Shadowline window trim in the US

hxd148 · 12-04-2019, 09:50 AM

I just recently purchased a '20 330i sportline and was curious if anyone had swapped out the satin chrome window trim that comes on the non- M sport models? I have a black grille and black wheels coming and the chrome trim around the windows wont really match. If anyone has any ideas on how to black out the trim I'd appreciate it. Not really looking to plastidip it as I dont think the finish looks to good. Thanks.

chenry · 12-04-2019, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by hxd148

I just recently purchased a '20 330i sportline and was curious if anyone had swapped out the satin chrome window trim that comes on the non- M sport models? I have a black grille and black wheels coming and the chrome trim around the windows wont really match. If anyone has any ideas on how to black out the trim I'd appreciate it. Not really looking to plastidip it as I dont think the finish looks to good. Thanks.

You can vinyl wrap

hxd148 · 12-04-2019, 06:39 PM

I had thought about wrapping them, but was curious if anyone had swapped the chrome trim for black trim peices from an Msport equipped car?

griz31 · 12-18-2019, 10:03 AM

Missed this thread but looking to do the same thing. Commented to follow any suggestions

haztronic · 12-18-2019, 06:48 PM

I've been looking into the same for blacking out mine but I don't think there is an option yet to swap out the trim (even though it seems like you can snap them out and snap new ones back in fairly easily).

I most likely will give vinyl wrapping a go myself. I've watched a fair few YouTube videos now and it doesn't look too difficult as long as you get the right tools and prep well.

Peter619 · 05-11-2020, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by haztronic

I've been looking into the same for blacking out mine but I don't think there is an option yet to swap out the trim (even though it seems like you can snap them out and snap new ones back in fairly easily).

I most likely will give vinyl wrapping a go myself. I've watched a fair few YouTube videos now and it doesn't look too difficult as long as you get the right tools and prep well.

Has anyone determined if the window trim is available? I'd like an alternative to vinyl wrap as well.

SaNGRia · 01-13-2022, 12:02 AM

I just got this. Will let you guys know how it works out.

VipinLJ · 01-13-2022, 02:00 PM

Keis motorsports has a video where they remove and paint the brushed chrome trim on their G20 330i. A cheap DIY if you can remove door cards and mirrors.

SaNGRia · 01-13-2022, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by VipinLJ

Keis motorsports has a video where they remove and paint the brushed chrome trim on their G20 330i. A cheap DIY if you can remove door cards and mirrors.

Yeah i watched it. But the product i bought looks pretty good. And no need to remove anything.

VipinLJ · 01-13-2022, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SaNGRia

Yeah i watched it. But the product i bought looks pretty good. And no need to remove anything.

I've been eyeing the product you bought. Let me know how it goes. If it is decent enough, I'd like to get a set for my car as well.

SaNGRia · 01-14-2022, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by VipinLJ

I've been eyeing the product you bought. Let me know how it goes. If it is decent enough, I'd like to get a set for my car as well.

I have asked couple questions to seller before i bought this item. It is stainless steel thin pieces that is coated with gloss black so i am expecting perfect finish. Because they are so thin they will overlay on top of the existing trims. They also did precut under the mirror so it will sit just right. Plus the edges also covered. Each piece comes with protection cover and 3M tape on both edges. I am expecting a really good outcome. Will also share with pictures here.

If this works out well i think it is the best way to do it unless you have original trims which cost about $900.

IndotagSwizz · 01-14-2022, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by VipinLJ

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Originally Posted by SaNGRia

Yeah i watched it. But the product i bought looks pretty good. And no need to remove anything.

I've been eyeing the product you bought. Let me know how it goes. If it is decent enough, I'd like to get a set for my car as well.

+1 I been eyeing this for so long i seen the price drop 3 time already and now at this price it's hard to resist, my biggest fear is that it will get damaged during shipping, Hope this arrives in perfect condition and well packed for the forum member that ordered it so i can order it right away, and thank you for giving this a shot to whoever got it first, def gonna help the rest of us out making this decision

clamfroth · 02-19-2022, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SaNGRia

I have asked couple questions to seller before i bought this item. It is stainless steel thin pieces that is coated with gloss black so i am expecting perfect finish. Because they are so thin they will overlay on top of the existing trims. They also did precut under the mirror so it will sit just right. Plus the edges also covered. Each piece comes with protection cover and 3M tape on both edges. I am expecting a really good outcome. Will also share with pictures here.

If this works out well i think it is the best way to do it unless you have original trims which cost about $900.

Any update on this? I'd love to see some pics. My wifes wants black trim and I'm exploring options

SaNGRia · 02-21-2022, 01:51 AM

Unfortunately the seller i bought from canceled the item. I am still looking for this item. When i find it i will let you guys know.

buckeroo · 02-15-2024, 12:31 AM

any update?

RTPenland · 02-20-2024, 11:19 AM

Ive seen some very nice results from people that have their chrome professionally vinyl wrapped - just a thought

SaNGRia · 08-19-2024, 10:42 PM

I got that Chinese Black trims and they re pretty good :

TruBlkKngt · 10-11-2024, 07:40 PM

SaNGRia,

Does it still look good? I saw on Ebay and was thinking about trying.

12-04-2019, 09:50 AM	#1
hxd148 New Member 5 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW 330i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Savannah, GA iTrader: (0)	Shadowline window trim in the US I just recently purchased a '20 330i sportline and was curious if anyone had swapped out the satin chrome window trim that comes on the non- M sport models? I have a black grille and black wheels coming and the chrome trim around the windows wont really match. If anyone has any ideas on how to black out the trim I'd appreciate it. Not really looking to plastidip it as I dont think the finish looks to good. Thanks.
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hxd148 New Member 5 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW 330i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Savannah, GA iTrader: (0)	I had thought about wrapping them, but was curious if anyone had swapped the chrome trim for black trim peices from an Msport equipped car?
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12-18-2019, 10:03 AM	#4
griz31 Second Lieutenant 182 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW 330xi Join Date: May 2016 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	Missed this thread but looking to do the same thing. Commented to follow any suggestions __________________ 2020 G20 BMW 330i xdrive - Current 2011 E82 BMW 1M - SOLD 2016 F22 BMW M235i - SOLD BMW CCA Member -- NCC Chapter
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haztronic New Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW 3301 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Oakland iTrader: (0)	I've been looking into the same for blacking out mine but I don't think there is an option yet to swap out the trim (even though it seems like you can snap them out and snap new ones back in fairly easily). I most likely will give vinyl wrapping a go myself. I've watched a fair few YouTube videos now and it doesn't look too difficult as long as you get the right tools and prep well.
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01-13-2022, 12:02 AM	#7
SaNGRia Major 1105 Rep 1,411 Posts Drives: LCI E93 M3 + F85 X5M Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I just got this. Will let you guys know how it works out. __________________ E93 M3 6MT , Nav, Prem, Cold Weather, Sports package, & CA, RGBW DTM with RGB Demons + Eisenmann Race + BE + ARP + Brembo GT 380s, $3AG, $5AC, $508, $6NF, $601 Please "Appreciate" If you like my post! DIYs : OEM Camera Retrofit, FLA Retrofit , Drive Shaft Ticking , Starting Issue, , F85 ACC Retrofit
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VipinLJ Petrolhead 1963 Rep 3,518 Posts Drives: ‘20 330i,‘16 X3,‘18 SQ5,‘17 A7 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois iTrader: (2)	Keis motorsports has a video where they remove and paint the brushed chrome trim on their G20 330i. A cheap DIY if you can remove door cards and mirrors. __________________ Current: 2020 BMW 330i xDrive 2018 Audi SQ5 Prestige 2017 Audi A7 Prestige
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02-21-2022, 01:51 AM	#14
SaNGRia Major 1105 Rep 1,411 Posts Drives: LCI E93 M3 + F85 X5M Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Unfortunately the seller i bought from canceled the item. I am still looking for this item. When i find it i will let you guys know. __________________ E93 M3 6MT , Nav, Prem, Cold Weather, Sports package, & CA, RGBW DTM with RGB Demons + Eisenmann Race + BE + ARP + Brembo GT 380s, $3AG, $5AC, $508, $6NF, $601 Please "Appreciate" If you like my post! DIYs : OEM Camera Retrofit, FLA Retrofit , Drive Shaft Ticking , Starting Issue, , F85 ACC Retrofit
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RTPenland Captain 474 Rep 634 Posts Drives: Many BMWs Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Both Coasts iTrader: (0)	Ive seen some very nice results from people that have their chrome professionally vinyl wrapped - just a thought
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08-19-2024, 10:42 PM	#17
SaNGRia Major 1105 Rep 1,411 Posts Drives: LCI E93 M3 + F85 X5M Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I got that Chinese Black trims and they re pretty good : __________________ E93 M3 6MT , Nav, Prem, Cold Weather, Sports package, & CA, RGBW DTM with RGB Demons + Eisenmann Race + BE + ARP + Brembo GT 380s, $3AG, $5AC, $508, $6NF, $601 Please "Appreciate" If you like my post! DIYs : OEM Camera Retrofit, FLA Retrofit , Drive Shaft Ticking , Starting Issue, , F85 ACC Retrofit
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TruBlkKngt Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BWM 330i Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Mesa, AZ iTrader: (0)	SaNGRia, Does it still look good? I saw on Ebay and was thinking about trying.
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