BMW F31 LCI Rain Gutter Strip Right Drip Rail Rear Right O/S 7426594

BMW F31 LCI Rain Gutter Strip Right Drip Rail Rear Right O/S is an original body component from the Protective and decorative strips group, designed for installation in the rear right section of the facelifted 3 Series estate. Precise fitment to the body lines ensures effective water drainage and an aesthetic finish to the bodywork edges, resulting in stable mounting and a consistent vehicle appearance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7426594
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7426594
• Substitutable numbers: 7426594, 63217426594
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and function of the component

The rear right rain gutter strip in the BMW F31 LCI is responsible for the controlled drainage of water from the roof and upper body sections in the rear area of the vehicle. It reduces streaks on the side surfaces, supports the protection of sheet metal edges against excessive moisture, and helps maintain orderly water flow during rainfall and car washing.

Thanks to its factory geometry, the strip works in harmony with the bodywork contours, which facilitates correct seating and maintains a seal in the critical area of the rear right side of the body.

Construction and fitment for BMW F31 LCI

The component has been designed specifically for the facelifted 3 Series estate version, taking into account the characteristic roof line and rear body section. The properly profiled cross-section of the strip allows for:

• stable water guidance along the roof edge in the rear part of the vehicle,
• consistent connection with adjacent body components,
• maintaining an even gap between the strip and the bodywork.

Such fitment promotes the preservation of the vehicle's factory appearance and reduces the risk of improper installation, which could result in wind noise or uncontrolled water runoff.

Installation and operational characteristics

The placement of the strip in the rear, right-hand side of the vehicle requires maintaining the correct orientation relative to the roof line and body pillars. The original design facilitates installation in the factory location without the need for body modifications.

In daily use, a correctly installed strip:

• limits water accumulation around the roof edge and rear body section,
• supports paint protection against long-term moisture along the drainage line,
• helps maintain an orderly appearance of the side and rear body zones.

Condition and use in body repairs

The component comes from disassembly and is intended for reinstallation in a vehicle where it is necessary to replace the strip after a collision, mechanical damage, or corrosion of the previous component. Choosing an original rain gutter strip from the same model generation allows for maintaining visual consistency and compliance with factory assembly technology.

Such a solution is particularly useful in the case of post-accident repairs, where both the correct restoration of the body lines and the preservation of the water drainage function in the rear part of the vehicle are important.

Integration with other BMW body strips

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the body zone 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 protective and decorative strips category.

For larger body repairs, it is also worth checking out practical tips regarding the selection of body components from disassembly – you will find them in the article Bodywork and chassis – post-accident repairs using parts from disassembly, which discusses, among other things, assembly procedures and examples of using original used components.