[goalie39]

Hey all -

I just noticed that some of the paint is flaking off the trim around my start/stop button. Anyone else seen and fixed this? I assume it's easy enough. Where did you find the parts? Dealer only?

Thanks

[Dark_Knight_335]

Yep I posted a thread a while back on this... crappy fit and finish this time around on the LCIs.

Methinks you can get the dealer part separately, but I haven't cared much lately about the flaking to really do a hard-core search yet.

[goalie39]

Thanks for the info. Good to know it isn't just me.Hopefully my OCD holds off a bit and I can save myself the bucks.

[Needbmwpartzz]

Yep....these start getting flaky after warranty expires.....consider this BMW's way of getting mad at you for not buying another car with warranty ......take that you non-new car buying sob upper bmw management says!
Mine is starting to flake too....I don't care,I will wait till it all flakes off then it will be like new.....but for new car look OCD guy,think the dealers got some parts for ya!

[jwzimm]

Mine did the same thing. I had it replaced under warranty just prior to it running out. The replacement part is p/n 61319146356.

[Rob13567]

Mine did it as well replaced under warranty too, psmitty95 added red trim to his. I might do it as well since it looks pretty good and not under warranty no more.

[psmitty95]

Originally Posted by Rob13567

Mine did it as well replaced under warranty too, psmitty95 added red trim to his. I might do it as well since it looks pretty good and not under warranty no more.

Lol was just about to post but you beat me to it. yea I threw some red vinyl on mine and I think it looks pretty good

[Rob13567]

Originally Posted by psmitty95

Lol was just about to post but you beat me to it. yea I threw some red vinyl on mine and I think it looks pretty good

It does, your whole e90 looks amazing!

[mmmnot]

That red trim is amazing. Great idea. I am going to steal this

[essex_lad]

Originally Posted by Rob13567

Mine did it as well replaced under warranty too, psmitty95 added red trim to his. I might do it as well since it looks pretty good and not under warranty no more.

Your trim looks great, what is that?

[BeastMode335i]

Originally Posted by essex_lad

Your trim looks great, what is that?

It's carbon fiber, the history of carbon fiber dates back to the late 1800s. Renowned inventor, Thomas Edison, used carbon fibers as filaments for early light bulbs. Although these fibers lacked the tensile strength of today’s carbon fibers, their considerable tolerance to heat made these fibers ideal for conducting electricity.

[psmitty95]

Originally Posted by essex_lad

Your trim looks great, what is that?

carbon fiber vinyl and the trim around the starter button is red vinyl

[Jägerelite_N54]

Originally Posted by psmitty95

carbon fiber vinyl and the trim around the starter button is red vinyl

That's the best carbon fiber vinyl I've ever seen, how did you get that super gloss look, it looks authentic from the pic! BTW that red button stands out like a mofo

[essex_lad]

I know what carbon fibre is what I meant was what vinyle is it or is it wrapped in real carbon or something because the finish is brilliant.

[wdeerfield]

Originally Posted by essex_lad

I know what carbon fibre is what I meant was what vinyle is it or is it wrapped in real carbon or something because the finish is brilliant.

Ikon 4d Carbon Fiber vinyl

[psmitty95]

Originally Posted by Blitzkrieg_e90

That's the best carbon fiber vinyl I've ever seen, how did you get that super gloss look, it looks authentic from the pic! BTW that red button stands out like a mofo

Yup like wdeerfield just said its ikon 4d. They dont sell it anymore unfortunately

[wdeerfield]

Originally Posted by psmitty95

Yup like wdeerfield just said its ikon 4d. They dont sell it anymore unfortunately

If thats the case, you better never remove it! but if you do decide to switch it up, ill come swap trim with you! Interior looks great and the red highlights are perfect. i may wrap the trim on my start button in montego blue vinyl to match my blue stripe in have on the trim currently

[psmitty95]

Originally Posted by wdeerfield

If thats the case, you better never remove it! but if you do decide to switch it up, ill come swap trim with you! Interior looks great and the red highlights are perfect. i may wrap the trim on my start button in montego blue vinyl to match my blue stripe in have on the trim currently

Hahaha i know im leaving it on for good if it never comes back. I think blue around the button would look great

[OP3NAIR]

I bought a new start button assembly to replace mine, then discovered that its pretty easy to take the trim rings apart and fix it.
If you pull the whole button assembly off the dash, the chrome ring can be removed by sticking tooth picks under the 4 clips and removing it, The black piece that peels can then be taken off as well. Its a rubberized coating that doesnt seem to stick very well to the plastic underneath. Once its started to peel, it can be peeled off with a finger nail, or sanded as well. Strip it clean, prep and repaint or cover as desired then re-assemble. I wish I knew that beforehand, would have saved me the $41 button.

[essex_lad]

Originally Posted by psmitty95

Yup like wdeerfield just said its ikon 4d. They dont sell it anymore unfortunately

so whats the next best thing, shame they stopped doing it, that looks so good.

[FRRYY]

Originally Posted by BeastMode335i

It's carbon fiber, the history of carbon fiber dates back to the late 1800s. Renowned inventor, Thomas Edison, used carbon fibers as filaments for early light bulbs. Although these fibers lacked the tensile strength of today’s carbon fibers, their considerable tolerance to heat made these fibers ideal for conducting electricity.

Lol.
I laughed and then felt a sense of satisfaction from actually learning something.

[bwco]

Just to share what I've got recently