Painting a 325ic, need advice on replacement parts

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  • mr2peak
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    • Aug 2008
    • 2388

    #1

    Painting a 325ic, need advice on replacement parts

    I'm doing full paint on a 325ic. Windshield out, etc.

    What parts generally break when removed? I've ordered a new windshield gasket and lock strip (OEM parts) and I'm trying to find a new or like-new replacement windshield.

    What other gaskets/seals generally fall apart when removed? I'm trying to order everything before the paint process begins in order to streamline reassembly.
    Drive it hard. Maintain it well.


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  • DesertBMW
    E30 Enthusiast
    • Aug 2011
    • 1023

    #2
    I know that the door strip plastic holders brake when strip is removed

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    • mr2peak
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      • Aug 2008
      • 2388

      #3
      Good to know, added to the list, thanks
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      • mr2peak
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        • Aug 2008
        • 2388

        #4
        Anything else that typically falls apart?
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        • mr2peak
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          • Aug 2008
          • 2388

          #5
          Looks like I'll be needing a few plastic rivets and more than a few small stainless steel screws.

          Windshield wiper gaskets also fell apart, as well as the radio antenna gasket.
          Last edited by mr2peak; 11-14-2014, 08:23 PM.
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          • Mr. Tasty
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            • Jul 2011
            • 3421

            #6
            Just door and rocker trim clips, that's all I can think of that generally snaps.
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            • robrez
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              • Jul 2008
              • 3376

              #7
              Don't break the "adapters" ie. frames for the bumper side markers. They are NLA, which is ridiculous because they can break easily and they are essential for holding the sidemarkers to the US mtech bumpers. I'm glad I found out before I removed my sidemarkers. I was super careful and broke the side markers instead lol.
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