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08-10-2018, 01:26 PM | #2 |
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Tons, check eBay. I have a set on the way for the exact same reason. There is a seller that will have them painted to color (though with black, you really won't have an issue finding that or carbon fiber if it suits your fancy). IF you do want a guaranteed trim color look for this eBay seller (oem.thing)
But FYI (if it matters) the LEDs on top will not have a hole to peak out of (unless you're going to take a crack). I've seen the nonsense work on how to crack these open (install some upgraded angel/corona eyes) but nobody ever shows if you can take off that eyelid piece to sand down. I've seen replacement plastic fronts, but there are no breakdowns that show where that piece ends up when the front plastic is removed. I heard it might be attached to the clear plastic shield -- but is it removable? |
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08-10-2018, 02:13 PM | #3 | ||
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You have a link to the same ones you bought?? And I believe they are I'm going to my car right now I'll take a picture of a screw that looks like it's holding it in place, I had owned a Audi A4 s-line prior to me buying my 335i and I could take the lens apart and remove this plastic strip and paint it black and it was held in by some small screws, but hey Audi isn't bmw! So I guess we'll just have to do some trial & error |
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08-10-2018, 03:52 PM | #6 |
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If you find a good way to open it, please let me know. I haven't seen one person open these up without a hot knife or dremel. These can't be baked like usual.
The link was for the cover, but I haven't ordered that yet as I didn't know if the eyebrow piece was part of it or not (if it is, then that linked item won't work). That vendor I mentioned about the painted eyelids IS the one I ordered from -- have the paint code handy when you order. I hope you're right about the eyelid part being clipped on. Would definitely make it worth it to try to crack these open. |
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08-20-2018, 01:47 PM | #7 |
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Pics of the eyelids in place. There is a spot of the oem eyelid that peaks through that is noticeable just above the xenon if you are really looking. Otherwise good.
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08-20-2018, 01:49 PM | #8 |
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08-20-2018, 01:52 PM | #9 | |
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I think my search terms were "painted bmw e90 eyelids" |
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08-21-2018, 09:08 AM | #10 |
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I looked for eyebrow options as well but just opted for replacing the lenses and painting the oem yellowed out brows silver. Keeps them looking OEMish.
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08-21-2018, 09:09 AM | #11 |
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08-21-2018, 11:05 AM | #12 |
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IM assuming its not very easy. A friend of mine that does Xenon retrofits on VW's did them for me he has done a few sets for a few of my buddies and myself and he did say he HATES working on bmw headlights.
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08-21-2018, 11:19 AM | #13 | |
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I would just hate to crack them open unless I'm moving forward with an angel eye (Bavgrouppe) retrofit as well. So tempting... |
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04-13-2019, 02:58 AM | #15 |
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04-19-2019, 09:45 PM | #17 |
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While my 335’s eyelids aren’t as bad as yours I’m thinking about ripping open my LCI headlights. I’m curious if it’s its possible to just delete the eyelid, and what that would look like?
Eventually my goal is to install some LED rings, possibly Bavgruppe, while I’m in there, and also black out the housing and some components. I also have some dust inside to take care of. I do have to say though, that silver painted eyelid looks pretty damn good. I might go for a silver/black combo with all the components Here’s a pic of my headlights, and some ideas I’ve seen from some forum members |
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01-09-2020, 09:00 AM | #18 | |
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Opening them is straight forward, just heat up and cut through the seal. Just takes time and patience. |
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04-30-2020, 05:31 AM | #19 | |
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