touch up paint for oem gloss black window trim

sohcpunk · 06-21-2012, 03:46 PM

Hey guys, I have the e90 with M-sport package which includes the black exterior gloss trim. Recently I found a huge scratch on one of the trim pieces. It will cost some money to replace it so I was thinking I can use some touch up paint to cover it up. Does anyone know the paint code for this specific color? Much appreciated.

VTECaddict · 06-21-2012, 03:58 PM

It's black plastic, there is no paint code.

335dM · 06-21-2012, 05:07 PM

They changed all 6 of them on my car under warranty because of rock chip

triger716 · 06-21-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

It's black plastic, there is no paint code.

I don't think it's plastic. My issue is there are little spots on the very edges of the trim where the paint has come off and it is silver underneath so I believe it is metal. I have been wondering how much it would cost just to get the trim repainted.

VMRWheels · 06-21-2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by triger716

I don't think it's plastic. My issue is there are little spots on the very edges of the trim where the paint has come off and it is silver underneath so I believe it is metal. I have been wondering how much it would cost just to get the trim repainted.

Vinyl would be the cheaper alternative compared to paint. A ton of guys have done it on this forum to cover up their chrome trim.

anerbe · 06-22-2012, 08:15 AM

or plasti-dip the whole trim

Biohazard29 · 06-22-2012, 09:45 AM

parts are cheap online to replace, just chekc tisher and order them, easy to install

David1 · 06-22-2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by anerbe

or plasti-dip the whole trim

That stuff is not a solution. The oem stuff is gloss black painted.

sohcpunk · 06-22-2012, 11:03 AM

Guys, I'm not looking to put vinyl or plastic dip the piece. This would throw off my entire gloss black trim which came stock on the car. In addition, finding a replacement part would cost more than the touch up paint. Just wanted something to cover some up chips.

David1 · 06-22-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by sohcpunk

Guys, I'm not looking to put vinyl or plastic dip the piece. This would throw off my entire gloss black trim which came stock on the car. In addition, finding a replacement part would cost more than the touch up paint. Just wanted something to cover some up chips.

There is no specific touch up paint for it.

triger716 · 06-22-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Biohazard29

parts are cheap online to replace, just chekc tisher and order them, easy to install

I wouldn't call $183.24 per side cheap.

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Originally Posted by sohcpunk

Guys, I'm not looking to put vinyl or plastic dip the piece. This would throw off my entire gloss black trim which came stock on the car. In addition, finding a replacement part would cost more than the touch up paint. Just wanted something to cover some up chips.

+1

mmmmQuattro · 07-23-2012, 07:29 AM

it's painted gloss black.
here is a post; not sure if it is correct.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...72&postcount=2

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