BMW E87 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Monacoblau Monaco Blue Metallic - A35

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E87 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Monacoblau Monaco Blue Metallic is an original body component designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle. It provides an aesthetic finish to the lower edge of the bodywork while serving as practical protection for the sill against operational damage. Thanks to the factory Monacoblau Monaco Blue Metallic paint, the strip blends harmoniously with the original body color.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0032948-MB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0032948
• Substitutable numbers: 51770032948, 0032948
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Monacoblau Metallic - A35
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the component

The presented BMW E87 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Monacoblau Monaco Blue Metallic is an external sill trim component, mounted on the lower part of the vehicle's side. It is responsible for:

• protecting the sill and the lower part of the bodywork against stone chips, dirt, and minor mechanical damage,
• completing the side line of the body in accordance with the original BMW design,
• maintaining stable airflow along the side of the car, which reduces turbulence in the sill area.

The placement on the right side of the vehicle allows for precise fitting to the factory mounting points, without the need for modifications or adjustments required by universal replacements.

Color and paint matching Monacoblau Metallic A35

The strip is finished in Monacoblau Metallic A35, characteristic of many BMW 1 Series E87 units. This means that:

• the shade and structure of the paint are consistent with the factory BMW specification,
• after installation, the component maintains visual consistency with the other body panels in the same color,
• the need for additional painting is limited, provided that the paint on the car is maintained in a similar condition.

For vehicle owners with this color, it is a convenient solution when replacing a damaged sill strip, allowing for shorter repair times and reduced costs of additional paint work.

Technical characteristics and installation

The sill strip has been designed as a component dedicated to a specific BMW model, which translates into:

• factory mounting points matched to the E87 body,
• a profile properly matched to the shape of the sill on the right side,
• maintaining the correct geometry in the sill area after installation.

The product comes from the group of original BMW components, which helps maintain the structural and visual consistency of the vehicle. The used nature of the element makes it a reasonable choice for accident repairs or body restoration when the priority is compliance with the factory specification at controlled costs.

Practical application and benefits of replacement

Replacing a damaged or corroded sill strip with an original component in Monacoblau Metallic A35 allows you to:

• restore the aesthetics of the side bodywork without visible color differences,
• protect the sill against further mechanical damage and dirt,
• maintain the vehicle's value through the use of parts consistent with the manufacturer's design.

A well-chosen sill strip is important both for daily use and when preparing the car for sale or an expert appraisal, where visual consistency and the correctness of body and paint repairs count.

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

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