BMW E36 Saloon Touring Rear Right O/S Door Outer Trim Strip Moulding Cover

BMW E36 Saloon Touring Rear Right O/S Door Outer Trim Strip Moulding Cover is an original body component designed for installation on the rear right door. This black, discreet trim strip ensures a cohesive look for the side of the bodywork while providing practical protection for the door edge against minor operational damage. It is a solution particularly valued for maintaining the factory character of the classic BMW E36.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1960734
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1960734
• Substitutable numbers: 51131960734, 1960734, KZ
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Black
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW E36

The presented trim strip is dedicated to saloon and touring body types and is mounted on the rear right door. Thanks to its factory profile, it matches the door panel contours, which facilitates installation and helps maintain the vehicle's even side line. Its original BMW origin ensures proper fitment with other door trim elements and compatibility with factory mounting points.

Visual and functional characteristics

The black color of the trim strip blends well with both light and dark paint finishes, emphasizing the side line of the body without introducing unnecessary contrast. The element serves a protective function – it reduces the risk of minor dings and scratches on the door edge, e.g., in parking lots. At the same time, it preserves the original look of the door area, which is important during restoration or bodywork repairs on the E36 model.

Application in body repairs and restorations

The BMW E36 Saloon Touring Rear Right O/S Door Outer Trim Strip Moulding Cover is suitable for both local repair of a damaged element and comprehensive restoration of the side body section. Using an OEM component allows for maintaining visual consistency with other trim strips on the car, which is especially important in older examples where differences in shade or shape of aftermarket replacements are easily noticeable. It is a practical choice for those who want to maintain the factory aesthetics of the BMW E36 without interfering with the original body line.

Condition of the element and benefits of choosing a used part

The element comes from the Doors and door panels category and is offered as a used part, which allows for optimizing repair costs while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. In the case of classic models such as the E36, using a used OEM trim strip often ensures better visual fitment than new aftermarket replacements with a different profile or surface finish.

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

Additional technical and operational information

The trim strip is designed for installation on the rear right side of the vehicle, which eliminates the risk of error when selecting the element for a specific side of the body. The black surface can be used both in configurations with unpainted trim strips and as a base for further processing according to the assumptions of a restoration project. Thanks to the preservation of the original door geometry, it is possible to achieve even gaps and proper adhesion of the trim strip along the entire length of the edge.

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