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  • Slideways
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    Originally posted by anemteanu View Post
    So I sent payment to a “mateva” on Tuesday but haven’t gotten any confirmations yet, should I cancel it? Pretty sure I followed the instructions unless the price has gone up.
    Patience, he probably needs a little time to process your order.

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  • anemteanu
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    So I sent payment to a “mateva” on Tuesday but haven’t gotten any confirmations yet, should I cancel it? Pretty sure I followed the instructions unless the price has gone up.

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  • Will
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    Originally posted by Will View Post

    1.5mm thick
    22.5mm wide.

    I bought some foam sealing tape from Amazon (20mm wide and 1.5mm thick), will do the job later this week. The Amazon foam is a little bit more dense than the OE BMW piece, but it should be fine.

    Just installed the trim with the Amazon foam. It works, but not as well as the OE because it doesn't compress as much making installation is a bit harder. I think the 1.0mm foam from Amazon would work better.

    Lesson learned: re-use the foam that's on the trim. Don't mess with it. If part of it is torn or missing, buy the OE piece to replace what's missing. Or use the 1.0mm foam from Amazon to replace the entire piece.

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  • lemoose
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    Originally posted by SQ13 View Post
    In for two sets, if any Texas peeps wanna join in.
    late to the party but im in if this is still going on

    EDIT: NVM, just finished reading all the way back from page 11 and ordered my set
    Last edited by lemoose; 08-28-2023, 02:08 PM.

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  • randman
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    Originally posted by Will View Post

    1.5mm thick
    22.5mm wide.

    I bought some foam sealing tape from Amazon (20mm wide and 1.5mm thick), will do the job later this week. The Amazon foam is a little bit more dense than the OE BMW piece, but it should be fine.

    Thanks. I was looking at those the other days, but just wasn't sure of the dimensions.

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  • Will
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    Originally posted by randman View Post

    What are the other dimensions? It looks like maybe 1/8" thick and 3/4" or 7/8" wide?
    1.5mm thick
    22.5mm wide.

    I bought some foam sealing tape from Amazon (20mm wide and 1.5mm thick), will do the job later this week. The Amazon foam is a little bit more dense than the OE BMW piece, but it should be fine.


    uxcell Sealing Foam Tape 20mm Wide 1.5mm Thick 10m/32.8ft Long, EVA Self Adhesive Weather Strip for Window Door Insulation, Pack of 2 - Amazon.com

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  • elrichmeister
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    So i received both sets i ordered. I probably wont install them any time soon. What is the best way to store these?
    I'm assuming i should leave them in their plastic bags and laid out flat.

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  • randman
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    Originally posted by Will View Post

    Good timing, I just picked up the foam strips from the dealer today.

    Unfortunately it is not 15" long pieces, but rather 2.75". And they were $3 each. Terrible value.
    What are the other dimensions? It looks like maybe 1/8" thick and 3/4" or 7/8" wide?

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  • Jokerz
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    So for anyone looking to change them, here are some pics and explanation.
    There are a total of 16 screws, 4 of them are smaller, 12 are a little bit longer, starting from the back we have the 4 screws, then the rest of them, you must remove the back window gasket from inside(you can work without removing the back windows), and the dooor one aswell, and you will se the screws, unscrew them all and just pull gently the shadowline out, replace the rubber and put it back easy peasy, final result are the last 2 pictures.
    A while ago i changed the black trim aswell( the long one underneath the small window).
    Any question you have, feel free to ask and will help
    Attached Files

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  • Jokerz
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    Originally posted by Will View Post

    Some of soapy water or other liquid as lubricant (I used 303 trim cleaner/protectant), and I'd recommend a dry towel for getting a firm grasp of the trim to pull through.

    Basically you're pushing the trim into the bracketed area to get it started, as much as you can, and then pulling the trim through that area once it's started. The dry towel helped with getting a grip on it as you pull through. As long as it's lubricated it pulls through fairly easily.
    Same here, did them today, used a lubricant and worked like a charm

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  • Will
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    Originally posted by PSUEng View Post

    I scraped it off too, as a matter of thinking based on other posts it necessary to drill out the rivet to install the new seal. Otherwise, I would have left it alone. If anyone else has successfully installed the seal without rivet removal I'd appreciate pointers/tips/tricks.
    Some of soapy water or other liquid as lubricant (I used 303 trim cleaner/protectant), and I'd recommend a dry towel for getting a firm grasp of the trim to pull through.

    Basically you're pushing the trim into the bracketed area to get it started, as much as you can, and then pulling the trim through that area once it's started. The dry towel helped with getting a grip on it as you pull through. As long as it's lubricated it pulls through fairly easily.
    Last edited by Will; 08-23-2023, 08:12 AM.

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  • PSUEng
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    Originally posted by Will View Post

    Yep, I caved too. I shouldn't have scraped off the old foam. I need about 6 more piece for each side.
    I scraped it off too, as a matter of thinking based on other posts it necessary to drill out the rivet to install the new seal. Otherwise, I would have left it alone. If anyone else has successfully installed the seal without rivet removal I'd appreciate pointers/tips/tricks.

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  • Will
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    Originally posted by PSUEng View Post

    It is terrible, but will save your paint. I tried to look for something else, but, in the interest of time, caved.
    Yep, I caved too. I shouldn't have scraped off the old foam. I need about 6 more piece for each side.

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  • PSUEng
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    Originally posted by Will View Post

    Good timing, I just picked up the foam strips from the dealer today.

    Unfortunately it is not 15" long pieces, but rather 2.75". And they were $3 each. Terrible value.
    It is terrible, but will save your paint. I tried to look for something else, but, in the interest of time, caved.

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  • Will
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    Originally posted by Mackshackm3 View Post
    Has anyone ordered and received the foam strip p/n 51-71-7-037-260? Just curious as all the online pics (which I’m sure are just generic pics) show a very short 3” strip. Just wanted to confirm you are getting the correct 15” long or so long piece.
    Good timing, I just picked up the foam strips from the dealer today.

    Unfortunately it is not 15" long pieces, but rather 2.75". And they were $3 each. Terrible value.

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