BMW 6 Series E63 E64 Door Sill Side Cover Skirt Right O/S Black Sapphire - 475

The BMW E63 E64 Right Side Sill Cover in Black Sapphire is an original body part designed for the right side of BMW 6 Series E63/E64 vehicles. The sill cover in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 ensures paint consistency with BMW's factory palette and restores the aesthetic of the vehicle's side body after damage or wear. It's a practical solution for users who expect a solid fit and compliance with the factory sill line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0304948-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0304948
• Substitutable numbers: 51770304948, 0304948
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW E63/E64

The presented sill cover has been specifically designed for BMW 6 Series E63 (coupé) and E64 (convertible) models, intended for the right side of the vehicle. Thanks to its construction conforming to factory BMW standards, the correct mounting points, geometry, and sill line are maintained, facilitating installation and ensuring a stable fit of the part on the body.

Its placement on the passenger side of the vehicle allows for precise replacement of a damaged or corroded cover without affecting other body panels. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs and vehicle restorations where maintaining the original body shape is crucial.

Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 Color

The cover is factory finished in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475, one of the popular metallic shades used on the BMW 6 Series. This allows the part to harmoniously blend with the body paint, eliminating the need for additional color matching on vehicles of the same color.

The metallic finish provides:

• a visually cohesive look for the side of the vehicle,
• an aesthetic transition between the sill and the doors,
• a better match with factory bumpers and side moldings in the same color.

Part Characteristics and Application

As a body part from the Miscellaneous group, the sill cover serves both protective and aesthetic functions. It protects the lower edge of the body from dirt and minor mechanical damage, while also tidying up the vehicle's side line, which is important for maintaining the car's value and visual consistency.

The product is a used part, meaning it is a pre-owned component that retains its original BMW specifications. For many users, this is an advantageous solution, allowing for the use of a part that matches the factory design without resorting to aftermarket alternatives with uncertain fitment.

Benefits of Using an Original Sill Cover

Using an original sill cover in Black Sapphire Metallic offers a range of practical advantages:

• Factory Fitment – maintains the correct sill geometry and side line, without the need for installation modifications.
• Color Consistency – matches BMW's paint palette, simplifying body and paint repairs on the sills.
• Reduced Repair Costs – allows for the replacement of just the cover instead of larger sections of the side panel.
• Aesthetic Finish for the Sill Area – improves the visual appeal of the vehicle after repair or restoration.

Related BMW Body Parts

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area on your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as covers, inserts, or additional moldings, check the available parts in the Miscellaneous BMW category.

Technical Knowledge and BMW Project Development

When working on the body of a BMW 6 Series, many users are also interested in solutions used in sports models from other premium brands. To better understand the design differences in engines, brakes, and chassis between standard and sport versions, it is worth reading the article Audi RS vs. Other Models – What's Under the Hood and Chassis?, which illustrates how manufacturers design more advanced variants of their models.