Side reflectors for space grey e92 msport

Aacaron · 10-10-2011, 07:23 PM

So I was wondering everyone's opinion about replacing the stock reflectors with either paint matched or smoked reflectors?

Sry I don't know how to do a poll.

Ctm309 · 10-10-2011, 07:32 PM

Painted, color of car is what most do.

sickem · 10-10-2011, 07:34 PM

^^this

Kmor · 10-10-2011, 07:39 PM

paint marker.. and some painters tape.. done

BEAR-AvHistory · 10-10-2011, 07:44 PM

$3 I also got a set of clear.....have not made up my mind which But will not be going back to orange.

Also put smoke side turn signals on it.

hipnotic · 10-10-2011, 08:07 PM

get painted, clear reflectors look tacky

Kmor · 10-10-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by josh06lau

get painted, clear reflectors look tacky

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pimp4cheddar · 10-10-2011, 08:54 PM

I vote painted as well...

A bit off topic: Is there a way to do this yourself?

I tried reaching out to vendors on this site...and none of them will paint the reflectors Majave for me. It's the one color they don't have :-(

Aacaron · 10-10-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BEAR-AvHistory

$3 I also got a set of clear.....have not made up my mind which But will not be going back to orange.

Also put smoke side turn signals on it.

I bought those as well just to see which one's I like better. Can't go wrong for the price. I guess a Pic next to yours would be the best comparison. I don't think the smoke look looks bad by any means.

BEAR-AvHistory · 10-10-2011, 10:12 PM

I was hoping they would be a little bit lighter. Had done a set of rear side marker lights on my gray TL that were almost a dead match for the paint when the lights were off.

Did not want to paint the stock ones on the BMW but could always do that with one of the spare sets.

dryicerx · 10-10-2011, 10:28 PM

Painted reflectors, at least IMO, looks the best/cleanest look. Blends in and doesn't steal the focus.

RacerUnderTheSon · 10-10-2011, 10:38 PM

Clear is nice... still serves the function of a reflector and it goes well with the white/clear of the LCI headlight.

RacerUnderTheSon · 10-10-2011, 10:47 PM

wow check out all the 313s in the pics, some of the best wheels that BMW has designed...

Auto Pilot · 10-11-2011, 12:56 AM

It's because they are all "is" models, if they were not "is" I could understand why you were suprised to see the 313s

Crazylegs · 10-11-2011, 08:47 AM

SGM looks good with the smoked reflectors mines jet black with smoke reflectors and you cant even tell there not painted... only thing is fitment wise you get a MUCH better flush look with painted ones iv noticed they fill the hole better than the reflectors

E92-Lighting · 10-11-2011, 01:32 PM

painted to match your bumper

bimmer2008 · 10-11-2011, 01:35 PM

You can go with Euro bumpers that do not have the reflectors

GetSomeE92 · 10-11-2011, 02:08 PM

Definitely paint matched. Really cleans up the front of the car, in my opinion.

pimp4cheddar · 10-11-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pimp4cheddar

I vote painted as well...

A bit off topic: Is there a way to do this yourself?

I tried reaching out to vendors on this site...and none of them will paint the reflectors Majave for me. It's the one color they don't have :-(

Is there a way to DIY?

edirtaynine · 10-11-2011, 02:15 PM

painted reflectors. space gray is too light of a color with smoked. smoked, in my opinion, only look good on really dark colors. but even with those, painted still looks cleaner.

Aacaron · 10-11-2011, 02:50 PM

Thanks for the pics guys. I still have some time to figure it out. I am stuck tryintg to deciding between the painted and the smoked. I think what makes the smoke look better for me is that the mirror caps are black on the IS where as I am getting "I". Mirror caps are body color.

GetSomeE92 · 10-11-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pimp4cheddar

Is there a way to DIY?

Are you asking how to install them yourself or paint them yourself?

If the former, there are a bunch of DIY guides in the DIY forum. The way I did it was extremely easy. Get some 3M adhesive remover and spray it on the stock reflector, from inside the wheel well. Let it sit, facing the sun on warm day for about 5 minutes or so. This will soften up the adhesive tape on the stock reflector and allow you to simply push it out with your fingers. You can use a thin screw driver to help get it off easily. (note: only work with toos on the inside of the wheel well so you don't mess up your paint.) Clean the spot off with some paper towels so you have a clean surface for the adhesive tape to mate with and you're done. Repeat for the other side.

10-10-2011, 07:23 PM	#1
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Kmor Private First Class 6 Rep 146 Posts Drives: e92 xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: LI/NY iTrader: (0)	paint marker.. and some painters tape.. done
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hipnotic Major General 149 Rep 6,604 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	get painted, clear reflectors look tacky __________________
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pimp4cheddar El Capitán 521 Rep 2,652 Posts Drives: BSM X3M Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (25)	I vote painted as well... A bit off topic: Is there a way to do this yourself? I tried reaching out to vendors on this site...and none of them will paint the reflectors Majave for me. It's the one color they don't have :-(
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10-10-2011, 10:12 PM	#10
BEAR-AvHistory 2020 Z4 M40i - 2022 M4C Convt 3131 Rep 5,264 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i - 2022 M4C Convrt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC - OIB, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 1965 COBRA (FFR rep ... [8.57] 2023 Jeep Wrangler ... [9.50] 2009 Yamaha V-Star [0.00] Cars 2-BMW, 2-FORD, ... [0.00] 2023 Ford Expeditio ... [0.00] 2020 Z4 M40i [10.00] 2022 BMW M4C [7.25] 1998 FORD Ranger 4X4 [0.00]	I was hoping they would be a little bit lighter. Had done a set of rear side marker lights on my gray TL that were almost a dead match for the paint when the lights were off. Did not want to paint the stock ones on the BMW but could always do that with one of the spare sets. __________________ Kevin Dravit Gray, Black Leather, Moonlight Roof, Red Calipers 2022 M4C - 2020 Z4 M40i - 2023 FORD Expedition XLT Max 4X4 400BHP - 2009 V-Star - 1998 Ranger 4X4 5MT - 1965 Cobra (R) 5MT - 2023 Jeep Wrangler Sport S 6MT
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10-10-2011, 10:28 PM	#11
dryicerx First Lieutenant 27 Rep 379 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (1)	Painted reflectors, at least IMO, looks the best/cleanest look. Blends in and doesn't steal the focus.
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RacerUnderTheSon Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Gray 335is Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Clear is nice... still serves the function of a reflector and it goes well with the white/clear of the LCI headlight. Attached Images __________________ DCT, 19" 313s, 30% tint, Clear Reflectors, Nav, PDC, H/K+BSW Speakers, Infinity 10" subs
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RacerUnderTheSon Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Gray 335is Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	wow check out all the 313s in the pics, some of the best wheels that BMW has designed... __________________ DCT, 19" 313s, 30% tint, Clear Reflectors, Nav, PDC, H/K+BSW Speakers, Infinity 10" subs
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10-11-2011, 12:56 AM	#14
Auto Pilot First Lieutenant 10 Rep 303 Posts Drives: 2011 SG CR 335xi e92, M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: GTA, Ontario iTrader: (0)	It's because they are all "is" models, if they were not "is" I could understand why you were suprised to see the 313s
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Crazylegs Lieutenant 15 Rep 447 Posts Drives: 08 Black on Red 335I Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	SGM looks good with the smoked reflectors mines jet black with smoke reflectors and you cant even tell there not painted... only thing is fitment wise you get a MUCH better flush look with painted ones iv noticed they fill the hole better than the reflectors
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E92-Lighting 860 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	painted to match your bumper
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10-11-2011, 02:08 PM	#18
GetSomeE92 Major 36 Rep 1,176 Posts Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (7)	Definitely paint matched. Really cleans up the front of the car, in my opinion.
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edirtaynine Major General 81 Rep 6,092 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	painted reflectors. space gray is too light of a color with smoked. smoked, in my opinion, only look good on really dark colors. but even with those, painted still looks cleaner.
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Aacaron Private First Class 16 Rep 158 Posts Drives: ED E92 335i Oct 17 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Up State NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 335i e92 [0.00]	Thanks for the pics guys. I still have some time to figure it out. I am stuck tryintg to deciding between the painted and the smoked. I think what makes the smoke look better for me is that the mirror caps are black on the IS where as I am getting "I". Mirror caps are body color. __________________ 10/17 European Delivery 335i coupe, M-sport, 6MT, space grey, 19" 230 rims, black interior with the dark glacier trim, heated seats
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