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      01-01-2022, 06:55 AM   #1
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M5 style mirror covers in cerium grey

Happy New Year to all.

I love the look of the M5 mirror covers but I want to retain the cerium grey. I know OEM there isnt crium grey M5 mirror covers but anyone of a other option?
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      03-24-2022, 09:02 PM   #2
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I wonder would the m440 version fit
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Maybe you can wrap it to a color close to the cerium gray.
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      03-26-2022, 06:46 AM   #4
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Maybe you can wrap it to a color close to the cerium gray.
That was my thought process but have to find a wrap that is very similar.
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It seems it is very difficult to find a wrap that match3s cerium grey.
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These look like what I want to achieve but might be more work than I want to do. Basically they are F90 M5 look but in cerium grey.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...c00ISeRHq&mp=1
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Finally someone found one
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Finally someone found one
I'm tempted but it's not just replacing the cover, but the front cover also. I don't want to screw anything up.
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Anyone know if this is a difficult project to remove the cover and front piece?
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I'm tempted but it's not just replacing the cover, but the front cover also. I don't want to screw anything up.
the trim around the mirror will require the mirror to pop out. there should be few screws securing the trim.
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I watched this video very good and did exactly same and covers off


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I watched this video very good and did exactly same and covers off


Talks a lot about what he did and showed nothing. How did he pry those clips apart (obviously with the screwdriver, but how much force is needed?)? How did he slide the light out?

I've got a set of sequential repeaters that I need to install. I'm very tempted to just remove the mirror.
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When I did it, a lot of force was needed. That's the hardest part. I used 1 screwdriver to put between each clip (there's two) to raise it a bit, while I use another screwdriver to push it outward. Once removed, it's easy to remove the lights - remove 2 screws and slide it out and put it on the new cover.

Here's another install video:

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So the product I had posted is not only the cover but the main structure also.
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So the product I had posted is not only the cover but the main structure also.
I saw that. Imo it would be easier just to use the cover only. Obviously you'll be buying the structure as part of the package.
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Cannot use just the cover. The triangular part of the cover is not solid like most covers, that's why you need the base also. This just the actual M5 mirror.
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Based on their video it looks like any other cover being sold, including the M5. So I'm not sure where you got it's not as sturdy as any other on the market. Only difference I see is they're selling the case for the glass/electronics as a package. Btw I installed a gloss black M5 cover on my car. Removing the case is a little more involved, that's why I suggested just going the cover route.
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Not solid, so it will have a gap without the base. Most fale M5 covers are solid to work with standard G30 mirros.
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You're 100% right. Great catch. You'll definitely be left with the gap. So if you really want that color you're left with no choice but to remove. It's not overly difficult just more steps - remove mirror, case, cover in that order. After removing the mirror and case (case held by a few screws), the cover will be easy to remove.
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