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Pinchak
09-27-2012, 07:16 PM
My door panel door panel chrome trim (at the top of the door panel where it meets window) is deteriorating and would like to replace. Can get replacements at Bav Auto but costs about $145/door. Any alternative vendors that are more reasonable?
shogun
09-27-2012, 08:01 PM
what is the part number? Try Tischer BMW, they give discount on original parts.
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Pinchak
09-27-2012, 08:56 PM
what is the part number? Try Tischer BMW, they give discount on original parts.
getBMWparts.com (http://www.getbmwparts.com/)

also BMA BMA Auto Parts | Bumper to Bumper since 1978 | Oem auto parts, vw parts, sachs boge, mercedes benz parts, honda auto parts, saab parts (http://www.bmaparts.com/)

Don't have part number but will find and check out sites
shogun
09-28-2012, 08:20 AM
the part number you can find here based on your VIN
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Russell
09-28-2012, 07:54 PM
I covered mine in mat black exterior trim tape a couple of years ago. Still looks fine.
Dave M
09-29-2012, 12:48 PM
I covered mine in mat black exterior trim tape a couple of years ago. Still looks fine.

Same here, still looks great (better than the exterior that needs to be re-done) and it cost ~$6 ;)
Pinchak
10-06-2012, 10:24 PM
Same here, still looks great (better than the exterior that needs to be re-done) and it cost ~$6 ;)

Thanks for the idea. I'm going t0 try black tape.
ahlem
10-11-2012, 12:30 PM
You sure it's not just oxidized aluminum?
Bavauto or classic trim coat sell kits to redo those at $50-60.
Pinchak
10-11-2012, 03:59 PM
Don't think it's aluminum. Tried to clean it but got nowhere. Will give it another shot. Thanks for the response. Should be aluminum given the quoted price on replacements at Bav Auto.
Bill R.
10-13-2012, 12:09 PM
Like ahlem said ,its oxidized aluminum, actually i think its aluminum with a clear coat over it . There are a number of companies that sell a polishing kit to redo it..
First you have to strip off the clear coat and then polish the strip, the drawback is that once you've done that the polished aluminum will tarnish fairly quickly unless you clear coat it again.