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      01-18-2019, 02:15 PM   #23
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Please add a DIY for the rear reflector set.
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IND reflector replacement

I had my dealer do it and only charged $110 so I had someone with skills and tools…primarily skills. End result looks great. Bernina Gray matches perfectly
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Just installed mine. One thing I'll add to this is that you may want to use a heat gun to loosen the adhesive. Made it much easier.
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Painted reflectors are among the first additions made by any owner of a modern BMW. The unsightly orange reflectors installed in cars bound for North America instantly break the smooth lines of BMW bumpers.

IND provides painted reflectors as a cost effective solution relative to the purchase of a OEM European bumper. We start the process using the OE BMW reflectors for a factory fit, and the same paint process we would use to spray an entire car. Each reflector is sanded, prepped for paint, primed, then painted. We ensure that all lettering on the face of the reflector is completely removed providing the same finish as your factory bumper.

Many enthusiasts enjoy installing their own painted reflectors, so we’ve created this installation DIY to help.

Tools needed:

• 8mm socket and ratchet
• Adhesive remover or cleaning solvent
• Nylon prybar (optional)

Step 1:

First, turn the steering wheel to full lock, in any direction. This will expose the fender liner.

Step 2:

With the fender liner exposed, begin removing the 8mm screw closest to the ground near the reflector.

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Once the fender liner screw is removed you will have full access to the back of the bumper cover. Using your hands or a nylon prybar pull the edge of the reflector from the bumper cover. This may take some work to remove, but the leverage applied by a nylon prybar makes the job much easier.

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After the reflector is removed from the bumper cover take a cloth and some adhesive remover or solvent and remove the excess adhesive.

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I just ordered these from what I thought was IND as they were described as IND. After purchasing, it looks like I purchased through URO Tuning. They had a link to this thread for installation instructions.

Looks like they may be a distributor partner of yours and you will fulfill it? Please confirm. Totally my fault for not paying attention.

I may be able to cancel and order directly through you if this isn’t the real IND product.
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      08-19-2024, 01:38 AM   #29
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I just ordered these from what I thought was IND as they were described as IND. After purchasing, it looks like I purchased through URO Tuning. They had a link to this thread for installation instructions.

Looks like they may be a distributor partner of yours and you will fulfill it? Please confirm. Totally my fault for not paying attention.

I may be able to cancel and order directly through you if this isn’t the real IND product.
No need to cancel. UroTuning is a dealer of ours
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No need to cancel. UroTuning is a dealer of ours
Thanks, just a heads up, I have contacted URO to cancel the order. I remembered after ordering that I have PPF and I highly doubt the installer cut out the reflectors. I really don't want to mess with that.

It was a Carbon Black Metallic order. The URO number is 2-20780110. Hoping to get this cancelled. Letting you know so you don't spray them up.
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