Peeling B pillars on F30. Inspect your cars. - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

jzcrna · 10-26-2012, 08:25 PM

Here is an issue two of us had with our paint chipping and peeling on the exterior B pillars. This is the high gloss portion of the vehicle right in the middle, between the windows.

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Hey folks. I have found a blemish in my F30 that is bothering me. I tried getting a picture, but it doesn't show up well with the glare from the sun.

Do you know that glossy black trim that borders the windows on the (is it B pillars)? Well, mine is starting to chip and create a tunnel if you will. I don't think this was caused by someone or something and is just poor design.

It sucks, because I am leasing and they will probably ding me for wear and tear. Does anyone have suggestions or has anyone experienced this? Looking forward to input. I will also try to get some better pictures later.

SCBimmerKid · 10-26-2012, 09:48 PM

This happened to me. Dealer replaced them. Took forever though because they had to take the whole door apart.

mikikuki7 · 10-26-2012, 11:12 PM

That's happening to mine! :/ mine is the actual paint!

TrueBlue12 · 10-26-2012, 11:35 PM

Have not noticed but definitely something the warrantee should cover

dcg71 · 10-27-2012, 02:55 AM

I've had one replaced under warranty. My SA said she'd seen it before, so its not uncommon it seems.

jzcrna · 10-27-2012, 06:41 AM

That's good to hear, but it sounds like a long repair and weeks or days without car

SCBimmerKid · 10-27-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jzcrna

That's good to hear, but it sounds like a long repair and weeks or days without car

I didn't mean to make it sound that long. I meant a couple hours. Not days or weeks

AndDown · 10-27-2012, 05:15 PM

Wonder if this is only happening with the glossy "B" pillars? The "line-less" models have the matt pillars so would be interesting to see if they also have this defect.

dcg71 · 10-27-2012, 06:33 PM

Only heard of it happening to the high gloss pillars.

AntBabeee · 10-28-2012, 02:45 AM

Which line has the high gloss pillars?

hans007 · 10-28-2012, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AntBabeee

Which line has the high gloss pillars?

all of them.

Robin_NL · 10-28-2012, 06:48 AM

Thanks OP for the tip.

I'm going to take a look at it in a minute. Does anybody have some pics of the matter please?

Cheers
Robin

AZ330FZL · 10-28-2012, 12:45 PM

My drivers side door pillar has a discoloration on part of it. It won't clean off or polish out. It seems like something touched it and won't clean up. Personally I'm not too fond of the glossy look there since it doesn't seem to be very durable. Next time I'm at the dealer ill point it out to them and see what they say.

bcl0328 · 10-28-2012, 12:51 PM

mine isn't peeling, but it feels loose. the top of it doesn't feel snug and feels like it could fly off.

AndDown · 10-28-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hans007

all of them.

...except the "line-less" 328i models which come with the matt finish. Anyone with the matt finish having the same peeling problem?

shivaswrath · 10-28-2012, 10:49 PM

335i Matte...I went base model because I thought the gloss would be a PITA to maintain, and thus far, on matte, no issues.

That's disappointing for others.

AndDown · 10-30-2012, 12:20 AM

Just read a post in the other F30 forum who has the peeling problem with his matt-finish pillar as well, so probably not limited to the glossy pillars.

Raspartan · 10-30-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ330FZL

My drivers side door pillar has a discoloration on part of it. It won't clean off or polish out. It seems like something touched it and won't clean up. Personally I'm not too fond of the glossy look there since it doesn't seem to be very durable. Next time I'm at the dealer ill point it out to them and see what they say.

Happened to mine too. Looked like water spots that wouldn't rub off. No amount of manual buffing on my part would remove them. Took it in to the dealer and they buffed them out with a machine and now they're gone.

dcg71 · 10-30-2012, 10:16 PM

I think thats a different problem. These are chips, they definitely don't buff out. The edges of the pillar covers actually start to crumble away.

Roki_014 · 10-30-2012, 10:41 PM

can someone please post a pic

dcg71 · 10-30-2012, 11:01 PM

Not mine, but from a different forum. Mine looked exactly the same though. The problem is the edge of of the front pillar.

Tilt your head to the left.

10-26-2012, 09:48 PM	#2
SCBimmerKid Lieutenant Drives: Mineral Grey F30 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hilton Head, SC Posts: 581 iTrader: (0)	This happened to me. Dealer replaced them. Took forever though because they had to take the whole door apart. __________________ NO LONGER ON ORDER *'12 328i* Mineral Grey Metallic w/black leather/aluminum&black gloss trim/ZSL/ZPP/Xenons

10-27-2012, 02:55 AM	#5
dcg71 Captain Drives: F30 335i Sport BSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 723 iTrader: (2)	I've had one replaced under warranty. My SA said she'd seen it before, so its not uncommon it seems. __________________ ------------------------------ 2012 F30 335i Sapphire Black Sport Line \| ///M Performance Exhaust \| H&R Sport \| ///M Performance 405M Wheels \| ///M Performance Grilles 2006 E92 325i Titan Silver 2000 E46 318i Cosmos Black

10-27-2012, 06:33 PM	#9
dcg71 Captain Drives: F30 335i Sport BSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 723 iTrader: (2)	Only heard of it happening to the high gloss pillars. __________________ ------------------------------ 2012 F30 335i Sapphire Black Sport Line \| ///M Performance Exhaust \| H&R Sport \| ///M Performance 405M Wheels \| ///M Performance Grilles 2006 E92 325i Titan Silver 2000 E46 318i Cosmos Black

10-28-2012, 02:45 AM	#10
AntBabeee Lieutenant Drives: 2013 BMW 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 526 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i [0.00]	Which line has the high gloss pillars? __________________ F30 BMW 335i M-Sport: Estoril Blue II, 19" Rims, Sports Auto, Premium, Technology, Harmon Kardon, Heated Front Seats, Driver Assistance...

10-28-2012, 10:49 PM	#16
shivaswrath Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norwalk CT Posts: 1,987 iTrader: (2)	335i Matte...I went base model because I thought the gloss would be a PITA to maintain, and thus far, on matte, no issues. That's disappointing for others. __________________ 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Whore: PPK\|Exhaust\|Brakes\|Performance Suspension Struts & Springs\|Black Kidney Grilles\|CF Spoiler and Mirror Caps\|M Sport 400M\|BMWF30.com 335i brakes FS!

10-26-2012, 11:12 PM	#3
mikikuki7 Private First Class Drives: 2012 BMW 335i Melbourne Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: McAllen, TX Posts: 125 iTrader: (0)	That's happening to mine! :/ mine is the actual paint!

10-26-2012, 11:35 PM	#4
TrueBlue12 Private First Class Drives: Imperial 328i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 177 iTrader: (0)	Have not noticed but definitely something the warrantee should cover

10-27-2012, 06:41 AM	#6
jzcrna Captain Drives: 2012 BMW 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 752 iTrader: (0)	That's good to hear, but it sounds like a long repair and weeks or days without car

10-27-2012, 05:15 PM	#8
AndDown Just Copacetic! Drives: 2013 F30 328i AlpinWeiss Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 112 iTrader: (0)	Wonder if this is only happening with the glossy "B" pillars? The "line-less" models have the matt pillars so would be interesting to see if they also have this defect.

10-28-2012, 06:48 AM	#12
Robin_NL S0THPAW Drives: AW 1M + N55 mids Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands, Europe Posts: 4,209 iTrader: (0)	Thanks OP for the tip. I'm going to take a look at it in a minute. Does anybody have some pics of the matter please? Cheers Robin

10-28-2012, 12:45 PM	#13
AZ330FZL Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 335i Sedan Sport Line Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 246 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i Sport ... [0.00]	My drivers side door pillar has a discoloration on part of it. It won't clean off or polish out. It seems like something touched it and won't clean up. Personally I'm not too fond of the glossy look there since it doesn't seem to be very durable. Next time I'm at the dealer ill point it out to them and see what they say.

10-28-2012, 12:51 PM	#14
bcl0328 Captain Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abingdon, MD Posts: 955 iTrader: (0)	mine isn't peeling, but it feels loose. the top of it doesn't feel snug and feels like it could fly off.

10-30-2012, 12:20 AM	#17
AndDown Just Copacetic! Drives: 2013 F30 328i AlpinWeiss Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 112 iTrader: (0)	Just read a post in the other F30 forum who has the peeling problem with his matt-finish pillar as well, so probably not limited to the glossy pillars.

10-30-2012, 10:16 PM	#19
dcg71 Captain Drives: F30 335i Sport BSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 723 iTrader: (2)	I think thats a different problem. These are chips, they definitely don't buff out. The edges of the pillar covers actually start to crumble away. __________________ ------------------------------ 2012 F30 335i Sapphire Black Sport Line \| ///M Performance Exhaust \| H&R Sport \| ///M Performance 405M Wheels \| ///M Performance Grilles 2006 E92 325i Titan Silver 2000 E46 318i Cosmos Black

10-30-2012, 10:41 PM	#20
Roki_014 Captain Drives: 2013 335I M-Sport EBII Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: chicago Posts: 709 iTrader: (0)	can someone please post a pic

10-30-2012, 11:01 PM	#21
dcg71 Captain Drives: F30 335i Sport BSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 723 iTrader: (2)	Not mine, but from a different forum. Mine looked exactly the same though. The problem is the edge of of the front pillar. Tilt your head to the left. __________________ ------------------------------ 2012 F30 335i Sapphire Black Sport Line \| ///M Performance Exhaust \| H&R Sport \| ///M Performance 405M Wheels \| ///M Performance Grilles 2006 E92 325i Titan Silver 2000 E46 318i Cosmos Black Last edited by dcg71; 10-30-2012 at 11:08 PM.

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