How to Remove HUD trim?

Hammer Werke · 03-05-2018, 02:10 PM

Anyone done this and have any recommendations? Does it just pop off?

The HUD reflection has been driving me nuts on my morning commute. I was just going to stick some felt on it but now I'm thinking of removing the trim and having it flocked, wrapped or maybe even just matte spray paint would fix it.

COKen · 03-05-2018, 05:39 PM

Are you sure it is the trim which is doing the reflecting? I get a reflection from my HUD now and then, but I think it is coming from the HUD glass, not the trim. It would be frustrating to go to all the trouble of fixing the trim, but still have the reflections.

Hammer Werke · 03-05-2018, 06:10 PM

Its definitely the trim. I can see the outline of it in clear detail and when I cover the trim with my fingers the glare disappears.

RoundelM3 · 03-06-2018, 07:18 AM

How about some matte black vinyl tape? Not electrical tape, but something designed for graphics/stripes, etc.

Hammer Werke · 03-06-2018, 10:29 AM

I'm down for whatever eliminates the glare. But I would like to get that trim out so I could do a nice job. It's so cramped up there and a weird angle for my hands.

EDWYER · 03-06-2018, 10:50 AM

I suggest going to a sign/vinyl shop that may be able to help with that.

COKen · 03-06-2018, 11:44 AM

Not sure if this will help or not -
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=62_0560

It does show the trim piece. Since it doesn't show any screws coming up from below, I would guess it just snaps on, but I don't really know.

Soul_Glo · 03-06-2018, 11:57 AM

...and it goes a little something like this:

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...splay/HtTRyTnB

ChubbyWilly · 03-06-2018, 02:55 PM

Just work each corner out slowly. It just pops off. Putting it back in may be tricky though with the tabs closer to the steering wheel.

Hammer Werke · 03-06-2018, 03:07 PM

Awesome thanks. Yea there are many "wrapping" places around my area. Some advertise "velvet" wraps which sounds like the perfect finish for this piece.

IK6SPEED · 03-06-2018, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer Werke

Its definitely the trim. I can see the outline of it in clear detail and when I cover the trim with my fingers the glare disappears.

Does it give you pause that you are the only one experiencing this?

Hammer Werke · 03-06-2018, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer Werke

Its definitely the trim. I can see the outline of it in clear detail and when I cover the trim with my fingers the glare disappears.

Does it give you pause that you are the only one experiencing this?

Not really, there are many different forum posts about the problem. Lots of people just stick some black felt over the trim. I don't know if it's the angle of the sun at this time of the year or what the deal is but it is super annoying to have a sun bright spot directly in your line of sight while driving a car. It is only really a problem for me on the morning / mid day.

Here's a photo of what I mean. And it's kind of tricky to get a decent shot so this probably doesn't even look that bad...

But it is actually very bright.

XxThe_RemedyXx · 03-06-2018, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer Werke

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

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Originally Posted by Hammer Werke

Its definitely the trim. I can see the outline of it in clear detail and when I cover the trim with my fingers the glare disappears.

Does it give you pause that you are the only one experiencing this?

Not really, there are many different forum posts about the problem. Lots of people just stick some black felt over the trim. I don't know if it's the angle of the sun at this time of the year or what the deal is but it is super annoying to have a sun bright spot directly in your line of sight while driving a car. It is only really a problem for me on the morning / mid day.

Here's a photo of what I mean. And it's kind of tricky to get a decent shot so this probably doesn't even look that bad...

But it is actually very bright.

I get this on my HUD on bright sunny days as well. I never thought to wrap the trim. Thanks for the good idear!

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COKen Lieutenant Colonel 981 Rep 1,560 Posts Drives: M Rster / Z4 M40i / X5 M50i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Are you sure it is the trim which is doing the reflecting? I get a reflection from my HUD now and then, but I think it is coming from the HUD glass, not the trim. It would be frustrating to go to all the trouble of fixing the trim, but still have the reflections. __________________ 2002 M Roadster, Steel Gray Metailic, Gray Nappa Leather, HT, TC Kline DA Shocks & Camber Plates, w/H&R Springs, Stromung Exhaust, SSR Type C. Looking for new home. 2022 Z4 M40i, Misano Blue Metallic, Driver Asst Pkg, Prem Pkg 2023 X5 M50i, Phytonic Blue, Black Extended Merion Leather, Driving Asst Pro Pkg, Park Asst Pkg, Exec Pkg, Climate Comfort Pkg.
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Hammer Werke Second Lieutenant 102 Rep 216 Posts Drives: '15 328d Touring Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Its definitely the trim. I can see the outline of it in clear detail and when I cover the trim with my fingers the glare disappears.
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Hammer Werke Second Lieutenant 102 Rep 216 Posts Drives: '15 328d Touring Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	I'm down for whatever eliminates the glare. But I would like to get that trim out so I could do a nice job. It's so cramped up there and a weird angle for my hands.
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EDWYER Yoda of mods 1675 Rep 3,006 Posts Drives: X5 RWD Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NC iTrader: (40) Garage List 2015 X5 RWD [0.00] 2016 BMW M2 [10.00]	I suggest going to a sign/vinyl shop that may be able to help with that.
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COKen Lieutenant Colonel 981 Rep 1,560 Posts Drives: M Rster / Z4 M40i / X5 M50i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Not sure if this will help or not - http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=62_0560 It does show the trim piece. Since it doesn't show any screws coming up from below, I would guess it just snaps on, but I don't really know. __________________ 2002 M Roadster, Steel Gray Metailic, Gray Nappa Leather, HT, TC Kline DA Shocks & Camber Plates, w/H&R Springs, Stromung Exhaust, SSR Type C. Looking for new home. 2022 Z4 M40i, Misano Blue Metallic, Driver Asst Pkg, Prem Pkg 2023 X5 M50i, Phytonic Blue, Black Extended Merion Leather, Driving Asst Pro Pkg, Park Asst Pkg, Exec Pkg, Climate Comfort Pkg.
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ChubbyWilly First Lieutenant 105 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	Just work each corner out slowly. It just pops off. Putting it back in may be tricky though with the tabs closer to the steering wheel. __________________ Mods: MHD Stage 2+ FlexFuel, xHP Stage 3, VRSF 5" HD Intercooler, VRSF Charge Pipe, CircuitWerks Catless DP, AFE Pro Dry S Intake filter, Eldor coils, NGK 97506 @ .026, Bilstein B14 coils.
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Hammer Werke Second Lieutenant 102 Rep 216 Posts Drives: '15 328d Touring Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Awesome thanks. Yea there are many "wrapping" places around my area. Some advertise "velvet" wraps which sounds like the perfect finish for this piece.
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