How to fix door sill emblem?

[e90gene]

The front passenger door sill emblem is coming off on my f15. Did anyone had this problem and was able to fix it? Please let me know how you fixed it.

[Clifton]

given that you have the bend marks in the soft metal, your best option may be to replace it. I'm not sure you could ever repair it enough to look good, vs just replacing.

Maybe time for an upgrade, i.e., OEM LED door sill

https://www.rgsportshop.com/index.ph...product_id=809

[e90gene]

Thanks Clifton. I might replace it down the road but for now I plan to fix it. I wonder, what is the process to remove it without breaking anything as it will be easier to work on it while it removed than trying to glue it back in while it's on the car

[Clifton]

Originally Posted by e90gene

Thanks Clifton. I might replace it down the road but for now I plan to fix it. I wonder, what is the process to remove it without breaking anything as it will be easier to work on it while it removed than trying to glue it back in while it's on the car

What about just gluing it down or using strong double sided 3m tape so that you don't have to risk more damage. You could possibly even do this without removing any plastic and save headache and time.

You might even be able to use a small hand held metal roller to work out the bend marks.

Just kicking around ideas.

[Qsilver7]

The sill (mucket trim) pieces snap into the the place. The way it is sticking up in your pick…looks like one or more of the clips on the underside that holds it in place have broken off.

You can see the various sill trim pieces that snap into #1 in the diagram below from the part database. Check to see if your sill piece still has the plastic clips that secure it. The fix appears to be to purchase additional clips…or purchase the appropriate mucket trim piece for your X5…which looks like it should be #8 (or #7 if you have illuminated sills).

The diagram below is from www.bimmercat.com…enter the last 7 digits of your VIN to get the correct 11 digit BMW part numbers for either the hardware pieces or sill piece…you can then simply type BMW xx xx x xxx xxx (where x- the part nbrs) into a google search box to find vendors that sell that part. Or call you local BMW dealership and have them order it for you.

[Qsilver7]

Here are the instructions for replacing or removing the sill trim:

[ill250]

Mine was coming up like your and i just used Scotch double sided tape.

[snowsurfer]

Had a similar issue on my drivers side front trim.

• Used a heat gun (not too high of heat so you don't melt the plastic) and a plastic spatula to get under the metal and get it off.
• Then painstakingly got all of the old double siding tape off (takes about 20 minutes if you are working slow) with a razor blade.
• After doing that, flattened the metal the best I could using metal barbell weight on a flat surface (like a roller)
• Prep both sides with rubbing alcohol or denatured alcohol
• Used this tape (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TC16SZ7) to reattach with a little bit of heat.

I then switched the drivers side and passenger side ones so it gets less traffic.

Came out next to perfect.

[e90gene]

Thank you, everyone. It's actually pretty easy to remove and there is no need to detach the door sill trim. I was able unclip the inserts by just inserting the credit card and gently prying it up. See picture.
Then I detached the metal piece, cleaned it up and used 3M trim tape that I picked up at AutoZone.

[N7_Prolific]

Originally Posted by e90gene

The front passenger door sill emblem is coming off on my f15. Did anyone had this problem and was able to fix it? Please let me know how you fixed it.

I'm facing the same problem was looking to find a set on eBay but no luck.

[Violator]

Originally Posted by Clifton

given that you have the bend marks in the soft metal, your best option may be to replace it. I'm not sure you could ever repair it enough to look good, vs just replacing.

Maybe time for an upgrade, i.e., OEM LED door sill

https://www.rgsportshop.com/index.ph...product_id=809

This is the way. +1

Agree, there is zero reason to remove the sill piece.

- Use a trim tool, or provided wooden trim tool and pry up the existing piece at the spots on where the clips are.
- Snap in the new piece.
Done

If you don’t want the OEM LED version, I replaced my OEM ///M ones with the LED shortly after taking ownership. I’d consider selling my front set if you’re interested.

Cheers,
V

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by N7_Prolific

I'm facing the same problem was looking to find a set on eBay but no luck.

Did you search for them on eBay using their 11 digit BMW part number? If not, that usually works better than just trying a generic word search.

[N7_Prolific]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Did you search for them on eBay using their 11 digit BMW part number? If not, that usually works better than just trying a generic word search.

No. I just did a general search, But I'll try to find the part number and search for it. Someone link a website where we can buy led ones could anyone say it's it's a legit place to buy from?

[Violator]

Originally Posted by Clifton

given that you have the bend marks in the soft metal, your best option may be to replace it. I'm not sure you could ever repair it enough to look good, vs just replacing.

Maybe time for an upgrade, i.e., OEM LED door sill

https://www.rgsportshop.com/index.ph...product_id=809

Originally Posted by N7_Prolific

No. I just did a general search, But I'll try to find the part number and search for it. Someone link a website where we can buy led ones could anyone say it's it's a legit place to buy from?

Clifton did that in post #2. Ben will take care of you.

[N7_Prolific]

Originally Posted by Violator

Clifton did that in post #2. Ben will take care of you.

Yes Clifton made the post. I'm still new abs getting use to using this forum so certain things I won't pick up in same time. Who is ben?