BMW Z4 E85 E86 Right O/S Sill Strip Skirt Kick Panel Sterlinggrau Metallic - 472

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

BMW Z4 E85 E86 Right O/S Sill Strip Skirt Kick Panel Sterlinggrau Metallic is an original body component from the Sill strips group, designed for installation on the right side of BMW Z4 E85/E86 generation models. Finished in the factory Sterlinggrau Metallic - 472 color, it allows for a visually consistent match with the existing paintwork without the need to change the body shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0031108-STG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0031108
• Substitutable numbers: 51710031108, 0031108
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Sterlinggrau Metallic - 472
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment for BMW Z4 E85/E86

The presented right sill is designed specifically for the construction of the BMW Z4 E85/E86, ensuring it maintains the correct geometry, mounting points, and body lines characteristic of this model. Its original BMW origin ensures compliance with factory assembly standards and allows for precise alignment with other body panels.

Positioned on the right side of the vehicle, it enables the restoration of proper protection for the sill area in cases of mechanical damage, corrosion, or previous bodywork repairs. This component is particularly useful for body restoration when maintaining the original side profile and correct panel gaps is a priority.

Sterlinggrau Metallic - 472 color and aesthetic value

The sill is finished in Sterlinggrau Metallic - 472, which was used as a factory color for the BMW Z4 E85/E86. This makes it possible to maintain a uniform paint tone along the entire side of the vehicle, reducing the need for extensive painting of adjacent elements.

The metallic paint structure ensures consistency with the original body finish, and the accurate shade matching facilitates the painter's work during potential blending. This solution is particularly beneficial for repairs where the priority is the aesthetic recreation of the car's factory appearance.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered sill is a used part, which in practice means a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original BMW specifications. Such components are frequently chosen for post-accident repairs, restorations, and returning a vehicle to a near-factory state without the need to resort to aftermarket parts with uncertain fitment.

For body components in the Sill strips group, it is essential to maintain the proper rigidity and profile shape – using an original BMW sill helps maintain the correct side body geometry and facilitates the installation of other components, such as covers or seals.

Application in body and paint repairs

The right sill in Sterlinggrau Metallic is used in:

• repairs of side body damage after collisions,
• vehicle restorations where the sill area has suffered from corrosion,
• restoring the original appearance of a BMW Z4 E85/E86 after previous non-factory repairs.

By maintaining the factory color and shape, this component helps reduce the scope of preparatory work and makes it easier to achieve a consistent visual effect after the painting and assembly process is complete.

Expanding the scope of work in the BMW sill area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the BMW sill strips category.

If you are considering broader work on the exterior of the car, including selecting wheels that match the styling of the BMW Z4 body line, a practical guide on purchasing and refurbishing alloy wheels may be helpful – you can find it in the article Used wheels like new: a guide to buying and refurbishing alloy wheels.