How can I protect the silver door inserts

[e39bimmer]

I just leased a 2012 GT and it has the silver door inserts. I had a 08 GT with the silver iserts qand they look like crap in short order. Anyone have a suggestion on how to protect them? I was thinking buying some 3M clear tape like you would put on a bumper. Other options (not interested in painting them)

 

[ceric]

On your 08, did you ever replace them?
Original older '08 have bad parts on them. All silver painted trim pieces were replaced.
The cause was that a special anti-scratch layer was missing. The newer parts should be OK.
Mine have been good after 3+ years.

 

[table5511]

Anyone have a suggestion on how to protect them? (not interested in painting them)

I think clear film is a great idea. The main way ours get scratched is from the wifes purse. I pretty much keep my mouth shut though. I can't expect her to be as anal as I am about everything. I always get quite the sigh when I park at the back of the parking lot, and trying to explain my reasonings only digs me deeper into the hole. So I don't say anything about the purse banging around.

 

[Rawyzf]

Clear coat or nail polish.

 

[kelrog]

On your 08, did you ever replace them?
Original older '08 have bad parts on them. All silver painted trim pieces were replaced.
The cause was that a special anti-scratch layer was missing. The newer parts should be OK.
Mine have been good after 3+ years.

Ceric is correct. the 08's would scrape right off with little effort. The 2012 shouldn't be an issue at all. I wouldn't worry about it. If you must, then I'd suggest a vinyl wrap.