I agree, thing is, where i live (communist republic of croatia) car spray shops charge tons of money for car painting, because expensive material and over expensive labor alongside with chamber....i think it would be the best thing to dismantle that by myself with help of my friend and then bring that to car spray shop...also that trim above rear licence plate, how hard it is to remove? Are there any DIY articles or videos ab doing all these i have asked?

P.s. I am also going to change headliner in black...i am murdering out my X...i just don't understand why first owner didn't get all black trim in first place, but he had to show off his swag with silver trim lol

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2001 BMW X5 3.0i 5 speed manual - bone stock