How to remove e92 chrome window trim for painting/wrapping

jrp73 · 08-24-2014, 08:49 AM

Hi guys - I've seen a few threads of people saying they have done this but none say how to actually do it.

How can I remove the chrome window trim of my e92 to first attempt a wrap and if that fails paint it gloss black? Is it easy to remove?

Thanks

'V' · 08-24-2014, 08:56 AM

The big piece on the top is attached by clips and pulls off (start from the middle)

There are 3 pieces on the bottom. The one under the back window slides out push it towards the front of the car.

The one under the door window also slides out - push it towards the back of the car.

For the next small piece under the mirror I would suggest removing the mirror, 5 minute task!

It's a doddle to do but I would also suggest you get some new clips from the stealers as they will likely break

I wrapped mine and to be honest turned out pretty good. I will be doing it again when I wrap the whole car but it does look much better than the chrome.

Have fun
'V'

jrp73 · 08-24-2014, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by V

The big piece on the top is attached by clips and pulls off (start from the middle)

There are 3 pieces on the bottom. The one under the back window slides out push it towards the front of the car.

The one under the door window also slides out - push it towards the back of the car.

For the next small piece under the mirror I would suggest removing the mirror, 5 minute task!

It's a doddle to do but I would also suggest you get some new clips from the stealers as they will likely break

I wrapped mine and to be honest turned out pretty good. I will be doing it again when I wrap the whole car but it does look much better than the chrome.

Have fun
'V'

Cheers mate really useful ... Managed to get the rear bottom parts off but the front seem to be stuck - any ideas?

'V' · 08-24-2014, 12:43 PM

It will slide off. Mine was difficult initially.
I managed to get a very thin blade in the spilt between the 2 pieces on the door that loosened the longer section, just be very careful not to slip cause you'll either scratch the chrome (I wasn't bothered about that), scratch your paintwork on the door, or stab yourself and have back holiday Monday in A&E

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jrp73 Lieutenant 35 Rep 517 Posts Drives: E92 330D Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	How to remove e92 chrome window trim for painting/wrapping Hi guys - I've seen a few threads of people saying they have done this but none say how to actually do it. How can I remove the chrome window trim of my e92 to first attempt a wrap and if that fails paint it gloss black? Is it easy to remove? Thanks
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'V' Captain 43 Rep 902 Posts Drives: ~Carbon black F36 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	The big piece on the top is attached by clips and pulls off (start from the middle) There are 3 pieces on the bottom. The one under the back window slides out push it towards the front of the car. The one under the door window also slides out - push it towards the back of the car. For the next small piece under the mirror I would suggest removing the mirror, 5 minute task! It's a doddle to do but I would also suggest you get some new clips from the stealers as they will likely break I wrapped mine and to be honest turned out pretty good. I will be doing it again when I wrap the whole car but it does look much better than the chrome. Have fun 'V'
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'V' Captain 43 Rep 902 Posts Drives: ~Carbon black F36 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	It will slide off. Mine was difficult initially. I managed to get a very thin blade in the spilt between the 2 pieces on the door that loosened the longer section, just be very careful not to slip cause you'll either scratch the chrome (I wasn't bothered about that), scratch your paintwork on the door, or stab yourself and have back holiday Monday in A&E
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