07-20-2020, 05:48 AM | #1 |
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I've owned my 540 for well over a year now and I have done virtually no mods thus far. I was interested in eliminating the ugly front reflectors since the car was ordered and I finally pulled the trigger. As expected from other reviews the quality IND puts out is flawless and although pricey (get what you pay for), I'm thrilled with the results.
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07-22-2020, 11:03 AM | #2 |
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the painted reflectors is honestly the best bang for buck mod you can do for this car. makes such a big difference. looks good!
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07-22-2020, 08:11 PM | #3 |
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Was install as easy as it sounds? I’m worried I might bend or break the little strip between the reflector and the wheel well when removing the old reflector.
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07-22-2020, 09:32 PM | #4 |
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Not hard at all and don't worry about that plastic breaking as it's very flexible. Maybe a bit too much. The hard part is getting the really strong adhesive loose and trying not to flex the surrounding area too much. I was surprised with the M Sport bumper you can reach the backside of the reflector without removing any screws, but it was a little easier with them out.
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07-28-2020, 06:26 PM | #6 |
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So I’ll make two comments/recommendations for others. 1. Use a hair dryer to heat up around the reflector to loosen the adhesive. Made it so much easier to get out. 2. I also noted that even when I unscrewed the fender cover, it didn’t give me any more access to the back of the reflector because at least on my M sport bumper there is a little air duct cover that still limits your access to the back of the reflector. So in just left my fender cover attached. One down. One to go tomorrow.
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07-31-2020, 12:57 PM | #8 |
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Yeah, the hair dryer was a lifesaver. I didn't have a heat gun but I figure if I did I would have ruined something anyway!
Anyway, I'm happy how they look - can't believe I waited this long to do it. I ended up with blisters on the tips of two fingers have picking off the remaining adhesive after removing the original reflects (used alcohol and q-tips and my fingers). I was worried if I didn't get it all off that the new painted reflectors wouldn't sit flush, but there is no way to get it 100% off and it didn't matter in the end. First time trying to post pics, so hope this works (damn! big pics!).
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The fronts are 20” 245/35 (Michelin PS3ZP 245/35 R20 95Y). I replaced the Goodyears it came with and still wanted runflats, and a few people on the forum recommended these. Happy so far.
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Looks great. For those of you that don't want to spend the extra dough...I did mine two ways (2 different cars obviously) - one was using gloss black vinyl wrap. Took me about 5 minutes each side and matches the paint perfectly somehow. then on another car, my current 540, I took them off, sanded them down and used BMW spray paint on them. So far, not scratches or peeling. And yes, use a heat gun or hair dryer but be careful to keep it moving or you will melt your paint...
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My 2021 M550i is currently in production and I hope to have it by December. I want to get these painted reflectors... my question... anyone know where you can buy the original adhesive to put stock reflectors back on later? I am leasing, so I assume I will need to put it back to stock when I turn the car in.
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Just installed mine last week. I had them on my previous 335i and I think it gives the car a much cleaner look. I also use a heat gun to loosen up the adhesive initially.
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