Well that was a s*** Job. Now with pics.

[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.

[Alex]

bet it looks good though

[Ollie_bwoii]

It really does. Never realised how awful condition they were actually in till i saw the new items.

[Sanchez]

Surely you've got some pics for show your new chrome off!!!!!!

[ImysE30]

Hmmmm new chrome

[capri_rob]

I need to do mine - considering replacing with shadowline - or just spraying the existing trim black - would that work ?

[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

[/// KAMI]

New chrome hey get some pics up mate.......

[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

[JJ26]

There's a tool for that job, and if you havnt got one u can make one out of stiff wire. ;)

[Ollie_bwoii]

Yep used the tool, cost me £25 and was cr*p although did make the job slightly easier than using screw drivers.

[Jim320i]

Where did you get the trim mate? I really need to pick some up but can't find any...

[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

[Simon13]

if your using new windscreen rubbers then it really isn't fun but if there the original ones then its 400 times easier!

[Ollie_bwoii]

They don't look to old tbh! Front was replaced last year, not sure on rear!

[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

[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

[magpie]

not a nice job on your own

[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!

[Ollie_bwoii]

not a nice job on your own

Exactly!

The windscreen is proving an arse to do, as they were new rubbers last year!

[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??

[Ollie_bwoii]

Finished! A job well worth it on the filthy chromie!

[capri_rob]

Nice job Ollie

[Ollie_bwoii]

Why thank you rob!

BTW Please don't shadowline your chromie!