanks
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macastel Banned 10 Rep 81 Posts Drives: BMW 550i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: York, PA iTrader: (0)	Can anybody advice how to vynil the fender trim? or if the recommendation is to spray them. what can of paint should I use? I have a gray metallic 550i thanks!!
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