Darking/tinting out Yellow in e90 headlighs? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Turb0Surge · 06-26-2012, 10:22 AM

Has anyone tinted the yellow part in their headlights on their e90 335's? Or any e90 4dr?

Please post picks and what method you used.

Right now I'm looking to use some spray tint and just spray over the yellow on my headlights.

Comments? Suggestions?

djjasper · 06-26-2012, 10:26 AM

You can code them off.

Turb0Surge · 06-26-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by djjasper

You can code them off.

Say what?

blazex4 · 06-26-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Turb0Surge

Say what?

Instead of tinting the orange/yellow, you can code the corner lights to turn them off.

Turb0Surge · 06-26-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by blazex4

Instead of tinting the orange/yellow, you can code the corner lights to turn them off.

No not the corner lights per se. I meant the yellow part in the headlights.

DUI Elite · 06-26-2012, 10:42 AM

The reflectors?

Turb0Surge · 06-26-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by DUI Elite

The reflectors?

Yes.

pauloxxi · 06-26-2012, 10:59 AM

I also would like to eliminate that orange from the head lights. They are ugly.

nissan · 06-26-2012, 11:42 AM

You can bake the headlights and remove the reflectors, if you've done it before and are willing to risk it. Otherwise, you can buy vinyl overlays to cover it up. I've baked open headlights before on other cars, but didn't want to risk the super $$ adaptive headlights, so I just covered it up w/vinyl.

Turb0Surge · 06-26-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by nissan

You can bake the headlights and remove the reflectors, if you've done it before and are willing to risk it. Otherwise, you can buy vinyl overlays to cover it up. I've baked open headlights before on other cars, but didn't want to risk the super $$ adaptive headlights, so I just covered it up w/vinyl.

Yeah, a friend told me to do it that way, but with these headlights being $500 each for a USED set, i think I'm just gonna go over it.

respectBMW · 06-26-2012, 11:53 AM

I think this will help you....
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53280

Turb0Surge · 06-26-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by respectBMW

I think this will help you....
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53280

Thanks! I was considering this option too, but i want to test out the tint spray before I go with this. I was kinda looking for a darker tint.

MrRetep · 06-26-2012, 12:10 PM

Off topic: What is that lip/front bumper you have on your car?

Turb0Surge · 06-26-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRetep

Off topic: What is that lip/front bumper you have on your car?

It's a cheap eBay replica front bumper lip. Ac schnitzer style. I bought it a year ago for $130 + shipping. Then I painted it to match the car.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-2008-BM...0959c4&vxp=mtr

MetsFan · 06-26-2012, 12:21 PM

http://www.**********s.com/Vitex-Amb...0-3-Series.htm

Turb0Surge · 06-26-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MetsFan

http://www.**********s.com/Vitex-Amb...0-3-Series.htm

That is the look I was looking for. I was already getting out my debit card to pay when I happened to scroll down and read the reviews. 9/10 reviews are negative and say that the fitment is off.

Too bad, because in the pictures the silver looked really nice...

Turb0Surge · 06-26-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MetsFan

http://www.**********s.com/Vitex-Amb...0-3-Series.htm

Did you try these yourself? What do you have to say about them?

VMRWheels · 06-26-2012, 01:08 PM

I originally thought you wanted to tint your entire headlight yellow like GT3 cars do. But you meant the 'orange/amber' reflector :P Look into getting something like this, I'm not sure where he got it but it looks like a simple vinyl overlay:

Turb0Surge · 06-26-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

I originally thought you wanted to tint your entire headlight yellow like GT3 cars do. But you meant the 'orange/amber' reflector :P Look into getting something like this, I'm not sure where he got it but it looks like a simple vinyl overlay:

Yeah, that looks like what **********s sells. (see above for link)

The only thing is that their reviews suck... Idk, maybe I'll try it. Its only $45 anyway...

MetsFan · 06-26-2012, 10:16 PM

I haven't but I think I've seen other members with them.

Cisco661 · 06-26-2012, 11:45 PM

I'm in the same boat. I've seen the vinyl overlays but don't like em. Go to bimmian they have painted covers but kinda pricey. I just tinted my sidemarkers with tint spray and thought about doing the orange reflectors. I would like to see someone post more pics.

E90Company · 06-27-2012, 12:27 AM

I have the amber wrapped in vinyl from the inside of the housing and blacked out.

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djjasper First Lieutenant Drives: 2007 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: PA Posts: 352 iTrader: (0)	You can code them off. __________________

06-26-2012, 11:53 AM	#11
respectBMW Second Lieutenant Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Roswell, Georgia Posts: 226 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	I think this will help you.... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53280 __________________

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VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 9,681 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 5 Series [3.30]	I originally thought you wanted to tint your entire headlight yellow like GT3 cars do. But you meant the 'orange/amber' reflector :P Look into getting something like this, I'm not sure where he got it but it looks like a simple vinyl overlay: __________________ NEW WHEEL MODEL: V721 \| LIVE INVENTORY: V705 V703 V710 \| V710 PICTURE THREAD p. 714-442-7916 extension 103 \| e. kevin.a@velocitymotoring.com \| f. facebook.com/vmrwheels f. flickr.com/vmrwheels

06-26-2012, 11:45 PM	#21
Cisco661 Cisco661 Drives: 2006 Monaco Blue 330I Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: California Posts: 831 iTrader: (15) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	I'm in the same boat. I've seen the vinyl overlays but don't like em. Go to bimmian they have painted covers but kinda pricey. I just tinted my sidemarkers with tint spray and thought about doing the orange reflectors. I would like to see someone post more pics. __________________ 2006 330i/ Monaco Blue/ ZSP/ ZPP/ I Drive/ Burl Walnut Trim/ Steptronic/ Xenon Adaptives/ Logic7/ CF Mirror Caps/ Matte Black Grills

06-26-2012, 10:42 AM	#6
DUI Elite ///M at Heart Drives: 2006 SGM E90 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,297 iTrader: (2)	The reflectors?

06-26-2012, 10:59 AM	#8
pauloxxi Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 - 328xi Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio - USA Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	I also would like to eliminate that orange from the head lights. They are ugly.

06-26-2012, 11:42 AM	#9
nissan Lieutenant Drives: 07 E90 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA Posts: 446 iTrader: (4)	You can bake the headlights and remove the reflectors, if you've done it before and are willing to risk it. Otherwise, you can buy vinyl overlays to cover it up. I've baked open headlights before on other cars, but didn't want to risk the super $$ adaptive headlights, so I just covered it up w/vinyl.

06-26-2012, 12:10 PM	#13
MrRetep I'll tongue punch your fartbox Drives: 08 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 352 iTrader: (2)	Off topic: What is that lip/front bumper you have on your car?

06-26-2012, 12:21 PM	#15
MetsFan Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 e90 328xi Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA Posts: 247 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 328xi [0.00]	http://www.**********s.com/Vitex-Amb...0-3-Series.htm

06-26-2012, 10:16 PM	#20
MetsFan Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 e90 328xi Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA Posts: 247 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 328xi [0.00]	I haven't but I think I've seen other members with them.

06-27-2012, 12:27 AM	#22
E90Company Major General Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SFL Posts: 5,537 iTrader: (2)	I have the amber wrapped in vinyl from the inside of the housing and blacked out. __________________ FBO N54 6AT

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