How to change Bmw Convertible top trim

[@elizabethkirkpatrick3539]

Thanks for posting. I just saw they are now selling the hinge covers on Amazon. They were so hard to source a year ago. 🙄

[@chaughtaihassan]

Yea, year ago bmw was the only place to get them and they were ridiculously overpriced.

[@guccijayy2033]

perfect video bro. exactly what i needed. i was worried because my springs looked a little fucked up, but i seen yours and they don’t look the straightest either lol. anything i should i be careful of?

[@chaughtaihassan]

Yea mine weren’t the straightest either I believe to change the spring you have to change the whole arm and mess with the alignment for the roof so instead I used 2 needle nose pliers to straighten the springs out being careful not to break them. I noticed as long as they go in and clip you should be fine. The parts I ordered them from eBay, dealer quoted 1000 because they apparently don’t sell them individually any more. Only thing I would say is to align the trims before hand because once the 3m tape sticks and you remove it it’s not as sticky the second time. Easy job shouldn’t take no more than 15 minutes. Mind been one for a few months and still holding up perfect. GOOD LUCK.

[@guccijayy2033]

@@chaughtaihassan i know man exactly what i heard, and i bought my car sight unseen, when it came i noticed both twins were missing. the 3m tape is only for the small piece right? not the one that attaches to the springs i assume.

[@chaughtaihassan]

Yes the the backs, the fronts are for the springs

[@guccijayy2033]

@@chaughtaihassanhey man, how did you remove the rear trim that’s held with the tape. do i just pry on it with heat? also when i install the trim, which trim do i install first? because it looks like the rear trim has to clip into something

[@justis1779]

One of the plastic pieces that holds the spring broke and the spring scratched the paint on my 335i

[@chaughtaihassan]

Yea it’s better to tape the spring or it’s going to cause more damage until you replace the trims. Also if it’s left dangling and breaks when the top goes in and out you’ll have to change the whole convertible top metal hinges. It’s a pain so just prevent it.

[@bamwa]

hello, what did you do about the tape on the long piece? remove it all or just not peel it. only the rear piece gets taped correct?

[@chaughtaihassan]

Yes I left the tape alone on the long price they are free moving parts so no need for them to stick. Only the last trims need to be stuck down.

[@Edgeman0101]

Did you pieces come pre-painted. The only ones I’m finding are all white.

[@chaughtaihassan]

No I had a local body shop paint it for 50$

[@guccijayy2033]

hey bro quick question. when installing the trim, which piece goes first? the long piece or short piece in the back

[@chaughtaihassan]

The short one, it acts like a guiding piece for the long one. When putting on the short piece make sure to clean the surface really good.

[@marcbergman312]

do you have a link for the springs and clips?

[@chaughtaihassan]

I got them from eBay but I believe now they even sell on Amazon with fast shipping.

[@saucyiwnl]

@@chaughtaihassan aliexpress too much cheaper if u can wait

[@coreyf8019]

😏 'promosm'

[@chaughtaihassan]

What ?