iND F30 painted bumper reflectors replacement DIY - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Nate@IND · 06-06-2012, 03:29 PM

iND F30 Painted reflectors (DIY)

Tools-
8mm socket
Nylon Pry Bar
http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece...kit-95214.html

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Blake P · 06-06-2012, 03:52 PM

Pictures really do say a thousand words. Nice job!

MiloMia · 06-06-2012, 04:32 PM

good job!

Slwdrvr · 06-06-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

iND F30 Painted reflectors (DIY)

What's going on in the back here? Are you using the pry bar to try to get underneath the reflector to pull out so you can push out from the outside?

Andrew@IND · 06-14-2012, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Slwdrvr

What's going on in the back here? Are you using the pry bar to try to get underneath the reflector to pull out so you can push out from the outside?

Correct, the technician in the photo is using a pry bar wedged between the tape flange on the amber reflector and the inside of the bumper. This gives you some leverage to free the reflector from the bumper.

Slwdrvr · 06-14-2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew@IND

Correct, the technician in the photo is using a pry bar wedged between the tape flange on the amber reflector and the inside of the bumper. This gives you some leverage to free the reflector from the bumper.

Oooh, awesome awesome. Thanks for the DIY guide and clarifications!

Balzz · 06-14-2012, 05:41 PM

Just placed an order.

HiTek · 06-15-2012, 03:55 PM

I bought set of these from IND as well as the whiskers. I am in Germany, and the shipping was super fast! Both items arrived nicely wrapped and exactly what I was expecting. The whiskers were a breeze to install, but I have yet to install the reflectors. I need to purchase a nylon prybar somewhere here in Germany. What did you use to clean the inside? Some sort of pre treated wipe? Did you need to use a hair dryer/ heat gun to loosen the adhesive? I really want to try and get this accomplished this weekend, as well as find some new turnsignal bulbs to install while I am in there.

rxander · 06-15-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by HiTek

I bought set of these from IND as well as the whiskers. I am in Germany, and the shipping was super fast! Both items arrived nicely wrapped and exactly what I was expecting. The whiskers were a breeze to install, but I have yet to install the reflectors. I need to purchase a nylon prybar somewhere here in Germany. What did you use to clean the inside? Some sort of pre treated wipe? Did you need to use a hair dryer/ heat gun to loosen the adhesive? I really want to try and get this accomplished this weekend, as well as find some new turnsignal bulbs to install while I am in there.

Just use goo gone

pkim1079 · 06-18-2012, 03:16 AM

wait so these things are big plastic stickers?

328i4me · 06-18-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

wait so these things are big plastic stickers?

No, they are painted reflectors.

pkim1079 · 06-18-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 328i4me

No, they are painted reflectors.

i know they are painted reflectors but in essence this part is just a plastic sticker - its plastic and has an adhesive around it - i was planning to save my originals but if the adhesive comes off i can't just glue it back on lol

pkim1079 · 06-20-2012, 07:48 PM

nvm the post above i just noticed this but the adhesive is reused on the painted reflectors correct? just ordered mine yesterday and expected arrival is EOD monday....was hoping to get it sooner but thanks guys!

DUMB: i was wondering what those tabs on the painted ones were. it was the backing to the adhesive you idiot! lol

Balzz · 06-21-2012, 02:31 PM

That was easy!

pkim1079 · 06-21-2012, 02:39 PM

looks nice i'm waiting for mine to come in too!

svache · 06-21-2012, 03:56 PM

I'm still not decided if I should do this lol.. I kinda like the orange reflector on my Mojave car.. it doesn't look half bad imo. Plus I don't have corner lights or the eggyolk anymore so hmm... idk lol

pkim1079 · 06-21-2012, 03:56 PM

these don't light up though

svache · 06-21-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

these don't light up though

I know but at least they would reflect in the light of a car when it's dark. The corner lights are mandatory by law so they can see from the side where the front of a car is (it is as stupid as it sounds). Now, if there's a cop (and we have a lot of them here lol), then they would at least see the reflection of this and might not pull me over

At the other hand.. it's not just that.. I kinda grew fond of that orange reflector there, it just doesn't look bad with Mojave

pkim1079 · 06-21-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by svache

I know but at least they would reflect in the light of a car when it's dark. The corner lights are mandatory by law so they can see from the side where the front of a car is (it is as stupid as it sounds). Now, if there's a cop (and we have a lot of them here lol), then they would at least see the reflection of this and might not pull me over

At the other hand.. it's not just that.. I kinda grew fond of that orange reflector there, it just doesn't look bad with Mojave

ill put a big sticker on the door with an arrow ----> FRONT. lol
but mine has the egg yolk so its ok...

Number · 06-22-2012, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by svache

I'm still not decided if I should do this lol.. I kinda like the orange reflector on my Mojave car.. it doesn't look half bad imo. Plus I don't have corner lights or the eggyolk anymore so hmm... idk lol

Me too. I kind of like the orange reflector.

pkim1079 · 06-26-2012, 06:29 PM

i only took out the bottom two screws in the wheel well and used the pry bar as shown above (not exactly the same way but it worked) - once i got one edge off it just popped right off.

tron1043 · 06-27-2012, 06:12 PM

Looks so much easier than E90 LCI, which took me so long. Is it really that simple?

06-06-2012, 03:29 PM	#1
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06-15-2012, 03:55 PM	#8
HiTek Info-Maniac Drives: 2001 E46 320i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Stationed in Germany Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	I bought set of these from IND as well as the whiskers. I am in Germany, and the shipping was super fast! Both items arrived nicely wrapped and exactly what I was expecting. The whiskers were a breeze to install, but I have yet to install the reflectors. I need to purchase a nylon prybar somewhere here in Germany. What did you use to clean the inside? Some sort of pre treated wipe? Did you need to use a hair dryer/ heat gun to loosen the adhesive? I really want to try and get this accomplished this weekend, as well as find some new turnsignal bulbs to install while I am in there. __________________ MW 328i Sport/Premium, Cold Weather & Tech Pkgs/Sport Auto. Trans/Variable Sport Steering/Xenons/Park Distance Control/M Performance Black Kidney Grills

06-18-2012, 03:16 AM	#10
pkim1079 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 ///M3 ZCP + e82 135i DCT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles Posts: 1,509 iTrader: (0)	wait so these things are big plastic stickers? __________________ 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.3 shift! (repeat!!) who needs software when you can tune the DRIVER?

06-20-2012, 07:48 PM	#13
pkim1079 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 ///M3 ZCP + e82 135i DCT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles Posts: 1,509 iTrader: (0)	nvm the post above i just noticed this but the adhesive is reused on the painted reflectors correct? just ordered mine yesterday and expected arrival is EOD monday....was hoping to get it sooner but thanks guys! DUMB: i was wondering what those tabs on the painted ones were. it was the backing to the adhesive you idiot! lol __________________ 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.3 shift! (repeat!!) who needs software when you can tune the DRIVER? Last edited by pkim1079; 06-26-2012 at 06:30 PM.

06-06-2012, 03:52 PM	#2
Blake P Kinda Like A Big Deal Drives: F31 on order Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 393 iTrader: (0)	Pictures really do say a thousand words. Nice job!

06-14-2012, 05:41 PM	#7
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06-21-2012, 02:31 PM	#14
Balzz Captain Drives: 2012 Havana F30 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 873 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 F30 335i [0.00]	That was easy! Attached Images

06-21-2012, 02:39 PM	#15
pkim1079 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 ///M3 ZCP + e82 135i DCT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles Posts: 1,509 iTrader: (0)	looks nice i'm waiting for mine to come in too! __________________ 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.3 shift! (repeat!!) who needs software when you can tune the DRIVER?

06-21-2012, 03:56 PM	#16
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06-21-2012, 03:56 PM	#17
pkim1079 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 ///M3 ZCP + e82 135i DCT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles Posts: 1,509 iTrader: (0)	these don't light up though __________________ 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.3 shift! (repeat!!) who needs software when you can tune the DRIVER?

06-26-2012, 06:29 PM	#21
pkim1079 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 ///M3 ZCP + e82 135i DCT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles Posts: 1,509 iTrader: (0)	i only took out the bottom two screws in the wheel well and used the pry bar as shown above (not exactly the same way but it worked) - once i got one edge off it just popped right off. __________________ 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.3 shift! (repeat!!) who needs software when you can tune the DRIVER?

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