BMW 1 SERIES 2 E81 E82 E88 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Sparkling Graphite

BMW 1 SERIES 2 E81 E82 E88 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Sparkling Graphite is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle. The sill cover in Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22 allows you to maintain the visual consistency of the bodywork and restore the factory look of the sill area after damage or corrosion.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036142-SG2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 51770036142
• Substitutable numbers: 51770036142, 0036142, SG12821912
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the sill cover

The presented sill cover is an external side body component, mounted on the right side in the lower part of the vehicle. It is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the sill, while also acting as an additional shield for the sill panel against dirt, stone chips, and minor mechanical damage occurring during daily use.

Thanks to its fitment for the specific BMW 1 Series E81 generation, the component maintains the correct geometry, body lines, and characteristic proportions, which facilitates installation and ensures proper alignment with the doors and other side panels.

Color and paint matching

The cover is factory-finished in the Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22 shade, which allows for a uniform body color in vehicles painted with the same paint code. The metallic structure of the paint coating ensures a consistent visual effect with other body parts, reducing the need for additional painting or color corrections after installation.

Such matching is particularly important for local post-accident repairs or spot replacement of parts, where both the correct geometry of the part and the consistency of the shade with the vehicle's factory finish are essential.

Installation characteristics and condition

The sill cover has been designed as a component dedicated to a specific BMW model, which promotes precise seating on the body and correct positioning relative to the doors and other side panels. Placement on the right side of the vehicle eliminates the risk of installation errors and facilitates the selection of the correct part during repair.

The product is in used condition, meaning it comes from dismantling and may show signs of wear typical for this type of component, yet it remains functional for further use in the vehicle. This solution allows for an economical replacement of a damaged cover while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications.

Application in body repairs

Replacing the sill cover is recommended in situations where mechanical damage, deformation, or significant paint loss has occurred in the lower part of the side body. Using an original component from the Doors and door panels group allows you to restore the correct body line, which is important both aesthetically and practically (e.g., for subsequent door adjustments or gap inspections).

This type of component also works well for staged body restoration, when the repair focuses on one side of the vehicle or exclusively on the sill area, without the need to interfere with other panels.

Expanding the scope of repairs – related items

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 trim, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

When planning broader body service work, it is also worth considering the mechanical and operational condition of the entire vehicle. For users interested in the specifics of this brand's engines, a guide on problematic engines may be helpful, available in the article Troublesome BMW E90 engines – a practical guide to costly failures, which allows for better planning of the budget for service and potential repairs.