BMW E87 LCI Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Spacegrau Space Grey Metallic - A52

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

BMW E87 LCI Right Sill Cover Spacegrau Metallic Grey - A52 is an original body part from the Sill Mouldings category, designed for installation on the right side of facelifted BMW 1 Series models. The precisely formed cover in Spacegrau Metallic - A52 helps maintain a cohesive body appearance and restore the factory sill line after damage or corrosion.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036144-SCG2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0036144
• Substitutable numbers: 51770036144, 0036144
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW E87 LCI

The sill cover has been specifically designed for the facelifted BMW E87 version, taking into account the characteristic body geometry and factory mounting points. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle ensures proper alignment with the doors, wheel arches, and other sill elements, without the need for modifications or forceful adjustments.

Thanks to its original design, the part maintains appropriate rigidity and stability, which is important for both sill protection and the aesthetic of the car's side profile. This solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs or bodywork restoration where compliance with factory specifications is crucial.

Spacegrau Metallic - A52 Colour and Aesthetic Value

The finish in Spacegrau Metallic - A52 allows for seamless matching with the original BMW paint in this colour, reducing the scope of additional painting work. The metallic paint structure harmonizes well with the 1 Series body line, highlighting the characteristic sill contours and giving them an orderly, factory appearance.

For vehicles with a different body colour, the cover can serve as a base for repainting, providing a suitable surface for preparation and application of a new coating. This is a practical solution for comprehensive body and paint repairs.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The offered sill cover is a used part, which translates into a favourable compromise between repair cost and maintaining original quality. Such elements are often chosen for servicing older BMW E87 LCI models, where functionality, correct fitment, and compliance with the factory design are priorities.

Using an original, used sill moulding helps avoid problems typical of lower-quality aftermarket parts, such as inaccurate fitment, different bending radii, or discrepancies in finishing details. This is particularly important when fitting at the junction with doors and wheel arches, where any inaccuracy is easily noticeable.

Benefits of Using an Original Sill Moulding

Using this right-hand side sill cover for the BMW E87 LCI offers a range of practical benefits:

• maintaining the factory geometry and side body line,
• compatibility with original mounting points,
• potential to reduce or simplify painting work for Spacegrau Metallic colour,
• aesthetic finishing of the sill area after body repairs,
• an economically viable alternative to new parts.

Selection and Other BMW Sill Mouldings

When selecting a sill cover for the BMW E87 LCI, it is important to consider the side of installation, body version, and colour compatibility with the vehicle's paint to avoid fitting issues and the need for additional modifications. If you are planning a comprehensive restoration of the sill area on your BMW and also need other side elements, mouldings, or covers, check the available parts in the BMW Sill Mouldings category.

For drivers interested in a broader approach to vehicle servicing – especially in the context of combining body repairs with powertrain work – advisory materials may be helpful. To better plan maintenance work and understand the relationship between body condition and powertrain operation, it is worth reading the article Clutch and Dual-Mass Flywheel – Diagnostics and Part Selection for the Powertrain.