Painted Reflector

r33_RGSport · 05-07-2014, 07:34 PM

I need your guys input on these on the painted reflector.
I know that most forum members has changed the front reflector, but I haven't seen anyone done the rear.
So, let's do a poll.

MysticBlue · 05-07-2014, 07:48 PM

I'm definitely going to do the front, like I have with the last two cars I've owned. That amber/orange color is just obnoxious and doesn't go with any paint color or body style. It never looks right, on any car. Just another example of US regulations that suck the life out of car enthusiasts.
I don't have any problem with the rear. Red goes with more colors, goes with the tail lights, and don't really look that out of place.

F15X5 · 05-07-2014, 08:54 PM

I always do the front. Did on my E46, e92, f10 and will on my f15 x5. The rears I did on my f10. They looked good, but I think it's because the color matched well. My f10 was AW. The x5 will be carbon black, so I'm on the fence of doing the rears. I'll have to see once the car gets here.

atomic80 · 05-08-2014, 01:31 AM

I used to think that I'd never do painted reflectors but this time I took a chance and did both front & rear. Honestly I think it's a very clean look and worth the effort. It's easy to swap out the rears but much more difficult to do the fronts.

ZuerstBMW · 05-08-2014, 08:50 PM

I always do the front.

Mattperrien · 05-14-2014, 10:25 AM

I like the look of them all painted... I have the rears and the painted grills installed... Just need to figure out how to do the fronts.

BMWMN1971 · 05-14-2014, 03:29 PM

So, if the orange reflector in the front is a US regulation as MysticBlue mentioned what happens if you change it or paint it and get pulled over bythe police? Can they give you a ticket for that? How about if you get into an accident? Could that cause issues with your car insurance?

BTW, forthose who changed it, whatdid you do? Got them painted or replaced them?

HansRobert · 05-14-2014, 09:02 PM

Can anyone post pictures (after painting)? Also, just curious what procedure is used to paint the reflectors?

r33_RGSport · 05-14-2014, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWMN1971

So, if the orange reflector in the front is a US regulation as MysticBlue mentioned what happens if you change it or paint it and get pulled over bythe police? Can they give you a ticket for that? How about if you get into an accident? Could that cause issues with your car insurance?

BTW, forthose who changed it, whatdid you do? Got them painted or replaced them?

Well, this is a very complicated issues.
The police and insurance company may give you trouble for it.
But, police usually never give a trouble with that small piece.
Function wise, with or without it, it don't matter. Most new cars have side blinker on the mirrors, it seems like it still not visible enough to the other driver. How about that small reflector? Do you think it will do the job?

r33_RGSport · 05-14-2014, 09:20 PM

To answer whether it is painted or replaced.
Supposedly you can always take yours off and get it painted at your local bodyshop or yourself.
But, the easiest is, to buy the painted one and just replace it. Because it is only held-on by a double side tape, and usually it is only a one time use.
I am planning to get a few set painted.

atomic80 · 05-29-2014, 09:27 AM

Just FYI, iND sells these painted for the front and rear. The front reflectors are quite hard to install but the rears are a breeze.

bluelodge400 · 05-29-2014, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by atomic80

Just FYI, iND sells these painted for the front and rear. The front reflectors are quite hard to install but the rears are a breeze.

Here is the link: http://ind-distribution.com/ind/f15-...-reflector-set

Artdnj · 05-29-2014, 11:42 AM

Can anyone post instructions on front replacement?

F15X5 · 05-29-2014, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Artdnj

Can anyone post instructions on front replacement?

If it's like most other recent BMW's (e92, F10. etc) it's just remove a few wheel well liner 8mm screws, pull it out of the way, heat up the stock reflector with a heat gun and pop it off. Clean the area with some alcohol, put the new painted reflector on with the included double sided tape and button the liner back up.

I'll find out tomorrow when I pick up my X5.... let me know if you need any help!

r33_RGSport · 05-29-2014, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Artdnj

Can anyone post instructions on front replacement?

I don't have a complete instruction yet, but you will need to remove and replace the blind rivet that is holding up the flares in order to access the front reflector.
I got a few set of AW being painted. Should be ready by next week, and I will do the DIY instruction on them, together with the front grill trim DIY.

HansRobert · 05-30-2014, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by r33

I don't have a complete instruction yet, but you will need to remove and replace the blind rivet that is holding up the flares in order to access the front reflector.
I got a few set of AW being painted. Should be ready by next week, and I will do the DIY instruction on them, together with the front grill trim DIY.

It would be appreciated if pictures could be posted of the reflectors after painting. Thanks!

Artdnj · 05-30-2014, 09:45 AM

Thx F15X5 and R33, appreciate it

ljxrayman · 05-30-2014, 09:59 AM

@HansRobert
Here's the installed reflector close up effect.

r33_RGSport · 06-16-2014, 11:55 PM

Finally able to spare my time to pick up the painted reflectors.
The bodyshop only will take my order with a minimum of 5 sets in 1 color.
So with that, I have 5 sets being painted AW, with 1 set for myself, I will have 4 sets of spares.
If any of you with AW that need a pair, let me know.

Oh, picture and DIY soon.

greentrbo95gst · 06-17-2014, 04:32 PM

I have the fronts and rears coming from IND this Friday.

jrhav · 06-21-2014, 04:54 PM

r33 - looking forward to your DIY as I just ordered a blue set for my 'just ordered' X5. Installation on my '14 F10 was a piece of cake, but I'm hearing the F15 may prove to be more difficult due to the rivet. Looking forward to hearing your feedback.

Thanks!

r33_RGSport · 06-22-2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jrhav

r33 - looking forward to your DIY as I just ordered a blue set for my 'just ordered' X5. Installation on my '14 F10 was a piece of cake, but I'm hearing the F15 may prove to be more difficult due to the rivet. Looking forward to hearing your feedback.

Thanks!

I took all the pictures yesterday, I should be finish compiling the DIY in couple days.

Ben

View Poll Results: Painted Reflector
Stock Reflector	5	19.23%
Painted Front Reflector Only	14	53.85%
Painted Front and Rear Reflector	7	26.92%
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MysticBlue Lieutenant Colonel 369 Rep 1,887 Posts Drives: '20 M5C, '09 M3 DCT Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon... They call 'em rigs here iTrader: (0)	I'm definitely going to do the front, like I have with the last two cars I've owned. That amber/orange color is just obnoxious and doesn't go with any paint color or body style. It never looks right, on any car. Just another example of US regulations that suck the life out of car enthusiasts. I don't have any problem with the rear. Red goes with more colors, goes with the tail lights, and don't really look that out of place. __________________ M5C 20% tint, Xpel full front, partial sides and rear. Spacers, 15mm front, 12mm rear. Turner Motorsport Oil Cooler Guard. M3: Active Autowerke filter, Dinan underdrive pulley, Dinan full exhaust and software, 3.45 Differential, Springs, Brakes, Dinan/HRE wheels, 275/30-19 w/10mm spacer, 295/30-19 w/3mm spacer, painted front reflectors, 30% tint, Escort 8500i & Lidar Jammer, LUX H8 V5 halos, Euro rear foglights, 3M ClearBra.
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05-07-2014, 08:54 PM	#3
F15X5 New Member 4 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 Msport Join Date: May 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I always do the front. Did on my E46, e92, f10 and will on my f15 x5. The rears I did on my f10. They looked good, but I think it's because the color matched well. My f10 was AW. The x5 will be carbon black, so I'm on the fence of doing the rears. I'll have to see once the car gets here.
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05-08-2014, 01:31 AM	#4
atomic80 Lieutenant 404 Rep 561 Posts Drives: 997TT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	I used to think that I'd never do painted reflectors but this time I took a chance and did both front & rear. Honestly I think it's a very clean look and worth the effort. It's easy to swap out the rears but much more difficult to do the fronts.
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ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 373 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	I always do the front. __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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05-14-2014, 10:25 AM	#6
Mattperrien Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 Xdrive35D Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	I like the look of them all painted... I have the rears and the painted grills installed... Just need to figure out how to do the fronts.
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05-14-2014, 03:29 PM	#7
BMWMN1971 Lieutenant 163 Rep 533 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 xDrive35i MSport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	So, if the orange reflector in the front is a US regulation as MysticBlue mentioned what happens if you change it or paint it and get pulled over bythe police? Can they give you a ticket for that? How about if you get into an accident? Could that cause issues with your car insurance? BTW, forthose who changed it, whatdid you do? Got them painted or replaced them?
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05-14-2014, 09:02 PM	#8
HansRobert First Lieutenant 71 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 xDrive 40e Join Date: May 2014 Location: South Central PA iTrader: (0)	Can anyone post pictures (after painting)? Also, just curious what procedure is used to paint the reflectors?
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05-14-2014, 09:20 PM	#10
r33_RGSport General 12914 Rep 18,685 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	To answer whether it is painted or replaced. Supposedly you can always take yours off and get it painted at your local bodyshop or yourself. But, the easiest is, to buy the painted one and just replace it. Because it is only held-on by a double side tape, and usually it is only a one time use. I am planning to get a few set painted. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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05-29-2014, 09:27 AM	#11
atomic80 Lieutenant 404 Rep 561 Posts Drives: 997TT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	Just FYI, iND sells these painted for the front and rear. The front reflectors are quite hard to install but the rears are a breeze.
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05-29-2014, 11:42 AM	#13
Artdnj Captain 394 Rep 706 Posts Drives: 2023 X3 X30i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Garden State iTrader: (0)	Can anyone post instructions on front replacement?
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05-30-2014, 09:59 AM	#18
ljxrayman Private 14 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 M Sport Mineral White Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (0)	@HansRobert Here's the installed reflector close up effect. Attached Images
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r33_RGSport General 12914 Rep 18,685 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	Finally able to spare my time to pick up the painted reflectors. The bodyshop only will take my order with a minimum of 5 sets in 1 color. So with that, I have 5 sets being painted AW, with 1 set for myself, I will have 4 sets of spares. If any of you with AW that need a pair, let me know. Oh, picture and DIY soon. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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06-17-2014, 04:32 PM	#20
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jrhav Private First Class 119 Rep 149 Posts Drives: '18 M4 ZCP 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Philly burbs iTrader: (0)	r33 - looking forward to your DIY as I just ordered a blue set for my 'just ordered' X5. Installation on my '14 F10 was a piece of cake, but I'm hearing the F15 may prove to be more difficult due to the rivet. Looking forward to hearing your feedback. Thanks!
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