Amber reflector DELETE!

BavDom · 03-26-2007, 09:48 PM

Well, I'd posted some pics before but I wanted to test the durability of the overlays, it's been over a month and a half and we had some VERY heavy rain this past week. The overlays are still PERFECT. HERE IT IS ENJOY!

This is what you will need:
Window tint (any percentage is fine, depends on your taste, the darker it is,the . harder it gets)
Small squeegee
Water with soap
Cut Blade

Total Cost: Under $10

Start out by laying the masking tape over the amber area. Make sure to start at the corner and work your way around.Make sure to place the next piece of tape partially OVER the previous one. Don't be afraid to bend it to make it nice and straight, what matters is the final outline shape, not the surface finish.

This is what your finished part should look like.

Next stick your part over the window tint and cut around it with your cutblade.

Once you've cut around it take the part and the "template" and separate them.

ClEAN YOUR HEaDLIGHT!!! VERY IMPORTANT!! Once it's cleaned separate the tint from the film, spray it with water so it won't stick.

Once you've separated it, spray the headlight as well, start from the outer corner and work your way in. You might need to take it of and on over and over to get proper fitment.

Squegee out bubbles and your set! New overlays!!

BavDom · 03-26-2007, 09:51 PM

cont.

SteanLV · 03-26-2007, 11:06 PM

OMFg thx for the diy imma do this tonight!

Adham · 03-26-2007, 11:15 PM

can you provide me with silver cf stick-on and the rest of the diy kit??

gregermister · 03-26-2007, 11:19 PM

need...angel...eyes...

very nice.

How much?

Chesmu · 03-26-2007, 11:36 PM

he's not selling anything. No kit, no overlays, no nada.

Not Ur Avg 3 · 03-26-2007, 11:54 PM

great DIY im gona try this
quick question
say i dont want the smoke look.cuz i want a body colored match, but there are no vinyls my cars color..... wat if i painted the window tint monaco blue and then applied it onto the HL?
would paint affect the tint?

cgnahc · 03-27-2007, 01:19 AM

Bav, you're one busy guy. I like your style bud. Nice DIY.

nine4surfah · 03-27-2007, 02:06 AM

Awesome DIY! Thank you very much for posting a inexpensive alternative! You just saved me about $50.

SteanLV · 03-27-2007, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nine4surfah

Awesome DIY! Thank you very much for posting a inexpensive alternative! You just saved me about $50.

amen to u brotha

BavDom · 03-27-2007, 09:22 AM

Thanks guys, as far as paint affecting the tint, idk. I don't think it will since tints are made of vinyl and and pretty thick, I guess just make sure you paint it correctly. Personally, I've seen the color overlays and I think it looks nicer smoked, In ANY color. It conceals the amber but maintains a classy, aggressive look. But that's just my opinion. YOu can go darker if you want, the one on the pics is 35% you can go lighter or darker. I did 5% for my friend's Jet Black.

Also, yes, I'm not selling any of this, this is just presented by BavDom so you guys can have some fun! If you want any add-on parts then yes, I can help you or you can check our GB which is the link posted under our emblem. It's mostly closed right now though, If you want to be on the painted splitters you can still get in, but not for anything else. THanks guys=D

ENJOY! BE PATIENT AND HAVE FUN WITH IT. YOu'll feel great knowing you DID THIS YOURSELVES.

ChadE · 03-27-2007, 09:48 AM

WOW very nice i think im going to do this this weekend. Looks good bro! Thanks for the DIY

silvere90 · 03-27-2007, 03:00 PM

:rocks: :rocks: :rocks: :rocks: :rocks:

canucklion · 03-27-2007, 03:35 PM

great DIY Dom, I believe this deserves a sticky !!!

LTO · 03-27-2007, 07:27 PM

where did you buy the tint from?

18LLC · 03-27-2007, 07:46 PM

nice job. but somebody did this at more than a year and half ago.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7907

SWAT · 03-27-2007, 07:47 PM

What kind of soap do you use for the solution? Awesome DIY!!!!!!!!!

:rocks: :rocks:

mmm def · 03-27-2007, 07:47 PM

clean your fkn wheels

Looks nice.

BavDom · 03-27-2007, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 18LLC

nice job. but somebody did this at more than a year and half ago.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7907

I know, but there was no DIY.

I used a soup called "tint on" I bought the little kit at walmart.

///M3NACE · 03-27-2007, 10:52 PM

Good diy. I did this over the week yest and when i took out my car at night it looked liek grabage. i put 5 percents around 2 and it still went through it and looks horrible.I just riped it off

BavDom · 03-27-2007, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihsanshaik

Good diy. I did this over the week yest and when i took out my car at night it looked liek grabage. i put 5 percents around 2 and it still went through it and looks horrible.I just riped it off

The look is mostly for daytime. ONLY solid vinyl like hunters will get the amber out completely at night.

///M3NACE · 03-27-2007, 11:27 PM

yeah i got so pissed off because it looked sooo nice like in the mourning but once the sun goes down it makes the car look like you put some tint over it by yourself..hehe

03-26-2007, 09:48 PM	#1
BavDom 64 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (6)	Amber reflector DELETE! Well, I'd posted some pics before but I wanted to test the durability of the overlays, it's been over a month and a half and we had some VERY heavy rain this past week. The overlays are still PERFECT. HERE IT IS ENJOY! This is what you will need: Window tint (any percentage is fine, depends on your taste, the darker it is,the . harder it gets) Small squeegee Water with soap Cut Blade Total Cost: Under $10 Start out by laying the masking tape over the amber area. Make sure to start at the corner and work your way around.Make sure to place the next piece of tape partially OVER the previous one. Don't be afraid to bend it to make it nice and straight, what matters is the final outline shape, not the surface finish. This is what your finished part should look like. Next stick your part over the window tint and cut around it with your cutblade. Once you've cut around it take the part and the "template" and separate them. ClEAN YOUR HEaDLIGHT!!! VERY IMPORTANT!! Once it's cleaned separate the tint from the film, spray it with water so it won't stick. Once you've separated it, spray the headlight as well, start from the outer corner and work your way in. You might need to take it of and on over and over to get proper fitment. Squegee out bubbles and your set! New overlays!! Attached Images Last edited by BavDom; 03-27-2007 at 11:30 AM.. Reason: improved name
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Chesmu Brigadier General 92 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	he's not selling anything. No kit, no overlays, no nada. __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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Not Ur Avg 3 Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,866 Posts Drives: 06' 325i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	great DIY im gona try this quick question say i dont want the smoke look.cuz i want a body colored match, but there are no vinyls my cars color..... wat if i painted the window tint monaco blue and then applied it onto the HL? would paint affect the tint? __________________ Perfection In The Making...
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nine4surfah Captain 62 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 325i Electric Red Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Awesome DIY! Thank you very much for posting a inexpensive alternative! You just saved me about $50. __________________
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03-27-2007, 09:22 AM	#11
BavDom 64 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (6)	Thanks guys, as far as paint affecting the tint, idk. I don't think it will since tints are made of vinyl and and pretty thick, I guess just make sure you paint it correctly. Personally, I've seen the color overlays and I think it looks nicer smoked, In ANY color. It conceals the amber but maintains a classy, aggressive look. But that's just my opinion. YOu can go darker if you want, the one on the pics is 35% you can go lighter or darker. I did 5% for my friend's Jet Black. Also, yes, I'm not selling any of this, this is just presented by BavDom so you guys can have some fun! If you want any add-on parts then yes, I can help you or you can check our GB which is the link posted under our emblem. It's mostly closed right now though, If you want to be on the painted splitters you can still get in, but not for anything else. THanks guys=D ENJOY! BE PATIENT AND HAVE FUN WITH IT. YOu'll feel great knowing you DID THIS YOURSELVES.
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03-27-2007, 09:48 AM	#12
ChadE Major 115 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Davidson NC iTrader: (0)	WOW very nice i think im going to do this this weekend. Looks good bro! Thanks for the DIY __________________ "When you are passionate, you always have your destination in sight and you are not distracted by obstacles. Because you love what you are pursuing, things like rejection and setbacks will not hinder you in your pursuit. You believe that nothing can stop you!" - Coach K
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18LLC Major General 151 Rep 5,104 Posts Drives: e89 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California iTrader: (0)	nice job. but somebody did this at more than a year and half ago. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7907 __________________
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mmm def Colonel 145 Rep 2,611 Posts Drives: 21 330, 19 ND2 RF, 11 RX350 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	clean your fkn wheels Looks nice.
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///M3NACE Banned 179 Rep 3,900 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL iTrader: (5)	Good diy. I did this over the week yest and when i took out my car at night it looked liek grabage. i put 5 percents around 2 and it still went through it and looks horrible.I just riped it off
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///M3NACE Banned 179 Rep 3,900 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL iTrader: (5)	yeah i got so pissed off because it looked sooo nice like in the mourning but once the sun goes down it makes the car look like you put some tint over it by yourself..hehe
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