BMW X6 E71 E72 Windscreen Drip Moulding Right O/S Alpinweiss 3 - 300 2147602

BMW X6 E71 E72 Windscreen Drip Moulding Right O/S Alpinweiss 3 is an original body component from the Protective and decorative mouldings category, designed for the right side of the windscreen. Thanks to the factory Alpinweiss 3 – 300 paint finish, it ensures a consistent look with the vehicle body and allows for an aesthetic, technically correct replacement of a damaged moulding. It is a practical solution for users who want to maintain the original body lines and a solid finish for the windscreen edge.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2147602-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2147602
• Substitutable numbers: 51132147602, 2147602
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Part type: Roof
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and function of the windscreen moulding

The described moulding is tailored for BMW X6 E71 and E72 generation models and is mounted on the right side of the windscreen. Its purpose is to provide an aesthetic finish to the glass edge and support proper water and debris drainage along the body. The appropriately selected profile of the moulding helps reduce unwanted wind noise and improves the visual continuity of the roof line and pillar. As an item from the Protective and decorative mouldings category, this part combines a decorative function with protection of the critical contact point between the glass and the bodywork against minor mechanical damage and weather conditions.

Color and paint matching Alpinweiss 3 – 300

The moulding is finished in the factory color Alpinweiss 3 – 300, which makes it easy to match with a BMW X6 body in this shade of white. Thanks to this, in many cases, additional painting can be avoided, and installation is limited to replacing the component and properly fitting it to the glass and adjacent panels. The uniform color and compliance with the manufacturer's palette allow for maintaining a consistent look of the entire side of the vehicle, which is important both for post-accident repairs and for cosmetic refreshing of the bodywork.

Placement on the vehicle and installation aspects

The moulding is intended for installation on the right side of the windscreen. The appropriate profile shape and factory mounts allow for precise seating in the original body points. In practice, this means:

• proper adhesion to the edge of the glass and the pillar,
• maintenance of factory gaps and body lines,
• stable mounting without the need for structural modifications. Such a fit is particularly important for BMW X6 class cars, where body geometry and finish quality have a direct impact on the visual perception of the vehicle and driving comfort.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered moulding is a used part, sourced from dismantling, which is a cost-effective solution while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. Choosing such a component allows for:

• maintaining the factory look and body geometry,
• reducing repair costs compared to a new part,
• maintaining compatibility with other trim elements. For many BMW users, this is a reasonable compromise between quality and budget, especially for local repairs around the windscreen and pillars.

Expanding work in the area of BMW body mouldings

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the area near the windscreen and pillars in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional mouldings, check out the available parts in the BMW Protective and decorative mouldings category.

Technical knowledge and inspiration for upgrades

When working with dismantled components, it is worth knowing good practices for selecting used parts, especially in more sensitive vehicle systems. Helpful information on safely using components from the secondary market can be found in the article "Fuel dosing problems: what to look for when buying a used injection pump and fuel rails?", which discusses key principles for assessing the technical condition of used parts. If you treat the moulding replacement as part of a broader project to retrofit or refresh your car, it is also worth reading the guide on retrofitting, available in the post "Retrofitting in VAG and BMW group cars: How to cheaply upgrade your car using used parts from higher versions?", which describes how to effectively plan upgrades using original dismantled components.