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[Naz24]

Originally Posted by CB35i

Thanks Naz!

I wanted to get the reflector changed before doing the 3M. As my dealer told me it's going to cover the reflector for the whole front bumper. Also my dealer has no information on rear door panel chipping issues with the m-package equipped vehicles. I have no idea where I can purchase 3M for those spots or does it have to be custom made?

I'm not very familiar with the 3M process. But go take a look in the X///M forum here, lots of threads and info on it! Good luck

[pk9394]

Originally Posted by CB35i

How much paint do I need for the two reflectors?
Is 12 oz aerosol spray enough to cover both?
Those reflectors are huge!

1/3 of the 12oz can is way more enough for 2 reflectors.
you will also need 12 oz. Touch Up High Gloss Clear Coat and 12 oz Aerosol Plastic Parts Adhesion Promoter.

also you need a new roll of 3M molding tape to replace the old one, once they are off they don't stick anymore.

very important, take time to apply paint, spray thin coat one feet away per each coat till it covers all. let them dry before other coat (i wait about 20 to 25 min per coat). and make sure no dust around. it is a great weekend project

[smuggymba]

Originally Posted by pk9394

1/3 of the 12oz can is way more enough for 2 reflectors.
you will also need 12 oz. Touch Up High Gloss Clear Coat and 12 oz Aerosol Plastic Parts Adhesion Promoter.

also you need a new roll of 3M molding tape to replace the old one, once they are off they don't stick anymore.

very important, take time to apply paint, spray thin coat one feet away per each coat till it covers all. let them dry before other coat (i wait about 20 to 25 min per coat). and make sure no dust around. it is a great weekend project

Can someone post pics of their painted reflectors; I don't get it why someone would paid an orange reflector black. I don't even have my X5 delivered yet so want to know more about these minor mods.

[pk9394]

Originally Posted by Tymah123

pk9394, would you mind posting a pic of how the painted reflectors came out? Thanks!

will take some pictures once the weather clear up here in NY and the car is clean.

many 2010< with the painted reflector pictures around here. they look the same only ours are bigger.

[pk9394]

Originally Posted by smuggymba

Can someone post pics of their painted reflectors; I don't get it why someone would paid an orange reflector black. I don't even have my X5 delivered yet so want to know more about these minor mods.

here is one of the member here with a white one

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...eflectors.html

[pk9394]

and here is the DIY link with a black one

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...stall-diy.html

[deutsch100]

I must be THE ONLY one, that actually likes the orange reflectors. They are safe(r) too, compared to painted ones!!

[Kloogy]

You like Orange reflectors ???

[rh71]

Originally Posted by deutsch100

I must be THE ONLY one, that actually likes the orange reflectors. They are safe(r) too, compared to painted ones!!

clear looks a ton better with the AW color scheme!!!! And it still reflects.