Outside Molding Color

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Hi all,

Has anyone tried or know of anyone who painted their molding on the outside of their car. I have an Alpine White 1998 E36 M3 convertible and thinking about changing out the black plastic moldings around the car to Alpine white color. I have a Alpine White hard top for the winter months but i thought it would look good with white side moldings. Has anyone done this or have any ideas?

Thanks

[MParallel]

This has been done so many times, for a long long time.

It looks bad. Specially on white. With black on white, you get 100% contrast.

Worse if you color code the diffuser insert. That's the bst detail on the rear bumper. Color coding it makes it looks like a cheap one-piece aftermarket mould.

Tons of pics on Google.

p.s. sweet car. I also have a 1998 Alpine White M3 cabrio.

Edit: found some.









See, this just doesn't work for the E36.

[M3rocket]

This has been done so many times, for a long long time.

It looks bad. Specially on white. With black on white, you get 100% contrast.

See, this just doesn't work for the E36.

I agree. For my black trim, I use Forever Black -- restores and maintains the trim.

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Thanks Very nice looking M3. Just like mine with the hardtop also....
I think you are right, the black makes a nice contrast.
I think i will keep the black.....
Thanks again.

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thanks I will try that Forever Black....

[MParallel]

Thanks Very nice looking M3. Just like mine with the hardtop also....
I think you are right, the black makes a nice contrast.
I think i will keep the black.....
Thanks again.

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thanks I will try that Forever Black....

Thanks.

Here's a better side shot