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F60 Replacing Front Left Plastic Arch

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Old Apr 7, 2024 | 05:52 PM
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Replacing Front Left Plastic Arch

I have a 2023 Countryman, and the front left wheel arch trim has been stained/scratched from a vehicle swiping it. I have tried trim dressings and many other products, and it will not return to black. I believe my only other option would be to replace it. Since the trim pieces aren't too expensive, I was wondering how difficult it would be to replace it myself. I have had no luck finding any information online regarding how to do this, and I was wondering if anyone could give advice.
I've attached a photo just for reference. https://imgur.com/a/zToT2Ip
 

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Old May 6, 2024 | 04:03 PM
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Black Trim Kote, it a black dye

https://store.detailking.com/car-trim-restorer-black
 
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Old May 6, 2024 | 05:48 PM
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PM me, I have printed instructions from the Factory Service Manual I can mail you. My adobe program will not let me paste any info into this forum
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Old May 7, 2024 | 06:52 AM
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Sorry I can,t get the photos posted but here is the instructions
At area at rear of front wheel housing below bottom of arch, loosen 1 screw and 1 clip and release the front of the side sill trim panel a few inches back.
Loosen 9 rivets on underside of arch.
Release 1 latch mechanism (at front joint of arch) and 8 snap in clips (around the top edge of the arch) holding arch to fender metal
Unlock and disconnect light
Remove arch trim
 
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