BMW E90 LCI Side Skirt Sill Strip Left N/S Spacegrau Space Grey Metallic - A52

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E90 LCI Sill Trim Strip Left Spacegrau - A52 is an original body part from the Sill Trims category, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. The Spacegrau Metallic - A52 paint shade ensures color consistency with the factory body finish, and the use of an OEM part guarantees a precise fit to the sill's construction.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0037059-SCG3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0037059
• Substitutable numbers: 51770037059, 0037059, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW E90 LCI

The presented sill trim strip has been specifically designed for the facelifted (LCI) version of the BMW E90 body, taking into account the sill's geometry and factory mounting points. Its placement on the left side of the vehicle ensures compatibility with the original body layout, facilitating installation and minimizing the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Thanks to the use of original OEM construction, the trim strip maintains proper rigidity, and its profile is matched to the vehicle's side body line. This allows for an aesthetic finish of the lower part of the car body and proper drainage of dirt and water from the sill area.

Spacegrau Metallic - A52 Color and Aesthetic Value

The Spacegrau Metallic - A52 finish is characteristic of many BMW E90 LCI configurations and allows for maintaining a consistent vehicle appearance without the need for full component painting. The metallic coating harmonizes well with the body line, emphasizing the car's side profile.

In case of accident repairs or replacement of a damaged sill trim strip, using a part with the same paint code limits the scope of painting work and makes it easier to achieve a uniform color transition between the sill and adjacent body panels.

Functional Characteristics and Installation

The sill trim strip serves a protective and aesthetic function – it shields the lower edge of the body from minor mechanical damage and dirt kicked up by the wheels. Its appropriately profiled edge also makes it easier to keep the sill clean during daily use.

The part is designed for installation in factory mounting points, allowing for a relatively efficient replacement of a damaged trim strip. With proper installation, the continuity of the body line is maintained, and the gaps between components remain uniform, which is important both visually and functionally.

Used Condition and Benefits of Choosing OEM Parts

The sill trim strip is offered as a used part, which is an advantageous solution for body repairs when the priority is to combine original quality with a reasonable cost. Using an OEM part allows for maintaining factory fitment with the doors, fenders, and other components of the side body.

For users who wish to restore the original appearance of their BMW E90 LCI after mechanical damage or corrosion in the sill area, choosing an original sill trim strip in the correct color and position on the vehicle is a technically sound solution.

Related BMW Sill Trims and Technical Knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive renovation of the car's sides and are also interested in other parts from the sill trims category for this brand, check out the available parts in the BMW Sill Trims category.

For larger bodywork and modifications, it is also worth understanding the influence of body geometry on vehicle handling and steering system interaction – an article describing the operation of the steering system, signs of wear, and examples of used parts may be helpful, available here: Steering System and Power Steering – How it Works and What Fails?.