What is shadowline?

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Big635

What is shadowline?

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Dont know what this is but it comes up alot can someone explain and maybe show a picture. Thanks
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shadowlining is blacking out of chrome trim, like the trim around the windows for example
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There are 40 parts that are changed from chrome to satin black (not

including the bumpers) which are colour coded to the car.
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Have a look at this thread for an example

viewtopic.php?t=4254&highlight=shadowline
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as i know shadow line is an option from 1986 year:
http://www.e-24.ru/eng/theory/evolution/1986/
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ron wrote:There are 32 parts that are changed from chrome to satin black (not

including the bumpers) which are colour coded to the car.
Has anyone taken time to compile a list?
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Will compile a list later.
They are ALWAYS rustier than you thought!!!!!!
'85 M #228
'87 M #367
'88 High line.
'10 X5
‘84 Alfasud 1.5 ti
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ron wrote:Will compile a list later.
That would be great. Something for Brian to keep permanently somewhere, too...
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Items to be changed from chrome to black:

Top and bottom strips on headlight grills --------------4

Front screen seal filler strips/joint pieces --------------4

Front and rear window channels ext.and int.-----------8

Side roof channels and rear joint pieces ---------------6

Rear screen seal filler strips/joint pieces ---------------6

Side body mouldings--------------------------------------8

Door handles-----------------------------------------------2

Rear light frames ------------------------------------------2

Total----40

Optional:Nose grills, headlight bezels and radio antenna.

Bumpers to be colour-coded.

HTH Ron.
They are ALWAYS rustier than you thought!!!!!!
'85 M #228
'87 M #367
'88 High line.
'10 X5
‘84 Alfasud 1.5 ti
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Sorry for resurrecting this thread, but am I right in thinking that shadowline was only available from 1986 onwards?

Thanks,

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wattsmonkey wrote:Sorry for resurrecting this thread, but am I right in thinking that shadowline was only available from 1986 onwards?
Not in the Jan.'86 price list. First mentioned in the April '86 price list (£255.00).
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'10 X5
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Thank you Ron: thought you might have the knowledge!

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wattsmonkey wrote:Sorry for resurrecting this thread
Nearly nine years! Is that a record :-k
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I do like to try doing a search before asking the question!
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wattsmonkey wrote:I do like to try doing a search before asking the question!
Good point, Rob! I sometimes wish others would do likewise :wink:
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