Gloss or Flat black paint for roof rails

azzurribaggio · 11-02-2024, 12:57 AM

So I want to repaint my 06' 325i's roof rails because they are faded pretty bad.
I want to respray them back to their original black color but what is the stock color, flat black or glossy black?
I've seen people on Youtube paint them both ways.

John in VA · 11-02-2024, 07:44 AM

Unless you had the ZHP package's gloss trim you would use a satin black, like SEM Part #39143 Trim Black.

azzurribaggio · 11-02-2024, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by John in VA

Unless you had the ZHP package's gloss trim you would use a satin black, like SEM Part #39143 Trim Black.

Cool! Thank you! I don't have the ZHP package, didn't realize the E90's had a ZHP package. Thought that was only for the E46 330ci

John in VA · 11-02-2024, 11:47 PM

I thought your '06 325i was an E46 - if it's an E90 I'm not familiar with their trim packages. You can put your VIN or car info in at https://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do to see what you have. Good luck!

F30 has a ZHP package - I'm not sure about E90.

azzurribaggio · 11-03-2024, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by John in VA

I thought your '06 325i was an E46 - if it's an E90 I'm not familiar with their trim packages. You can put your VIN or car info in at https://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do to see what you have. Good luck!

F30 has a ZHP package - I'm not sure about E90.

Item #3
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_5740

Doesn't say what color it is though

BTW where can we order these parts from? The price for new roof rails here are insanely great!

John in VA · 11-03-2024, 11:11 AM

Roof molding left - SCHWARZ MATT = black matte. Satin black will be a good match.

Realoem.com is just an online parts catalog - can't buy there & the prices are way out of date. Use the BMW part # you find there & shop for the best price. Many dealers have internet sales much cheaper than over the counter at the dealership. Some even sell on eBay.

BMW list price for the molding is $385. These two dealers are in CA - check with them:

https://www.bmwpartspros.com/oem-par...45-51137062137

http://https://bmw.oempartsonline.co...45-51137062137

BMWCCA1 · 11-03-2024, 10:36 PM

I seem to recall 14-clips needed if you want to remove the trim to paint it. Not hard, but they will break. Not hard to do it in-place, but sanding is easier if you take it off. I've always used Krylon semi-flat but it's now only sold as an industrial finish, but still available if you look for it. I recently bought a dozen cans so I won't run out.
KRYLON® 1613 Industrial ACRYLI-QUIK™ Semi-Flat Black Acrylic Lacquer Paint
Dries so quickly you'll love it.

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John in VA Colonel 1183 Rep 2,420 Posts Drives: 2015 228i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (6)	I thought your '06 325i was an E46 - if it's an E90 I'm not familiar with their trim packages. You can put your VIN or car info in at https://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do to see what you have. Good luck! F30 has a ZHP package - I'm not sure about E90. __________________ ____________________________________________ 2015 BMW 228i in EstorilBlau II Metallic / Terra Dakota Leather - 6-speed manual, M Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Lighting Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon premium sound, Anti-theft alarm system, Blue Metallic Matt Accent Moldings, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Strips, Anthracite Headlining
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John in VA Colonel 1183 Rep 2,420 Posts Drives: 2015 228i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (6)	Roof molding left - SCHWARZ MATT = black matte. Satin black will be a good match. Realoem.com is just an online parts catalog - can't buy there & the prices are way out of date. Use the BMW part # you find there & shop for the best price. Many dealers have internet sales much cheaper than over the counter at the dealership. Some even sell on eBay. BMW list price for the molding is $385. These two dealers are in CA - check with them: https://www.bmwpartspros.com/oem-par...45-51137062137 http://https://bmw.oempartsonline.co...45-51137062137 __________________ ____________________________________________ 2015 BMW 228i in EstorilBlau II Metallic / Terra Dakota Leather - 6-speed manual, M Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Lighting Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon premium sound, Anti-theft alarm system, Blue Metallic Matt Accent Moldings, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Strips, Anthracite Headlining
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BMWCCA1 BMW Owner Since 1971 2526 Rep 1,522 Posts Drives: 1964 700 Sport Cabriolet Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central Virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 128i [10.00]	I seem to recall 14-clips needed if you want to remove the trim to paint it. Not hard, but they will break. Not hard to do it in-place, but sanding is easier if you take it off. I've always used Krylon semi-flat but it's now only sold as an industrial finish, but still available if you look for it. I recently bought a dozen cans so I won't run out. KRYLON® 1613 Industrial ACRYLI-QUIK™ Semi-Flat Black Acrylic Lacquer Paint Dries so quickly you'll love it.
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