Rear bumper thing... what's it called?

[Tampa330i]

Not sure if this is called 'trim, 'moulding', or is just part of the rear bumper itself, but mine has seen better days. Does anyone know what these pieces are called? I looked on ecs tuning for replacements, but I can't find it. Mine looks stained with something, and sun beaten like my mtech front grill - making it stand out from the rest of the bumper in a bad way. Has anyone replaced this, know what to call it, or know where I can find a replacement?

http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/5587255d605a8b399c95e284ab5a6a4925746611974ac56d13 c667f25e519e2b6g.jpg

[kayger12]

Rear bumper trim panel

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=EV53&mospid=47725&btnr=51_4533&hg=51&fg=17

[Tampa330i]

Excellent, thank you!

[Tampa330i]

On ecs tuning, $34.56 for the center and $25.93 for each side, about the same I paid for the front plate delete piece. These look like they are plug and play from the diagram, I may try and unsnap one tomorrow to see how easy it is.

[kayger12]

Sure thing. Definitely looks like a simple pop off/push on piece.

Let us know.

[Linh]

I'm interested in knowing how to get them off as well. But instead of buying new ones, I'm gonna try and sand them down a little a repaint them with black trim paint.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

It is a pull off, push on piece. Very easy.

[Alphatek45]

Try this:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8cRun6OQYJg/TQAWt_rubaI/AAAAAAAABJM/Pj7W9D719pA/Back%20to%20black.jpg

Doesn't last forever but works great. Also, if you are a CCA member and get the 20 (or 25%) off. It may be easier and worth it to buy new trim from your local dealership.
I did a combo of both.

[danewilson77]

I have used the above, and have found the Meguilers trim restorer works better. Two other products I plan to try are Black WOW, and Forever Black....

[zhp43867]

Poorboy's World Trim Restorer also works well, don't replace it, just blacken it.

[Tampa330i]

Awesome, thanks for the input! I'd much rather spend a few bucks on some touchup than buying all new parts. I think I can handle doing that myself, which is a big plus!

[Washburn]

Black WOW is def. better and lasts longer than all others I have tried (not on Bimmer)

[Nomar06]

I would much rather paint it. My cowl on the Si turned white in some parts. The products mentioned above worked for about a week or so. After a while I gave up and just painted it flat black. Looks new now. I've heard you have to keep using them on a regualr basis to give it a layering effect for longer and better performance but I just hated using them.

[billschusteriv]

Agree with the previous posts - think about using products for refreshing your trim before spending the money on new. Some guys use the products mentioned above.... some of the e30 guys I used to run with recommended using between 2 and 3 coats of flat black trim paint and 2 to 3 coats of clear Chip Guard spray.

[Tampa330i]

I just ordered some forever black to try out. I'll let everyone know how it turns out. Got it here: http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Forever_Black/ES523267/

[billschusteriv]

Cool - Good luck and keep us posted! I have trim on the e30 that needs touching up!

[danewilson77]

I got some Meguiar's trim restorer from Autozone. Seems to do the deed.