aluminum trim owners...please confirm

ska///235i · 07-13-2006, 08:59 PM

From day one, my alum trim have these lines that run all the way across...I can actually feel the lines if I rub my fingers across, But some areas...is smooth as silk ???

so is Alum Trim suppose to have these lines running across or should be nice and smooth like ...lets say wood ???

I'm really concern cuz I payed $38k for the car, i want things the right way

Sidenote...I didn't scratch the trim to have those Lines there.

thx!

KevinC · 07-13-2006, 09:10 PM

What "lines" are you talking about? Mine's as smooth as a baby's butt. Post a pic if it shows up.

ska///235i · 07-13-2006, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinC

What "lines" are you talking about? Mine's as smooth as a baby's butt. Post a pic if it shows up.

very thin lines that are in a pattern (say left to right)..all the way across
I'll try to take pics in the morning

KevinC · 07-13-2006, 09:14 PM

That ain't right.

golfpro · 07-13-2006, 09:17 PM

the finish is supposed to be "Brushed aluminum", is all your talking about is the very very light pattern that goes from left to right or right to left, if so thats the brushed part of it

just4kickz · 07-13-2006, 09:27 PM

they're smooth until some other metal slashes it... haha. i have scratches on the driver side... but its not that bad.

ska///235i · 07-13-2006, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by golfpro

the finish is supposed to be "Brushed aluminum", is all your talking about is the very very light pattern that goes from left to right or right to left, if so thats the brushed part of it

so there should be very tiny lpattern lines (left-right or up-down) ...

like this pic here ??

golfpro · 07-13-2006, 09:40 PM

yeah its normal, it should look like a small pattern of scratches, mine are all horizontal almost like a woodgrain is, the pattern should be only noticable up close and a lil darker grey or silver than the whole color, i dont think you should have vertical lines and u really shouldnt notice a difference when u touch it, it should be smooth, thats brushed aluminum for ya!

EDIT: from what i see in the pic, the quality isnt that great but thats totally normal

longtran · 07-13-2006, 09:42 PM

its normal.

kevE90 · 07-13-2006, 09:45 PM

I'm very curious about what your talking about. Maybe a another (better) pic might help. More focused. Maybe try leaning the camera on something like the seat back just for more stability. or maybe if your camera has a macro option.

Nikki · 07-13-2006, 10:03 PM

seems normal. here's a close up of my trim for you to compare.

ska///235i · 07-13-2006, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

seems normal. here's a close up of my trim for you to compare.

Bingo!

ThanX all

Now i can sleep

SCA · 07-13-2006, 10:08 PM

Normal...and I have been in several E90s with Alum trim other than my own.

Nikki · 07-13-2006, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ska

Bingo!

ThanX all

Now i can sleep

angrymofo · 07-14-2006, 12:34 AM

BMW should call it "brushed" aluminum trim. cuz thats what is really is....

carl_d · 07-14-2006, 04:53 AM

Do you have the brushed alu - the fine lines are the brushed effect! Its normal!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ska

From day one, my alum trim have these lines that run all the way across...I can actually feel the lines if I rub my fingers across, But some areas...is smooth as silk ???

so is Alum Trim suppose to have these lines running across or should be nice and smooth like ...lets say wood ???

I'm really concern cuz I payed $38k for the car, i want things the right way

Sidenote...I didn't scratch the trim to have those Lines there.

thx!

garehaan · 07-14-2006, 04:55 AM

In German the option is called "Langsgeschliffen" meaning something like "horizontally brushed"

croaker · 07-14-2006, 06:49 AM

Yeah they are there. It is brushed. I think the M5 has a non-brushed version that looks a lot different.

MIKEYMIKE · 07-14-2006, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ska

very thin lines that are in a pattern (say left to right)..all the way across
I'll try to take pics in the morning

Yes...I can confirm.

The day after I took delivery I noticed these lines in the sun..almost like little scratches, whatever.

07-13-2006, 08:59 PM	#1
ska///235i ***** noob 1369 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	aluminum trim owners...please confirm From day one, my alum trim have these lines that run all the way across...I can actually feel the lines if I rub my fingers across, But some areas...is smooth as silk ??? so is Alum Trim suppose to have these lines running across or should be nice and smooth like ...lets say wood ??? I'm really concern cuz I payed $38k for the car, i want things the right way Sidenote...I didn't scratch the trim to have those Lines there. thx! __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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KevinC your average JAMF 3101 Rep 4,094 Posts Drives: '21 M2 Comp, '19 Golf R Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cochise County, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 VW Golf R [0.00] 2021 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00]	That ain't right. __________________ '21 M2 Comp '19 Golf R
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golfpro Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central New York iTrader: (1)	the finish is supposed to be "Brushed aluminum", is all your talking about is the very very light pattern that goes from left to right or right to left, if so thats the brushed part of it
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07-13-2006, 09:40 PM	#8
golfpro Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central New York iTrader: (1)	yeah its normal, it should look like a small pattern of scratches, mine are all horizontal almost like a woodgrain is, the pattern should be only noticable up close and a lil darker grey or silver than the whole color, i dont think you should have vertical lines and u really shouldnt notice a difference when u touch it, it should be smooth, thats brushed aluminum for ya! EDIT: from what i see in the pic, the quality isnt that great but thats totally normal
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07-13-2006, 09:42 PM	#9
longtran Lieutenant General 1433 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	its normal.
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kevE90 Lieutenant 21 Rep 574 Posts Drives: F8x Join Date: May 2006 Location: queens, ny iTrader: (0)	I'm very curious about what your talking about. Maybe a another (better) pic might help. More focused. Maybe try leaning the camera on something like the seat back just for more stability. or maybe if your camera has a macro option.
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07-13-2006, 10:03 PM	#11
Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	seems normal. here's a close up of my trim for you to compare. Attached Images __________________ Nikki
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SCA Brigadier General 565 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	Normal...and I have been in several E90s with Alum trim other than my own.
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07-14-2006, 12:34 AM	#15
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garehaan Private 1 Rep 83 Posts Drives: E61 535d, mini cooper, 320d Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	In German the option is called "Langsgeschliffen" meaning something like "horizontally brushed"
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07-14-2006, 06:49 AM	#18
croaker First Lieutenant 56 Rep 340 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Yeah they are there. It is brushed. I think the M5 has a non-brushed version that looks a lot different. __________________ E90 330i Monaco Blue, Black Leather, Aluminum Trim, Six Speed, Aluminum Pedals, M-Shifter, Sport Package, Premium Package, Winter Package, Comfort Access, Navigation Holding a space for Racing Green Lotus Elise
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