Late model trim on early model?

[Brian 89 325i]

Has anyone ever put the late model side trim on an early model? I compared them today, the rear quarter trim is slightly longer than the early model. I was thinking I could just trim it down a little bit, what do you think?

Brian

[Jand3rson]

Trimming it down will be a bitch since it's rubber, it will be a pain in the ass to shape.

I would just do like I just did, and Plasti-Dip the trim. It will look OEM, and all you'll be left with is the little insert, but black.

I think it looks better, gives it a little detail.

[87Blue325iC]

I put late model all black side trim on my '87 vert. The front and door parts are a drop in fit - the rear works, but the rearmost mounting point is different - so I had to drill a hole to make it fit. No big deal - very pleased with the result.

Janderson's solution is probably easier and cheaper for the same end result.

[Jand3rson]

Janderson's solution is probably easier and cheaper for the same end result.

Not to mention, if it ever gets fucked up, you peel it off and re-apply.

Plasti-Dip = Miracle in a can.