Side Finisher Rubber Replacement and Rear Side Window Trim Replacement

[Maxima SE]

Just opened both of mine and they look like cheaply made crap!

you serious ??

[SQ13]

So I just realized that I replaced these seals on my E36 coupe a while ago, and it did not require the removal of the shadow line trim. I do not remember the details of that install on the E36, but why does the E46 require removal of the large trim piece?

[karter16]

On a side note, ordered a "Gasket Rail" from one of the online parts houses; part showed up looking like crap--rough texture, spotty degradation. So, back it goes. Not sure what's going on, old stock? Crappy new production?

Just checked my spares I bought from Schmiedmann about a year ago. They have a white powdery/waxy coating on the rubber that makes them look like absolute 5h1t (it looks like there are 3D gouges in the surface) but it all just wipes off, and actual rubber surface looks fine on mine.

Realise it might not be the same for everyone but might be worth checking.

[WOLFN8TR]

To be clear Gary, you're referring to the replacement items from the ebay listing, not the flat, bottom pieces that are being spoken about immediately above your post?

Tyler I was referring to the two lower trim pieces. What a disappointment.

[0-60motorsports]

To be clear Gary, you're referring to the replacement items from the ebay listing, not the flat, bottom pieces that are being spoken about immediately above your post?

Mine are now stateside, but still on the east coast, so I don't have them quite yet.

Yeah im sure he is speaking about the bottom window outer seals and trim. I'll have to check mine out when i get home today and post pics.

[Tbonem3]

Just opened both of mine and they look like cheaply made crap!

To be clear Gary, you're referring to the replacement items from the ebay listing, not the flat, bottom pieces that are being spoken about immediately above your post?

Mine are now stateside, but still on the east coast, so I don't have them quite yet.

[heinzboehmer]

Oh no

Any pics?

[WOLFN8TR]

Just opened both of mine and they look like cheaply made crap!

[Maxima SE]

I tried alcohol wipes and soap with brush, couldnt get the residue off. I havent bothered since but I may hit it with some compound

[PSUEng]

theyre all like that. I went through two sets from FCP 3 years ago and gave up

Seriously? WTF... I attempted to clean iT with some detailing products, but, no luck. I have a myriad of pads and product so I could probably get it to clean up, but IMO, if I have to do all that, to hell with it; back it goes. My original parts present OK, but thought "while I'm in there".... I guess not.

[Tbonem3]

Yep. Do a light polish with foam pad, then coat with ceramic.

[Maxima SE]

Mine has landed as well!!

On a side note, ordered a "Gasket Rail" from one of the online parts houses; part showed up looking like crap--rough texture, spotty degradation. So, back it goes. Not sure what's going on, old stock? Crappy new production?

theyre all like that. I went through two sets from FCP 3 years ago and gave up

[PSUEng]

Mine landed in NY today and should be delivered next monday !

Mine has landed as well!!

On a side note, ordered a "Gasket Rail" from one of the online parts houses; part showed up looking like crap--rough texture, spotty degradation. So, back it goes. Not sure what's going on, old stock? Crappy new production?

[Maxima SE]

Mine landed in NY today and should be delivered next monday !

[gaiakai]

Just paid for a set, hope I'm not too late to get into this. Thanks!