Rear doors coverings trim (exterior trim) - cracked rubber

[7BREYTON]

I need some sound advice amigoes ... the rubber on those Rear doors coverings trim - (exterior trim) (#3) is so cracked - i really hate it .... but the OEM parts new ones are quite expensive. Are they 1 piece with the rubber? I think there is nothing that can be done to replace the rubber only??? How about if I remove it carefully - will it be OK for the water to go there? Wont this mess the car? Wont the clips that hold it be seen a lot if the rubber is removed?

How about black silicone or hot glue?

Any other ideas?

Actually how are those removed?


03 COVERING LEFT SCHWARZ 1 51138208405 $109.37
03 COVERING RIGHT SCHWARZ 1 51138208406 $109.93

[Moughrawn]

Welcome to the forum.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1498357

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1388944

-Mo

[7BREYTON]

I really have not seen these fixes - I posted in one of the threads and forgot about it.
So there is a solution - I see Timm fixed his SICK Individual - gotta try something.
Thanks for the links Mo.

[7BREYTON]

Gents I think I have found a very elegant solution very, very close to the OEm look and qualit

[tekazgtr1984]

Post up pics when you're done. I'd like to see this.

[Tameral]

I'm interested in this as well. Mine aren't too badly cracked, but it's bad enough, so if there's a nice cheap solution, that would be great!

[7BREYTON]

OK.

[2000.740il]

Interesting......I might try.

[BMW TUNING]

I have my pieces off currently shadowlining them and tore the rubber off as it was done with. Can you show a pic of exactly which one you think will look right and how you are putting it on the piece? Thanx all the stuff above is a little confusing.

[Edwin NL]

Make a write up on what you get and how it looks!

[Pedro Rabie]

7Breyton:

Looking forward to your pics!!!

I have the same problem so I would love to see your results.

RGDS

Pedro

[7BREYTON]

Thanks guys - I will post pics soon. I'm also excited/ all the piks above are examples of the rubber seal types I found. the one that is for us is great - super OEm look.

it is on the smallest pik above in the middle.

I started thinking of actually doing the trim all over the sides + the rear window - there are gaps all around. What do you think might be the problem if I put rubber trimm in all around. i tried it today and it looked pretty good.

my car is durty, I still dont have the exact seal size (I have 1,5 and 4 - I need number 2) and cant upload piks from my stupid laptop. but once i get it done there will be a ton of pics.

[tekazgtr1984]

The kaixinseals.com pic is the type of stripping you will use?

[BMW TUNING]

Still don't have a clue how any of those would fit and look right, please post up some pics w/ the stuff your using and how it is fit on. TIA

[7BREYTON]

I have just received the 20 m long rubber seal that I think will do the job.
My car is not close to me now. But the one that is almost like the one I got, is on this pic below at the lower left corner.
Once I install it, I'll do a full pictorial.

I think to put this seal all over the car sides not only like the small strip where the original rubber was. Also I think to put it on the rear window as well. I think to use black silicone , but it sticks pretty good even without any silicone.

[voodoomelon]

Nice, can't wait for pics.

[7BREYTON]

Nice

[voodoomelon]

Holy crap, looks great! Any online source for this stuff?

[7BREYTON]

No idea dude. I'd love to send you some but you guys are far away. I still have not glued it/siliconed it. Will post more when i finish it.


What do you think of doing the trim all around the sides and the rear window?
I still can not appreciate it 100%. And I'm seem to be turning in to a OEM freak - so not sure if i will do it. may be only the rear as the original was on the sides and the rear window . Any thoughts?

[voodoomelon]

I'm closer than most, i'm in Ireland! I'd only replace what needs to be replaced to be honest.

[01740ISP]

It turned out great. If it were me, I would leave the rear window as is. since water from the roof goes in that channel and drains trough the side but it does look good.


-Messan

[BlackonBlackVIP]

Where did you get this stuff from, and if you got enough interest would you be willing to buy enough for a vehcle and ship it out to us. Maybe a Paypal to you and you ship to us kinda deal. Im pulling mine off to shadowline and would love to replace the rubber. Mine was pretty cracked i cut it all out...

[BMW TUNING]

I think it looks great every where you put it, the only thing I would worry about is water draining properly where it is supposed to. I don't think you would have a problem though, if anything it might seal up better! LOL

No idea dude. I'd love to send you some but you guys are far away. I still have not glued it/siliconed it. Will post more when i finish it.


What do you think of doing the trim all around the sides and the rear window?
I still can not appreciate it 100%. And I'm seem to be turning in to a OEM freak - so not sure if i will do it. may be only the rear as the original was on the sides and the rear window . Any thoughts?

Where did you get yours? Locally? What kinda store? What is the rubber made for? Automotive, door seal, house windows, etc? Thanx

[7BREYTON]

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[BMW TUNING]

I say do it just don't silicone it, if any issues show up pull it off. What kinda store did you get it at locally? Auto, home improvement or what?