F55/F56 2015 paint issue
#2
An S bumper has round openings, and no "Escutcheon"
BTW: My cat is black and white!!
Anyway, this is an S bumper
#5
The foglight surround on the S with JCW aero pack is not painted. Its gloss black injection molded plastic.
Here is an old tsb for shadowline trim BMW's. They also turned a purplish color with age or exposure to certain chemicals.
SI B 51 53 02
Body EquipmentSeptember 2006
Technical Service
This Service Information Bulletin This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B51 53 02 dated October 2002.designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Discoloration of Shadowline Trim
MODEL
E46 (3 Series), E60, E61 (5 Series), E64 (6 Series), E65, E66 (7 Series), E83 (X3), E53 ( X5) Equipped with Shadowline exterior trim
SITUATION
The optional glossy black Shadowline exterior trim may become discolored.
CAUSE
Analysis has determined that the discoloration is due to a film deposited on the trim which distorts the light reflecting off the trim. These deposits may come from car washes, hard water, or other environmental conditions.
CORRECTION
Deposits that cause the discoloration can be easily removed by polishing with a quality swirl removing polish, such as Meguiars #9.
Note: The glossy black trim pieces are anodized, not painted, and the discoloration does not mean that the surface has been damaged. Therefore, the trim pieces should not be replaced for this complaint.
Here is an old tsb for shadowline trim BMW's. They also turned a purplish color with age or exposure to certain chemicals.
SI B 51 53 02
Body EquipmentSeptember 2006
Technical Service
This Service Information Bulletin This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B51 53 02 dated October 2002.designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Discoloration of Shadowline Trim
MODEL
E46 (3 Series), E60, E61 (5 Series), E64 (6 Series), E65, E66 (7 Series), E83 (X3), E53 ( X5) Equipped with Shadowline exterior trim
SITUATION
The optional glossy black Shadowline exterior trim may become discolored.
CAUSE
Analysis has determined that the discoloration is due to a film deposited on the trim which distorts the light reflecting off the trim. These deposits may come from car washes, hard water, or other environmental conditions.
CORRECTION
Deposits that cause the discoloration can be easily removed by polishing with a quality swirl removing polish, such as Meguiars #9.
Note: The glossy black trim pieces are anodized, not painted, and the discoloration does not mean that the surface has been damaged. Therefore, the trim pieces should not be replaced for this complaint.
Last edited by charrigan; 04-15-2019 at 06:09 AM.
#7
The part is $35... in the end if the discoloration bothers you its a simple somewhat inexpensive fix.
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