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Hands-on articles about classic BMW interiors — E36, E46 and E39. Trim types, restoration, part compatibility and buying tips from a European parts specialist shipping to the USA.

BMW E46 coupe wood interior trim
E46 · Trim

BMW E46 Interior Trim Guide: Wood, Aluminum or Carbon?

All E46 trim finishes explained, the peeling-film problem, how to choose a set, and what replacement actually involves.

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BMW E39
E39 · Compatibility

BMW E39 Pre-LCI vs LCI (1995–2003): Differences & Parts Interchange

Three production periods, different lights, mirrors and trim — what swaps between E39 versions and what does not.

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BMW door trim detail
E36 · E46 · E39 · Restoration

Restoring a Classic BMW Interior: Soft-Touch, Trim & Small Parts

How to fix peeling soft-touch coating, when to restore and when to replace with used OEM parts, and the small pieces that always break.

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