Bmw e39 roof trim removal.
How to remove bmw roof moulding.
Roof moulding broke on e93 on the passenger side of the convertible roof on the center panel the roof molding spring has broken off from the molding strip and when the top is closed the molding sticks up from the roof panel and the spring is poking up and scratching the roof panel.
This will show a quick and simple way to remove the 2009 2013 bmw 3 series roof moldings possibly other models as well but can t promise it without breaking the brittle clips.
Carefully unclip trim strip 1 with special tool 00 9 318 universal wedge at top of a pillar towards front and then towards rear up to center of c pillar.
To avoid leaks and noises check all clips 2 for visible damage.
How to refinish roof trim specifically on a bmw e90.
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Using the 2000 grit sand paper included wet sand the moldings to remove the worst of the outer oxidation figure 1.
Thanks tj for the help.
Prep the moldings for application of the clear coat by brushing on the cleaning solution using the supplied foam brush figure 2.