DIY: e92 deleted sidemarker

longtran · 12-11-2006, 03:59 AM

big thanks to cantcope for letting me use his car for this diy....:rock:

here are the tools used for this diy.

hair dryer, box cutter, and a pry tool of some sort. ( flathead screw driver should be fine)

*** you do not have to remove the wheel to do this, i only did you take good shots of the back***

image of the sidemarker from the back.

step 1.

heat the back of the sidemarker with the hair dryer. this will soften up the double sided tape.

step 2.

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.

step 3.

as soon as you get the gap big enough to fit in the pry tool, use the pry tool to continue forcing the sidemarker apart.

step 4.

as soon as you get the gap big enough to fit your fingers in, use your hand to continue removing the sidemarker. be super carefull. the side piece of the bumper is very flimsy.

step 5.

after you have remove the sidemarker, the tape should be stuck on the bumper. make sure you clean all old double sided tape that is stuck to the bumper.

step 6.

get your painted sidemaker and remove the backing like a sticker. now you can put it on.

and here is the finishing product...

BenMW · 12-11-2006, 04:32 AM

AHHH I LOVE IT. First good shots on a Jet black Car..... once again all i can say is repect and I cant wait to get this done...! (I Keep forgetting I need my car first!)

maybe post up a before pic... CantCope do you have one you can add in.

Asiann · 12-11-2006, 04:39 AM

Another impressive DIY Longtran!

Zirenz2006 · 12-11-2006, 08:48 AM

I was surprised to see those are stuck on.

Looks much better!

picus · 12-11-2006, 09:35 AM

Excellent DIY, thanks Long.

3thirty5 · 12-11-2006, 10:14 AM

sweet, thanks Long!

can't believe it's just taped on with double sided tape.

txusa03 · 12-11-2006, 10:20 AM

It really is a shame bmw have that ugly marker there. Good news is it creates more money for longtran

as he is selling the color matching marker.

looks much better

but still noticed the edge of the marker.

ksfrogman · 12-11-2006, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txusa03

It really is a shame bmw have that ugly marker there. Good news is it creates more money for longtran

as he is selling the color matching marker.

looks much better

but still noticed the edge of the marker.

I think some forward thinking person or team at BMW knew how we were all so bothered by the egg yolk xenons, that he/they made it easier for us to remove it.

Carnage · 12-11-2006, 11:07 AM

What no can of squirt this time?

Thanks for another great DIY.

ArmyBimmerDude · 12-11-2006, 12:33 PM

Awesome! Can't wait to get mine.

NaViT · 12-11-2006, 12:39 PM

haha good job long

not as hard as i tought it would be

longtran · 12-11-2006, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matsarge

What no can of squirt this time?

Thanks for another great DIY.

not this time. it didnt take as long as the blacklines to do...

Bimmeration · 12-11-2006, 01:46 PM

I haven't been this excited since 15 years ago with my first girl friend...
Can't wait to see mine...

F32Fleet · 12-11-2006, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longtran

not this time. it didnt take as long as the blacklines to do...

Excellent! You know have a car that is illegal to be driven in the US because it does not have the DOT required side reflectors.

magmd · 12-11-2006, 04:01 PM

hahhaah.....nice!

Tropicool · 12-11-2006, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMW

AHHH I LOVE IT. First good shots on a Jet black Car..... once again all i can say is repect and I cant wait to get this done...! (I Keep forgetting I need my car first!)

maybe post up a before pic... CantCope do you have one you can add in.

here is an old thread that has some pictures of my car before the tint and painted reflector. I'm planning on doing another photoshoot after a few more mods (rims and springs).

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32746

Carnage · 12-11-2006, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Socom

Excellent! You know have a car that is illegal to be driven in the US because it does not have the DOT required side reflectors.

He ain't the only one. Take a good look at the pic of my M. Notice anything missing?

Brunotheboxer · 12-11-2006, 07:24 PM

F-ing kool. that looks great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Socom

Excellent! You know have a car that is illegal to be driven in the US because it does not have the DOT required side reflectors.

so do you drive 55mph on the highway because driving 56mph is illegal too.

Chesmu · 12-11-2006, 07:50 PM

looks really good. wish this were the case for the e90.

BlueLion · 12-13-2006, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Socom

Excellent! You know have a car that is illegal to be driven in the US because it does not have the DOT required side reflectors.

thats the price of beauty

BenMW · 12-13-2006, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueLion

thats the price of beauty

yes yes it is a beautiful thing and the price well ill take that over a 1k plus mod for the e90 any day!!!!

VapoR · 12-13-2006, 06:24 AM

where did u get those painted sidemarkers?

12-11-2006, 03:59 AM	#1
longtran Moderator 592 Rep 16,615 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	DIY: e92 deleted sidemarker big thanks to cantcope for letting me use his car for this diy....:rock: here are the tools used for this diy. hair dryer, box cutter, and a pry tool of some sort. ( flathead screw driver should be fine) * you do not have to remove the wheel to do this, i only did you take good shots of the back* image of the sidemarker from the back. step 1. heat the back of the sidemarker with the hair dryer. this will soften up the double sided tape. step 2. 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. step 3. as soon as you get the gap big enough to fit in the pry tool, use the pry tool to continue forcing the sidemarker apart. step 4. as soon as you get the gap big enough to fit your fingers in, use your hand to continue removing the sidemarker. be super carefull. the side piece of the bumper is very flimsy. step 5. after you have remove the sidemarker, the tape should be stuck on the bumper. make sure you clean all old double sided tape that is stuck to the bumper. step 6. get your painted sidemaker and remove the backing like a sticker. now you can put it on. and here is the finishing product...
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Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 271 Rep 3,717 Posts Drives: '12 F30 328i Sport Line Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	I was surprised to see those are stuck on. Looks much better! __________________ Current: F30 328i Sport Line Sapphire Black\|Black-red Retired: '09 E90 335i M-Sport AW\|Oyster, '07 E92 335i Graphite\|Saddle, '05 E60 545i TiAg\|Black, '01 E46 325i Jet Black\|Black
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12-11-2006, 09:35 AM	#5
picus Brigadier General 74 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Excellent DIY, thanks Long.
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12-11-2006, 10:14 AM	#6
3thirty5 Captain 17 Rep 909 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	sweet, thanks Long! can't believe it's just taped on with double sided tape. __________________ E92 SPACE GREY 335i Exterior/M3 Truck Spoiler/M-Sport Front Lip/Painted Side Markers/Osram 6000K HID/Cosmo Blue Halos/Cosmo Blue Foglights/19" Privat "Reserve" Wheels/Eagle F1 - 235/35/19 & 265/30/19/LED Lic. Plate Lights Interior/ACS Aluminum Pedals////M Steering Wheel/Hardwired Passport 8500 Performance/H&R Sport Springs/Modified CDV/RD Sport Quad Exhaust/Spearco I.C.
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txusa03 Major General 254 Rep 6,567 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	It really is a shame bmw have that ugly marker there. Good news is it creates more money for longtran as he is selling the color matching marker. looks much better but still noticed the edge of the marker. __________________ under construction!
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12-11-2006, 11:07 AM	#9
Carnage Lieutenant General 213 Rep 16,408 Posts Drives: people insane Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: classified iTrader: (2)	What no can of squirt this time? Thanks for another great DIY.
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ArmyBimmerDude Major General 90 Rep 5,501 Posts Drives: Lola Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Georgia iTrader: (3) Garage List 02/2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Awesome! Can't wait to get mine. __________________ 2007 E92 Montego Blue 335i
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12-11-2006, 12:39 PM	#11
NaViT Banned 45 Rep 3,405 Posts Drives: 04 M3/E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: N.Florida iTrader: (11)	haha good job long not as hard as i tought it would be
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VapoR First Lieutenant 11 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 335i coupé Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	where did u get those painted sidemarkers?
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