BMW E81 E82 Side Skirt Sill Strip Right O/S Patagonia Green Metallic - A71

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E81 E82 Side Skirt Sill Strip Right O/S Patagonia Green Metallic - A71 is an original body component from the Doors and body panels category, designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Patagonia Green Metallic shade, it helps maintain visual consistency of the bodywork and restores the aesthetics of the side profile following repairs or a collision.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036142-PTG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0036142
• Substitutable numbers: 51770036142, 0036142, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Patagoniagruen Metallic - A71
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the side skirt component

The side skirt on the right side of BMW E81 and E82 models plays an important protective and aesthetic role in the lower body area. It protects the sill against mechanical damage caused by entering and exiting the vehicle and exposure to road debris, while also streamlining the side line of the body, ensuring the characteristic, dynamic profile typical of this BMW generation.

Thanks to its factory-fit design matching the body geometry, the component ensures proper adhesion to the sills and adjacent panels, which reduces the risk of leaks and unwanted stress within the side cladding.

Color and paint matching

The strip is finished in Patagonia Green Metallic A71, a characteristic metallic color used by the factory on selected BMW E81/E82 models. Using original paint in the same color code facilitates achieving a consistent visual effect with other body components, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs or partial renovations.

The metallic structure of the paint coating ensures uniform light reflection and blends well with the side line of the body, minimizing shade differences visible when compared to factory body panels.

Installation characteristics and vehicle side

The component is designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle, meaning its geometry, mounting points, and profile are optimized for that specific side of the body. In practice, this translates into:

• precise fitment with the right sill and the lower part of the door,
• correct alignment with factory holes and mounting brackets,
• preservation of the original side line without the need for modifications.

Such fitment reduces the time required for installation and minimizes the risk of stress within the cladding, which is significant both for bodywork repairs and when replacing a damaged strip due to collision or corrosion.

Original origin and used condition

The side skirt comes from the BMW production line, which ensures adherence to factory dimensional and material standards. Its original origin promotes seamless integration with the existing body structure, without the need to adjust aftermarket replacements with uncertain geometry.

The item is in used condition, which in practice allows for combining cost-effectiveness with the preservation of proper fit and compliance with factory specifications. This is a particularly attractive solution for repairs where functionality, correct fitment, and color consistency with existing paint are the priorities.

Benefits of using an original side skirt

Using this side skirt in a BMW E81/E82 allows you to:

• restore the aesthetics of the side bodywork after mechanical damage or corrosion,
• maintain color consistency thanks to the factory Patagonia Green Metallic shade,
• preserve the correct geometry and line of the sills without interfering with the body structure,
• reduce repair costs by choosing an original component in used condition.

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, trims, or additional strips, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and body panels category.

For more practical tips on the cost-effective use of used body components and other parts, see the article Rising repair costs and the boom in used parts – how to save on car service?, which discusses how to consciously choose used OEM parts and optimize your service budget.