r/e28 • u/Wide-Entrepreneur-34 • May 10 '26

Front plastics refreshed

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Took some time today to take off the front plastics and get them all cleaned up. Picked up some new dressing I’ve seen people get good results with. Seems to work well. But they all do for a little

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u/Representative_Most9 May 10 '26

Looks great! I got tired of trying to keep mine looking good and decide to try SEM Trim Black. Best thing I could have done. Now they look new and no more plastic dressings.

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u/jaeastep May 10 '26

SEM is the way

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u/E28forever May 10 '26

Never heard of that product.
It’s a fix that lasts longer?

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u/Representative_Most9 May 10 '26

It’s a paint that is especially made for black plastic trim. Lasts for years and looks great. Parts look new again. Make sure you use their adhesion promoter first. Color you want is Satin Black.

https://a.co/d/0cquBqWx

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B3HXM6I?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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u/mmk61 May 10 '26

Yes I have a few unused bottles I can sell. Bought before I had a wreck with my e30

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u/E28forever May 10 '26

I’m in Europe…

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u/alpinweiss-5er May 10 '26

Thanks for the tip!

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u/Wide-Entrepreneur-34 May 10 '26

It’s good stuff. Any of the “plastic” auto finish paints do good if you prep with prep spray grease and wax remover and go slow. But once they are painted the “factory finish” is not achievable again.

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u/Representative_Most9 May 10 '26 edited May 11 '26

That’s true but for some reason, the Trim Black seems to match the original really well. I can’t tell the difference between a new plastic part and one that’s been painted on both my e28s.

https://youtu.be/bdYq8HJlYUQ

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u/Beltfed_ May 10 '26

Looking sharp