Shadowline trim peeling

Enthusiast · 07-04-2014, 08:13 PM

While washing my car the other day I noticed that the shadowline trim near my side view mirror has peeled off significantly. I noticed the peeling on the shadowline trim before along the top of the trim but it was never as severe as this. Even though I am not covered under the CPO warranty would the dealership still replace the trim for me?

pwr hungry · 07-04-2014, 08:59 PM

That almost looks like it is currently wrapped...

zero2sixtyZ · 07-10-2014, 01:28 PM

Ask the dealership...? I'm sure your mileage will vary with dealership to dealership. If not, don't have them replace it and have it wrapped.

pinder91 · 07-10-2014, 05:11 PM

Yeah, the real question is is that actually OEM trim, or did the previous owner wrap it before they turned in the vehicle? I thought the factory shadowline was plastic, but that looks like it's actually aluminum underneath.

NightStalker · 07-10-2014, 10:53 PM

If your car is not m sport. Then your trim is not OEM gloss black so dealer will not do anything, it's either painted or vinyled...best solution IF dealer does not help get it vinyled over it again or re vinyl if it's old vinyl. That's it

NightStalker · 07-11-2014, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Enthusiast

According to this the shadowline trim comes with the sports package, which is what my car is equipped with.
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2009/...?__federated=1

So then you have a shot at the dealer, if not..repair with vinyl is fast and cost effective also..so you have nothing to worry about

pinder91 · 07-11-2014, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by RSNGH

If your car is not m sport. Then your trim is not OEM gloss black

Even if the car wasn't ZSP, the previous owner could've swapped it before turning the car in.

khaye1 · 07-11-2014, 09:43 PM

Left corner looks like it was scraped on something...maybe that's what caused it to peel to begin with? If that's the case then...dealership will tell you to pound sand

whosdady · 07-12-2014, 07:43 AM

It may be the picture but I haven't seen any shadow line trim look like that damaged or undamaged. OEM SL trim looks like it's anodized. That looks like a cheap wrap that is failing. Ask me how I know. I'm replacing my wrap with shadow line.

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pwr hungry Banned 41 Rep 1,257 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Amer'ca iTrader: (2)	That almost looks like it is currently wrapped...
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pinder91 Private First Class 43 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Metro-Detroit, MI iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [8.00]	Yeah, the real question is is that actually OEM trim, or did the previous owner wrap it before they turned in the vehicle? I thought the factory shadowline was plastic, but that looks like it's actually aluminum underneath. __________________ 2007 E92 335i BSM/Saddle 6MT ZSP / ZPP / ZCW LC818 / PSS (FR) / PS4S (RR) Dynavin N6 OEM M3 Carbon Roof / OEM M3 Mirrors
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NightStalker ✰ 267 Rep 2,741 Posts Drives: Audi Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York City iTrader: (12)	If your car is not m sport. Then your trim is not OEM gloss black so dealer will not do anything, it's either painted or vinyled...best solution IF dealer does not help get it vinyled over it again or re vinyl if it's old vinyl. That's it
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khaye1 Colonel 145 Rep 2,809 Posts Drives: 18 AW F80 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (8)	Left corner looks like it was scraped on something...maybe that's what caused it to peel to begin with? If that's the case then...dealership will tell you to pound sand __________________
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whosdady Major 135 Rep 1,075 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: STL iTrader: (10)	It may be the picture but I haven't seen any shadow line trim look like that damaged or undamaged. OEM SL trim looks like it's anodized. That looks like a cheap wrap that is failing. Ask me how I know. I'm replacing my wrap with shadow line.
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