Black shadowline Trim Installed now water leaks in

Z K · 12-03-2012, 04:47 PM

I'd think that's something a body shop or auto glass installer would do... not a dealership. This kind of detailed work requires someone with lots of experience installing it.

bsiciliano · 12-03-2012, 06:17 PM

OP - make the dealer fix it. If they won't, dispute the charge with your cc company.

For others considering it. I had my chrome trim professionally wrapped in matte black vinyl - $300. Looks great and no risk of leaking.

KKM3 · 12-04-2012, 12:19 AM

Wow the black trim looks really good. The chrome trim was One of the reasons I disliked the look of the verts.

Coltgus · 12-04-2012, 12:55 AM

1) If they repaint anything it will hurt the resale significantly.
2) A couple of people on bimmerfest.com had E93s lemoned because of leaking. There experience was the delership couldn't fix it. I had an '09 that never leaked.

ES_TRADER · 12-04-2012, 01:21 AM

What did they let the porter install this?

AJ_MO · 12-04-2012, 02:21 AM

That's why I wrapped mine in gloss black...BMW dealer told that putting the shadow line would be a PIA...and that some water or noises would come around!

Sorry but your dealer did a really bad work! Make them fix it! You paid for a new flawless car and you must have it!

Donbona · 12-04-2012, 02:31 AM

When I bought my M E93 it also came with that nasty chrome trim.... I had mine done too. They did a great job. Although as said I did get some water leaks after a few months. But this was due to the rubbers going extra dry. I was told to try using vasaline to soften the rubbers so they expand..... didnt work.
I was then told to try SwissVax Seal Feed..... which works great... no leaks.

As for your scratches... the dealers need to get there shit together and check customers cars before they leave.

jpirelli · 12-04-2012, 08:05 AM

Those little issues would drive me crazy

Raz335 · 12-04-2012, 08:19 AM

Sorry to hear. I had my trim wrapped in gloss black as well instead of changing the trim. Looks much better than the chrome and I can take it off whenever I want.

BigApple · 12-04-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Donbona

When I bought my M E93 it also came with that nasty chrome trim.... I had mine done too. They did a great job. Although as said I did get some water leaks after a few months. But this was due to the rubbers going extra dry. I was told to try using vasaline to soften the rubbers so they expand..... didnt work.
I was then told to try SwissVax Seal Feed..... which works great... no leaks.

As for your scratches... the dealers need to get there shit together and check customers cars before they leave.

how long was your car out ? would love to know how much you paid for this

any pictures how yours looks ? looking for one as a reference...
They told me at the dealership hand installation is never as good as the machine install at the factory ...

Donbona · 12-05-2012, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BigApple

how long was your car out ? would love to know how much you paid for this

any pictures how yours looks ? looking for one as a reference...
They told me at the dealership hand installation is never as good as the machine install at the factory ...

It was a while back but I believe I paid almost £1000 inc install and taxes.
My car was out for 2days. Although it had to go back because they scratched the trunk and left black sealant all over my seats. This was all resolved in another 2 days.
I will try taking pics later on. Any parts you want taken in particular?

BigApple · 12-05-2012, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Donbona

It was a while back but I believe I paid almost £1000 inc install and taxes.
My car was out for 2days. Although it had to go back because they scratched the trunk and left black sealant all over my seats. This was all resolved in another 2 days.
I will try taking pics later on. Any parts you want taken in particular?

Thank you so much ...
Goodness they had my car in for almost 2 weeks.
yes i am interested on how it looks where the rubber parts are....how they cover the trim when the hood is closed and how they are aligned...and the look behind the trim (the drain area) Mine has sealant in it... and i hate for them to tell me that it is by design. Hopefully your pictures show that it can be done right without it. Thanks for your help in this matter.

BigApple · 12-05-2012, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Coltgus

1) If they repaint anything it will hurt the resale significantly.
2) A couple of people on bimmerfest.com had E93s lemoned because of leaking. There experience was the delership couldn't fix it. I had an '09 that never leaked.

That is scary to know that this all is on the back of the owner to carry its consequences of a sloppy work done. Surely not fair.

BigApple · 12-05-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Z K

I'd think that's something a body shop or auto glass installer would do... not a dealership. This kind of detailed work requires someone with lots of experience installing it.

Likely true.... but warranty matters... and if its done outside by non BMW and there is a Hardtop Issue. I hate for them to say we wont cover it as it was worked on by someone else.

BigApple · 12-05-2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MMM PWR

Good call on the shadowline trim. Not sure what M Division was thinking...should have come like that from the factory.

Yeah in fact chrome looks better on the overalll color range they offer.
But they do offer the Black shadowline as an option. Just the BMWUS
does not give you the option here in the us on an M3.

But BMW itself (Germany) does have the option available (S0760)

Donbona · 12-05-2012, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BigApple

Thank you so much ...
Goodness they had my car in for almost 2 weeks.
yes i am interested on how it looks where the rubber parts are....how they cover the trim when the hood is closed and how they are aligned...and the look behind the trim (the drain area) Mine has sealant in it... and i hate for them to tell me that it is by design. Hopefully your pictures show that it can be done right without it. Thanks for your help in this matter.

PM me your email address bro... be easier to send pics from my iphone.

BigApple · 12-05-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Donbona

PM me your email address bro... be easier to send pics from my iphone.

Thank you ... done.

Donbona · 12-05-2012, 08:32 AM

Pics on the way

ckhm1st · 05-05-2016, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by thai357sig

Good luck dude. I always cringe when I took my car to dealer when I first got it. My car came with a bump on the hood. Saw during delivery. It took them a week to fix it and it came back with scratch in other area. Not too mention swirls all over my brand new car.

My lesson next time buying a nice car like M3, check it very carefully, any issues at all let them fix it before deliver. Or else just walk. The dealer has been more of a pain in the ass that anything. Thank god VOB BMW is out of bussiness. They sold to Rockville BMW. I don't go back there anymore.

BzsBimmer · 05-06-2016, 12:48 AM

Bless you for bumping a thread from 2012 that had no conclusion to it.
Is like watching a movie and not seeing the ending. I hate that.
I read both pages too... Lol

fitzbane · 05-07-2016, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Bless you for bumping a thread from 2012 that had no conclusion to it.
Is like watching a movie and not seeing the ending. I hate that.
I read both pages too... Lol

Haha me too man. Its funny cause he prob found the thread with search, but a lot of people on this forum get mad when you don't use search

6ixSpd · 05-07-2016, 02:58 PM

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Donbona Lieutenant Colonel 166 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: E93 M3 DCT 2008 Join Date: May 2009 Location: London UK iTrader: (0)	When I bought my M E93 it also came with that nasty chrome trim.... I had mine done too. They did a great job. Although as said I did get some water leaks after a few months. But this was due to the rubbers going extra dry. I was told to try using vasaline to soften the rubbers so they expand..... didnt work. I was then told to try SwissVax Seal Feed..... which works great... no leaks. As for your scratches... the dealers need to get there shit together and check customers cars before they leave. __________________ M3 E93 DCT, Space Grey,BC HB29 Forged Deep Concave Wheels, Ericsson Amuse F/R Bumper, Evolve Full Exhaust System, INTRAX Coilovers, STOPTECH BBK, Performance Steering Wheel,Custom Red/Black Leather Seats,///M3 \|\|Bimmerpost M3 Car Of The Month May - 2010SOLD 2010 R35 GTR
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