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Well that was a s*** Job. Now with pics.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:55 pm
by Ollie_bwoii
Just after about 2 hours of restling, got the stupid chrome trim in, for the rear windscreen.
Got the front to do tommorrow. Have to say it is one of the worst jobs I've done on the chromie, replacing my whole interior was easier.
After the front is done, I hope to never do it again.
Although the finished product looks great and is a vast improvement.
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:57 pm
by Alex
bet it looks good though
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:59 pm
by Ollie_bwoii
It really does. Never realised how awful condition they were actually in till i saw the new items.
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:01 pm
by Sanchez
Surely you've got some pics for show your new chrome off!!!!!!
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:02 pm
by ImysE30
Hmmmm new chrome
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:02 pm
by capri_rob
I need to do mine - considering replacing with shadowline - or just spraying the existing trim black - would that work ?
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:04 pm
by Ollie_bwoii
I will take pictures when I have finished the whole job!
And there is nothing better than new chrome
Rob It's not a job I would recommend but it certainly looks great when done. Shadowline would look
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:13 pm
by /// KAMI
New chrome hey get some pics up mate.......
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:19 pm
by e30topless
ollie did you use a windscreen trim tool ?
they are very cheap (about a fiver) and takes 10 mins with a bit of wd40
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:21 pm
by JJ26
There's a tool for that job, and if you havnt got one u can make one out of stiff wire. ;)
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:22 pm
by Ollie_bwoii
Yep used the tool, cost me £25 and was cr*p although did make the job slightly easier than using screw drivers.
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:25 pm
by Jim320i
Where did you get the trim mate? I really need to pick some up but can't find any...
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:30 pm
by Ollie_bwoii
Its genuine BMW parts, special order from parts auction, but its similiar price from BMW direct.
Front and rear totaled at just under £60
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:33 pm
by Simon13
if your using new windscreen rubbers then it really isn't fun but if there the original ones then its 400 times easier!
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:36 pm
by Ollie_bwoii
They don't look to old tbh! Front was replaced last year, not sure on rear!
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:12 am
by gareth
me and my mate did my last windscreen swap in under 10 mins from walking out of the front door, to putting the kettle on all triumphant!
that was using a coat hanger, some screwdrivers and some washing up liquid. it even cleaned the car while we worked
new rubbers are not fun though
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:44 am
by Dezzy
It's on my list ollie. Hoping it takes me more like 10 mins rather that 2 hours though. Need to see pics mate
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:40 am
by magpie
not a nice job on your own
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:34 pm
by Ace 325i
I've got to get round to de-chroming my 325 at some point. I was surfing the net last night and came up with this DIY;
http://www.strictlyeta.net/technical/shadowline.html
Anyone had a go?
The front and rear screen rubbers need replacing too..
Alternatively - if anyone is after the full chrome kit and has a shadowline trim up for swaps - give me a shout!
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:01 pm
by Ollie_bwoii
magpie wrote:not a nice job on your own
Exactly!
The windscreen is proving an arse to do, as they were new rubbers last year!
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:02 pm
by B-Smithy
Me dads got the proper tools for doing that, makes it so easy its unbelievable. where did u get ur chrome trims from??
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:21 pm
by Ollie_bwoii
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:27 pm
by capri_rob
Nice job Ollie
Re: Well that was a s*** Job.
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:30 pm
by Ollie_bwoii
Why thank you rob!
BTW Please don't shadowline your chromie!
