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Windscreen surround no longer chrome
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 2:41 pm
by timmd
Hi,
I have a black 325i convertible which I have just got back from the body shop having had the full works done. It looks fantastic except the windscreen surround is no longer chrome.
Can this be replaced on its own, or does a new screen come with one?
Any one have experience of this? Recommendations?
Thanks in advance.
Tim
PS I will get some pictures up soon, it is off for a MOT tomorrow and then I'll clean it up and take some.
Re: Windscreen surround no longer chrome
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 3:22 pm
by e30topless
the new strip is available on it's own from the main dealers for about £30
Re: Windscreen surround no longer chrome
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 3:37 pm
by Rtaylor2208
I bought on last year from the stealers it was £58 delievered.
Its not so easy to fit though. I have one in my garage that I gave up on. Going to get my local windscreen repair place to fit it for me.
Re: Windscreen surround no longer chrome
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 6:58 pm
by miketemplar
Got it on a 30m roll, works out at about £20 per window.
Re: Windscreen surround no longer chrome
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:01 pm
by timmd
Thanks everyone, I will check out the stealers and find a fitter.
Tim
Re: Windscreen surround no longer chrome
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:08 pm
by miketemplar
Don't know where you are, but if you want to pop round, and bring the beer, I'll fit them. Takes about 10 mins, but it is my trade!
Re: Windscreen surround no longer chrome
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:17 pm
by groovylee
mike, i'd be up for that depending on where you are?? i'm in shefford, beds.
Lee
Re: Windscreen surround no longer chrome
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 10:19 pm
by miketemplar
I'm in Ludlow, Shropshire, perhaps to far for you. There is a company called Rejel, in Bedford that I use, try them. They also have the proper tool for fitting it at not a lot of money.
Re: Windscreen surround no longer chrome
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 10:42 pm
by matt86
what its a piece of piss mate, I;ve got chrome if you want it? cheers
Re: Windscreen surround no longer chrome
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 10:51 pm
by DanThe
I can also slip these in for anyone in south staffs with stella to hand
Re: Windscreen surround no longer chrome
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:18 am
by timmd
Wow, there are some really kind offers.
Unfortunately the car is in Holyhead at the moment so a bit far..
Thanks again, if I am passing Ludlow soon I will PM though.
Tim
Re: Windscreen surround no longer chrome
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:29 am
by miketemplar
No worries, always welcome. If you'd only asked earlier, the rally at Ty-Croes was only a couple of weeks ago!
Re: Windscreen surround no longer chrome
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 2:44 am
by poolnoodle
Rtaylor2208 wrote:I bought on last year from the stealers it was £58 delievered.
Its not so easy to fit though. I have one in my garage that I gave up on. Going to get my local windscreen repair place to fit it for me.
Not at all hard to fit with the correct tool, some lube (
) and warm the plastic up first.
But if and expert offers to fit it for you....