Side Skirt BMW E90 E91 LCI Sill Strip Right O/S Bluewater Metallic - 896

Visual condition of the part

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

Side Skirt BMW E90 E91 LCI Sill Strip Right O/S Bluewater Metallic is an original body component designed for the right side of 3 Series vehicles after the facelift. This used, factory-original sill strip in the elegant Bluewater Metallic color helps maintain a consistent body appearance and provides proper protection for the sill area against mechanical damage.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0037060-WB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0037060
• Substitutable numbers: 51770037060, 0037060, 51777202652, 7202652
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the sill strip

The right sill strip for the BMW 3 Series E90/E91 LCI generation is responsible for covering the lower edge of the body and providing an aesthetic finish to the sill. This component visually stabilizes the side line of the car while helping to reduce the impact of small stone chips, dirt, and moisture on the sill surface.

Thanks to its factory-spec fitment, the strip maintains the correct geometry relative to the doors and wheel arches, which facilitates installation and helps avoid unnatural gaps or stress on the bodywork.

Bluewater Metallic color and visual fitment

The finish in the Bluewater Metallic shade is characteristic of specific BMW E90/E91 LCI configurations and allows for a consistent reproduction of the vehicle's original styling. Using a strip in the same color as the bodywork reduces the need for additional painting or color matching.

The metallic coating provides an attractive, deeper visual effect in both daylight and artificial light, while also harmonizing well with other body components, such as bumpers or door moldings.

Construction, installation, and performance parameters

The sill strip has been designed as a component dedicated to the right side of the vehicle, which translates into the correct shaping of the edges and mounting points. The design allows for installation in factory locations without the need for interfering with the body structure.

• dedicated placement on the right side of the vehicle,
• factory fitment to the BMW E90/E91 LCI sill line,
• paint coating in Bluewater Metallic,
• component weight optimized for use in the sill area.

This configuration promotes the maintenance of proper side rigidity and correct alignment with the remaining body panels.

Condition, origin, and service application

The sill strip is a used part, sourced from disassembly, which allows for an economical repair of the sill area while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This type of part is suitable both for replacing a damaged sill after a collision and for staged body restoration.

For body shops and service centers specializing in BMW, using an original sill strip facilitates maintaining repeatable repair quality and shortens the time required for fitting and installation compared to universal aftermarket replacements.

Integration with other BMW sill area components

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, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the BMW Sill Strips category.

This approach allows for maintaining the technical and visual consistency of the entire sill area, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs and for restoring the vehicle's factory appearance.