Shadow Line Trim

Sam_335i · 01-09-2011, 01:03 PM

Was thinking about ordering the shadow line trim from Tischer but don't have an installer.

Anyone have experience with installing this kit on an E92? Pics of your work would be appreciated.

bavarian19 · 01-09-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam_335i

Was thinking about ordering the shadow line trim from Tischer but don't have an installer.

Anyone have experience with installing this kit on an E92? Pics of your work would be appreciated.

I do. I did the trim swap on my E90, and you can search for the DIY that I created as a result.

I am considering doing the same for my E92, and ordering the trim, but doing the install myself.

I would do the labor for less than what the dealership will ask (and they probably have no experience doing it)

bigdaddycane · 01-10-2011, 08:35 AM

How bout a shadow line trim MD VA DC install?

I did the upper section but have not tackled the lower, which looks like a PITA

bavarian19 · 01-10-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddycane

How bout a shadow line trim MD VA DC install?

I did the upper section but have not tackled the lower, which looks like a PITA

I can do it all! I have done everything including taking the mirrors off and door panels on my E90 and on my E92. If you want to PM me, we can set something up.

dc5_champ88 · 01-10-2011, 03:54 PM

hwo much do you charge?

anyone have a link for the shadow lines?

bavarian19 · 01-10-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dc5_champ88

hwo much do you charge?

anyone have a link for the shadow lines?

I would guess that most dealerships (again, without the experience) will probably quote about 3-4 hours of labor. At the going rate of about $100 an hour, most dealerships will probably charge $300-$400 for the install.

I would probably ask for about half of that for the work. It is a timely procedure, and I would ensure that it is done right.

bavarian19 · 01-10-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dc5_champ88

hwo much do you charge?

anyone have a link for the shadow lines?

Matte: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

Gloss:http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

Tischer probably has the best prices around.

I PM'ed Evan about the possibility of a GB, but I don't know how much of a discount we would be able to get.

bigdaddycane · 01-10-2011, 04:34 PM

Bavarian, I would be definitely interested in setting something up.

Sterling quoted me ~$270 for the install of the lower pieces on an E90.

Where do you live in Va. I'm in Ashburn....

Also, from what I've seen Faulkner BMW in Pa. has better prices than Tischer.

bavarian19 · 01-10-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddycane

Bavarian, I would be definitely interested in setting something up.

Sterling quoted me ~$270 for the install of the lower pieces on an E90.

Where do you live in Va. I'm in Ashburn....

Also, from what I've seen Faulkner BMW in Pa. has better prices than Tischer.

I live in Ashburn Village.

bavarian19 · 01-10-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddycane

Bavarian, I would be definitely interested in setting something up.

Sterling quoted me ~$270 for the install of the lower pieces on an E90.

Where do you live in Va. I'm in Ashburn....

Also, from what I've seen Faulkner BMW in Pa. has better prices than Tischer.

If you want, I can do it for you. PM me and we can talk about a price if need be.

scottp999 · 01-10-2011, 04:46 PM

bavarian19,

I will keep you in mind for this. Probably will be a few months if I pick up the trim. Will let you know. By the way the Alufelgens I got from you are still looking great!

bavarian19 · 01-10-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by scottp999

bavarian19,

I will keep you in mind for this. Probably will be a few months if I pick up the trim. Will let you know. By the way the Alufelgens I got from you are still looking great!

Im probably along the same timeframe. I did the vinyl, and I like the shadowline look, but I really want the OEM trim at this point.

Glad the wheels are treating you well!

As previously stated, I have basically done this whole DIY for the E92. I have done the E90 trim swap, and I have done all the steps minus removing the trim (taking off door panels and mirrors) in the E92. I would be more than happy to do the trim swap for you as well!

dcorn · 01-10-2011, 07:27 PM

I might want to get in on this at some point too. My chrome trim is stained in a few spots and generally looks like crap.

bavarian19 · 01-10-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dcorn

I might want to get in on this at some point too. My chrome trim is stained in a few spots and generally looks like crap.

Come one, come all.

dc5_champ88 · 01-11-2011, 10:34 AM

WTF why does it cost so much to buy some damn trim! im about to just vinyl wrap it

bavarian19 · 01-11-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dc5_champ88

WTF why does it cost so much to buy some damn trim! im about to just vinyl wrap it

I did the vinyl, and believe me, it is not worth it. I had a local vinyl shop do it, and I still want to swap it out for the real thing (enough to go through with it)

bkrM3 · 01-11-2011, 02:53 PM

Am I nuts or does it look like that price from tischer for the GLOSS for the E92 is $745 + a magic $330 extra. You have got to be god damn kidding me for window trim... Can't possibly be right

bigdaddycane · 01-11-2011, 04:49 PM

that seems high....

try Faulkner BMW in Pa. I'll be getting mine from them.....better prices than Tischer.

bkrM3 · 01-11-2011, 04:55 PM

Thanks, good to know there's a parts place in PA that's reasonable.

RE: the trim...I think i might actually just have it gloss vinyl'd first to see if i like it. If i want it to be permanent, that's the easy part. My family owns a body shop and towing company

bavarian19 · 01-11-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddycane

that seems high....

try Faulkner BMW in Pa. I'll be getting mine from them.....better prices than Tischer.

That is for the coupe. The coupe is more expensive than the sedan for some reason.

Did you call for a price quote? Who is your contact there?

bavarian19 · 01-11-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bkr335

Am I nuts or does it look like that price from tischer for the GLOSS for the E92 is $745 + a magic $330 extra. You have got to be god damn kidding me for window trim... Can't possibly be right

Unfortunately, that is right. www.realoem.com prices out each of the parts at an MSRP of about $1200, so I think Tischer is amongst the more reasonable. May not be the absolute cheapest, but I doubt it will be much less.

Trevor008 · 01-11-2011, 09:02 PM

Anybody ever try getting a quote from a body shop? I'd think it would be cheaper to just get the standard trim painted than it would be to buy new ones from Tischer...... I may be wrong though?

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