Changing trim

Colw1 · Post by **Colw1** » Mon Aug 30, 2021 9:35 pm

Hi can anyone tell me if it’s possible to change the trim on a m40 the one like a gold colour to a gloss black one. The trim I’m talking about is the front outer trim near the day running lights. I don’t really want to change the whole trim panel as the expense so I would like to clip this trim out and replace. If anyone knows the part no please share and possibly a link to it
Cheers col

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:06 pm

Have a look at Realoem (BMW Parts database on line) and use the last 7 of your VIN to pull up the right car.

If it is available it will probably be in the Vehicle Trim section, or possibly under Retrofittings.

Colw1 · Post by **Colw1** » Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:26 pm

I did this but didn’t really find anything but if someone does please pass it on

sapphireblack · Post by **sapphireblack** » Tue Aug 31, 2021 6:14 am

The cheapest option is to remove the trim, or have it removed, and take it to a paint shop or possibly have it wrapped. If they're offered by BMW theyll be expensive.

On an E71 BMW offer gloss black grills but not the foglight trim.

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Tue Aug 31, 2021 7:17 am

I think you’re right. I can’t see any direct replacement on RealOEM either. From what I know of BMW it would likely be the entire assembly rather than just that part as it will come in from a subcontractor prebuilt. The subbie won’t be allowed to sell it themselves.

Item 3 here: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpa ... Id=51_5781 is the gloss black version but it’s the whole thing and is around £120 per side.

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