BMW E81 E88 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Kaschmirsilber Cashmere Silver A72

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E81 E88 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Kaschmirsilber Cashmere Silver A72 is an original body component from the Sill strips group, designed for installation on the right side of BMW 1 Series E81 and E88 models. Finished in the factory Kaschmirsilber Metallic A72 color, it allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct replacement of a damaged strip without the need for color matching.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036142-KAS3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0036142
• Substitutable numbers: 0036142, 51770036142
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Kaschmirsilber (Cashmere Silver) Metallic - A72
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the sill strip

The presented sill strip is an external body component that serves both protective and aesthetic functions. Mounted on the right side of the vehicle, it protects the lower edge of the bodywork against minor mechanical damage and external factors, while simultaneously streamlining the side line of the vehicle, maintaining consistency with the factory BMW design.

Thanks to the use of the original Kaschmirsilber (Cashmere Silver) Metallic A72 color, the strip blends harmoniously with other painted elements, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs and restoring the vehicle to its factory specification.

Color and paint matching Kaschmirsilber A72

The Kaschmirsilber Metallic A72 shade is a distinctive silver metallic paint used on many BMW 1 Series units. Using a strip in the same paint code allows for reducing or completely eliminating the need for repainting the component, which shortens repair time and reduces costs.

Selecting a strip in the correct color is especially important for OEM-standard repairs, where visual consistency, proper light refraction on the metallic surface, and preserving the original character of the vehicle are essential. This component makes it possible to restore the side of the body to an aesthetic, orderly appearance.

Installation characteristics and application

The sill strip is designed for installation on the right side of the body, in the lower sill area. The component's design is prepared for factory mounting points in the BMW E81 and E88, which facilitates work for body shops and painters and limits the need for additional modifications. Proper seating of the strip ensures:

• stable adhesion to the sill surface,
• correct alignment of the side body line,
• consistency with other exterior trim elements.

The product comes from the segment of used original parts, which allows for maintaining factory fitment and geometry, while also providing a cost-effective alternative to new components.

Benefits of using an original BMW sill strip

Using an original sill strip in Kaschmirsilber Metallic A72 offers a number of practical benefits:

• Visual consistency of the body – maintaining a uniform paint shade and factory side line.
• Correct fitment – a component designed for a specific generation of the BMW 1 Series, without installation compromises.
• Time savings during repair – reducing the scope of paint work due to color compatibility.
• Reasonable repair cost – a used original component as an alternative to new parts.

For body and paint shops as well as individual users, this means the possibility of performing a repair in a technically correct and simultaneously economical manner.

Expanding the sill area repair in a BMW

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, overlays, or additional strips, check out the available parts in the BMW sill strips category.

For larger body repairs, it is worth considering gathering all necessary components in one place. To better plan your purchases and learn about the advantages of choosing original used parts instead of random replacements, read the article Comprehensive supply: from the engine to the smallest clip – how to source used car parts in one place?, which discusses a practical approach to selecting components for vehicle repairs.