DIY: E90 Window Trim Removal/Painting/Re-installation

fdriller9 · 12-25-2009, 09:04 PM

UPDATE: After 6 months of having my trim painted, it is chipping. I think it might have to do with not sanding the surface enough.

So I decided to attempt painting my window trim despite all the negative feedback people were leaving about how hard it was to do. Here is my experience and the steps I took to achieve the final product. Hope you guys find it helpful. If you're in Jersey/Philly I'd be happy to help you out. Just shoot me a PM.

Attachment in second post.

fdriller9 · 12-25-2009, 09:10 PM

Here are some (crappy) pics of the finished trim.

[IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*********/100_1216.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*********/100_1219.jpg[/IMG]

NiVeDh · 12-26-2009, 08:19 PM

Very clear and detailed DIY. Thanks a lot man! I'll be attempting this soon.

By the way, you can attach the PDF directly here. I've done it for you on this post - I hope you don't mind.

fdriller9 · 12-28-2009, 09:43 PM

Thanks. I thought I could do that but didn't know how. I searched the forum for any insight on this but couldn't find anything. BTW good luck. I hope your install goes well.

csupernova · 06-13-2010, 11:28 AM

Wow....i came across this DIY when I want to remove the window trim. Very clear and helpful. Thanks OP !!!!! really appreciate it !

fdriller9 · 06-13-2010, 06:52 PM

No problem but I don't recommend painting anymore. My trim is chipping on my passenger side. I'll be vinyl-ing it soon.

csupernova · 06-13-2010, 10:46 PM

I'm doing vinyl on the top window trim now. It is a PITA to do it though...... i hope it turns out good.

NaTuReB0Y · 06-13-2010, 10:51 PM

i got mine painting for $150....almost a year........no chipping......

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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	DIY: E90 Window Trim Removal/Painting/Re-installation UPDATE: After 6 months of having my trim painted, it is chipping. I think it might have to do with not sanding the surface enough. So I decided to attempt painting my window trim despite all the negative feedback people were leaving about how hard it was to do. Here is my experience and the steps I took to achieve the final product. Hope you guys find it helpful. If you're in Jersey/Philly I'd be happy to help you out. Just shoot me a PM. Attachment in second post. Last edited by fdriller9; 06-13-2010 at 06:55 PM..
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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Here are some (crappy) pics of the finished trim. [IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*******/100_1216.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww146/*******/100_1219.jpg[/IMG]
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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Thanks. I thought I could do that but didn't know how. I searched the forum for any insight on this but couldn't find anything. BTW good luck. I hope your install goes well.
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06-13-2010, 11:28 AM	#5
csupernova Captain 32 Rep 606 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (7)	Wow....i came across this DIY when I want to remove the window trim. Very clear and helpful. Thanks OP !!!!! really appreciate it !
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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	No problem but I don't recommend painting anymore. My trim is chipping on my passenger side. I'll be vinyl-ing it soon.
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06-13-2010, 10:46 PM	#7
csupernova Captain 32 Rep 606 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (7)	I'm doing vinyl on the top window trim now. It is a PITA to do it though...... i hope it turns out good.
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06-13-2010, 10:51 PM	#8
NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 339 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	i got mine painting for $150....almost a year........no chipping...... __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
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