BMW E81 E87 Right Roof Moulding Railing O/S Bluewater Metallic Blue Water 896

BMW E81 E87 Right Roof Moulding Railing O/S Bluewater Metallic Blue Water is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the right side of the roof. Finished in Bluewater Metallic paint, it allows you to maintain color consistency of the bodywork and restore the vehicle's factory appearance after body repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0032702-WB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0032702
• Substitutable numbers: 51130032702, 0032702
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the roof moulding

The roof moulding in BMW 1 Series E81/E87 models is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the roof edge and the correct alignment of the body lines. The right side is particularly important during post-collision repairs or when replacing body panels, as it ensures continuity of the contours and proper fitment with the doors and pillars.

The presented moulding is a component structurally matched to the specific body generation, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Color and Bluewater Metallic paint matching

The finish in the Bluewater Metallic shade allows for visual matching to the factory BMW paint code 896. Thanks to this, the component integrates well with the roof line, reducing the need for full painting of the entire area, which is beneficial for spot repairs or replacing individual body components.

Color matching of the moulding is particularly important for maintaining a uniform appearance of the side bodywork, especially in vehicles where visual consistency and maintaining market value are priorities.

Vehicle placement and installation aspects

The moulding is designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle, along the roof edge. Proper placement is significant both for the tightness of the connections and for the correct alignment of the body lines in the area where it meets the doors and side pillars.

As a component from the Doors and door panels group, the moulding works in conjunction with adjacent body panels, so its proper fitment affects the final result of the body and paint repair and reduces the risk of wind noise while driving.

Product characteristics and practical application

The offered roof moulding comes from the BMW range, which means it retains factory geometry, mounting points, and compatibility with original body parts. The used condition allows for an economical vehicle repair while maintaining compliance with the manufacturer's solutions.

The component is suitable both for local repairs after mechanical damage and for comprehensive renovation of the side body section, where it is important to recreate the original roof line and aesthetic edge finish.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as door skins, reinforcements, or additional mouldings, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

How to care for a used roof moulding

To maintain the good condition of the Bluewater Metallic paint and protect the moulding against corrosion and micro-damage, it is worth using regular washing, gentle cleaning agents, and periodic protection of the coating using preservative products. Additional tips on the operation and care of dismantled parts can be found in the article How to extend the service life of used car parts?.