seat lever escutcheon

[esty]

surely one of you crafty guys could print some of these...they are almost impossible to find ...metal would be killer

 

 

 

 

[Labphoto]

You can order these at the dealer. Be ready to spend about $75 for two of them

[Charles in PA]

Impressed by the word choice, "escutcheon."  Don't believe I have ever run across that one before.  Learn something new every day. Cheers, Charles

[jimk]

50 minutes ago, Charles in PA said:

escutcheon

a flat piece of metal for protection and often ornamentation, around a keyhole, door handle, or light switch

[Mike Self]

Someone--one of the folks that supply parts for the early CS coupes--was reproducing those in metal.  Dunno if they're still available but I'll bet someone of the FAQ does.  

 

A couple of mine have broken over the years; the plastic was too fragile to withstand the flexing of the underlying upholstery, so it broke.  I repaired 'em by gluing  thin piece of aluminum sheet, appropriately cut, to the back side and reinstalling.  My repairs have been holding for many years.  

 

mike

[John76]

2 hours ago, Charles in PA said:

"escutcheon." 

A class of arthropods...shrimp, crabs, lobsters, etc. that have a hard outer shell.

[jp5Touring]

42 minutes ago, John76 said:

A class of arthropods...shrimp, crabs, lobsters, etc. that have a hard outer shell.

 

Good with butter or cocktail sauce,,,,,    and  Beer 

[LarsAlpina]

Hi Esty,

 

my friend Joachim, who runs BTS Autoteile in Griesheim near Darmstadt, does have repros. They´re not metal as you preferred, though, but original plastic. I think BMW Classic has them, too, but Joachim had his own repro made before BMW did so. I do always buy them at Joachim - Darmstadt is only about 15min from Frankfurt, where I live, so fetching them in person does always include a nice "old BMW talk" as an additional advantage for me. ?

 

Here´s a link to his shop:

https://www.bts-autoteile.de/index.php/de/shop/1502-2002-turbo2013-04-23-12-02-57/innenausstattung-instrumente2013-04-23-12-02-57/chromblende-sitz-detail

 

On his shop photo they do look a bit creepy, but I can assure you, that they are not creepy at all in reality - just like new originals. It´s a set containing the chromed plastic part and the black inlay comes as an extra, fitting sticker. I like that, because (not original of course) on old type seats with chromed hinges I do leave the black sticker off - does look more consistent to my eyes.

 

I´m not sure on Joachim´s abilities with English language - if you would want to buy from him, I´d like to offer you my help, if there might be any communication problems. Shipping costs D-US and possible custom fees are something to keep in mind, though. 

 

Best regards,

Lars.

[esty]

thanks Lars, i'll touch base if i need help

 

[billw]

Hey Esty, I believe that was my post from another FB Forum.  Was about to make the request here and you beat me to it!  Appreciate it,

Bill

[danco_]

I used to make these. I feasibly could, again. I do remember that the cost was much higher than anticipated. but they were much better than the plastic sets that BMW offered. 

 

 

[esty]

Mike Pugh pointed me to them here  - $10.21 ea

 

wallothnesch

 

 

[billw]

Checked Wallotthnesch, less than $20 for 2, $49 to ship.