BMW E90 E91 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E90 E91 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22 is an original body component designed for the right side, dedicated to the 3 Series E90/E91 models. Finished in Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22, it allows for maintaining paint consistency and factory aesthetics while providing proper protection for the sill area. It is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, bodywork adjustments, or restoring the vehicle to a factory-like condition.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0032950-SG3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0032950
• Substitutable numbers: 51770032950, 0032950
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the sill strip

The sill strip in BMW 3 Series E90/E91 models plays an important protective and aesthetic role. It secures the lower part of the body against mechanical damage, stone chips, and dirt from the wheels, while simultaneously streamlining the side line of the bodywork. Precise fitment for the specific BMW generation facilitates installation and helps maintain factory gaps and body geometry.

Color and paint matching

The finish in Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22 is characteristic of many BMW E90/E91 units, ensuring the component fits well into the manufacturer's original paint palette. The metallic structure of the paint ensures a consistent visual appearance with the remaining body panels, which is significant for both spot repairs and comprehensive restoration of the vehicle's side section.

Placement on the vehicle and assembly aspects

The strip has been designed for installation on the right side of the body, which eliminates the need for any modifications or adjustments to the component. The design intended for a specific side of the vehicle allows for:

• maintaining the correct sill line and factory mounting points,
• reducing the time required for installation,
• easier integration with existing body panels and covers.

As a result, the part works well both in professional body and paint shops and in workshops specializing in BMW vehicle repairs.

Product characteristics and practical application

As an item in the Sill strips category, this BMW sill strip is intended for service applications, post-accident repairs, and the replacement of worn or damaged body components. The used nature of the part allows for an economical restoration of the full functionality of the sill area while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This solution is particularly beneficial when you want to:

• maintain compliance with the factory body structure,
• reduce repair costs while maintaining OEM quality,
• preserve the original appearance of the vehicle's side section.

Complementary BMW Sill strips

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 BMW Sill strips category.

For users interested in a broader context of selecting original body and mechanical components, expert materials regarding working with OEM numbers and verifying compatibility via VIN may be helpful – you can find practical tips in the article Audi's five-cylinder engine – a legend from Quattro to RS3 and how to take care of it using original Audi parts, which discusses, among other things, the principles of selecting used OEM parts.