DIY: e92 deleted sidemarker

ZuerstBMW · 12-13-2006, 04:49 AM

Looks GREAT Long , if it were only that easy for the sedan.

longtran · 12-13-2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

Looks GREAT Long , if it were only that easy for the sedan.

yea, well it is easy. only if it was that cheap...

tintivilus · 12-18-2006, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by longtran

be very careful with the box cutter and start prying the bottom of the sidemarker till the tape gives and a lil gap open up... be super carefull. the side piece of the bumper is very flimsy.

Why couldn't you just push the reflector from the outside after heating the tape? Isn't it just stuck on the back of a hole in the bumper, or am I missing something in the assembly?

shragon · 12-18-2006, 03:52 PM

nice diy! looks great!

if only the e90 was so easy.

longtran · 12-18-2006, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tintivilus

Why couldn't you just push the reflector from the outside after heating the tape? Isn't it just stuck on the back of a hole in the bumper, or am I missing something in the assembly?

i just followed bmw instructions., if you like you can try it and see it will work. let us know.

nyc3r · 12-18-2006, 10:07 PM

sucks for us E90ers..

Straz M3 · 12-24-2006, 11:49 PM

Just installed mine...Thanks Long!!

Tropicool · 12-25-2006, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Straz 335

Just installed mine...Thanks Long!!

oh yea? i don't beleive u, prove it!

derrick · 12-29-2006, 04:54 PM

Thanks Long.

I decided to use an old credit card (harder ID card will do), to get in between the bumper and doublesided tape.

After heating up with a blow dryer briefly, i slid the plastic card behind the bumper in between the tape and reflector and was able to just slide it along the tape and pulled off the reflector with minimal bending of the bumper.

kiddo · 03-01-2007, 03:32 AM

where did you get the painted sidemarkers???

Ccatznip · 03-01-2007, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kiddo

where did you get the painted sidemarkers???

Longtran had a group buy at one time, but it's way over with. you can buy the relfectors from BMW and have them painted.....probably around 115 bucks for it all.....or Bimmian.com has them for sale. they are not due in till march. i ordered them, but got tired of waiting and bought a set from someone who no longer had their car. Guess i will be selling them when i get them.

renasis · 03-13-2007, 11:03 PM

wanna see how a white one comes out

BzsBimmer · 03-22-2007, 04:15 AM

What... no pack of cigs to show the scale?

milehigh5000 · 04-25-2007, 11:20 PM

so removing this reflector is illegal? its not like cops will pull you over for it haha so screw it im doin it..plus i found it on

NPDAN · 04-26-2007, 08:15 PM

Yo Longtran...Thanks for the kick ass DIY... Just followed your lead and it was painless, piece of cake and looks great!!!

thanks man

kevE90 · 05-02-2007, 08:34 PM

Questions:

What adhesive (3m tape?) can I use if I want to paint the current reflectors then reinstall them? Should I look for a certain thickness?

Do brand new OEM side reflectors come with pre-applied adhesive?

Jason · 05-03-2007, 09:14 PM

Added to DIY master list - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1721

Thanks for sharing.

kevE90 · 05-10-2007, 12:42 PM

Added up the price of primer, factory match paint, clearcoat spray cans + shipping. I figure I just order them painted from **********s. Skip the 3M tape and X-acto cutting job.

Does anyone know if **********s painted reflectors come with adhesive?

Also, do new reflectors purchased at the dealer come with adhesive?

Thanks

bartman32 · 05-10-2007, 03:03 PM

Don't know about the one's at the deal but the bimmam ones do come with adhesive. Seeing as **********s sells bimman I'd imagine those do too.

sterns · 05-10-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kevE90zsp

Added up the price of primer, factory match paint, clearcoat spray cans + shipping. I figure I just order them painted from **********s. Skip the 3M tape and X-acto cutting job.

Does anyone know if **********s painted reflectors come with adhesive?

Also, do new reflectors purchased at the dealer come with adhesive?

Thanks

The **********/Bimian ones do come with the 3M adhesive tape. However, be aware that the color might not match well. I bought AW ones and I'm going to redo them.

skim7x · 06-11-2007, 06:34 PM

what's the best way to remove the extra double-sided tape after you have removed the reflector? Did you just rub it off, or did you use goof-off or something like that?

picus · 06-11-2007, 06:59 PM

Just roll it up using your finger, it comes off easily.

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12-18-2006, 03:52 PM	#26
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12-18-2006, 10:07 PM	#28
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12-24-2006, 11:49 PM	#29
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12-29-2006, 04:54 PM	#31
derrick Lieutenant 100 Rep 423 Posts Drives: e92 m3, i03 i3s, f80 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (3)	Thanks Long. I decided to use an old credit card (harder ID card will do), to get in between the bumper and doublesided tape. After heating up with a blow dryer briefly, i slid the plastic card behind the bumper in between the tape and reflector and was able to just slide it along the tape and pulled off the reflector with minimal bending of the bumper. __________________ derrick - www.instagram.com/i3oob.m3
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03-01-2007, 03:32 AM	#32
kiddo Captain 55 Rep 966 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (8)	where did you get the painted sidemarkers???
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03-22-2007, 04:15 AM	#35
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04-25-2007, 11:20 PM	#36
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04-26-2007, 08:15 PM	#37
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05-02-2007, 08:34 PM	#38
kevE90 Lieutenant 21 Rep 574 Posts Drives: F8x Join Date: May 2006 Location: queens, ny iTrader: (0)	Questions: What adhesive (3m tape?) can I use if I want to paint the current reflectors then reinstall them? Should I look for a certain thickness? Do brand new OEM side reflectors come with pre-applied adhesive?
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05-03-2007, 09:14 PM	#39
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05-10-2007, 12:42 PM	#40
kevE90 Lieutenant 21 Rep 574 Posts Drives: F8x Join Date: May 2006 Location: queens, ny iTrader: (0)	Added up the price of primer, factory match paint, clearcoat spray cans + shipping. I figure I just order them painted from ********s. Skip the 3M tape and X-acto cutting job. Does anyone know if ********s painted reflectors come with adhesive? Also, do new reflectors purchased at the dealer come with adhesive? Thanks
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05-10-2007, 03:03 PM	#41
bartman32 Colonel 101 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M2 [0.00]	Don't know about the one's at the deal but the bimmam ones do come with adhesive. Seeing as **********s sells bimman I'd imagine those do too.
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06-11-2007, 06:34 PM	#43
skim7x Colonel 208 Rep 2,558 Posts Drives: 335i, C63 AMG Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [10.00]	what's the best way to remove the extra double-sided tape after you have removed the reflector? Did you just rub it off, or did you use goof-off or something like that? __________________ '07 Space Gray 335i coupe - R.I.P. COBB ProTuned \| AMS \| CP-e \| BMS \| Quaife
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06-11-2007, 06:59 PM	#44
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