BMW 1 E87 4 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Quarzblau Blue Metallic - A19

BMW 1 E87 4 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Quarzblau Blue Metallic - A19 is an original body component from the Sill Strips category, designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle. The trim in Quarzblau Metallic - A18 allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct replacement of a damaged sill, maintaining visual consistency with the factory BMW paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0032948-QB4
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0032948
• Substitutable numbers: 51770032948, 0032948
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Quarzblau Metallic - A18
• Offset (ET):
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the sill trim

The sill trim on the right side of the body is responsible for protecting the sill area against mechanical damage and the influence of external factors. In the case of the BMW 1 Series E87, this component stabilizes the visual side line of the car while protecting the lower edge of the bodywork during entry, exit, and operation in more demanding road conditions.

Thanks to its factory fitment for the specific BMW model, the component ensures proper alignment with other body panels, which reduces the risk of stress, rattling, or leaks in the sill area.

Quarzblau Metallic - A18 color and visual matching

The finish in the Quarzblau Metallic - A18 shade allows for maintaining a uniform body color without the need to experiment with paint shades. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs or spot restoration, where visual consistency with other body parts is essential.

The metallic structure of the paint provides the depth of color characteristic of BMW and the appropriate play of light on the surface of the sill, which translates into an aesthetic appearance of the side of the vehicle after the repair is completed.

Installation and operational characteristics

The sill trim has been designed for installation on the right side of the body, which facilitates correct positioning of the element relative to the factory mounting points. The appropriate geometry of the part allows for precise seating in line with the doors and other side panels.

As an item from the Sill Strips category, the trim serves both a protective and aesthetic function, supporting the maintenance of the proper visual rigidity of the lower part of the body and reducing the risk of paint damage in the area most exposed to dirt and stone chips.

Part condition and service application

The offered sill trim is a used part, which makes it an attractive solution for economical body repair of the BMW E87, especially in the case of local damage on the right side of the vehicle. Choosing an original component from disassembly allows for maintaining the factory construction and material specifications while reducing costs compared to purchasing a new part.

This type of component will work well both for post-accident repairs and for replacing worn or corroded sill elements, where it is important to maintain correct geometry and compatibility with factory mounts.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, trims, or additional strips, check the available parts in the BMW Sill Strips category.

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