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      09-07-2012, 11:33 PM   #1
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Check out my front bumper CLEAR reflectors >>>

The only place I could find a clear reflector was from a seller on ebay. I did not know what to expect with this ebay product, and I am happy to report that I am VERY pleased. The quality seems top notch. I was also impressed with the 3m adhesive tape.

I love this look a lot more than a painted reflector, at least for my titanium silver F10.














Here is a link to my install pics:
https://picasaweb.google.com/PHARMDP...eat=directlink


In case you are wondering, the seller is eurosportgarage
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-BMW-F10...838ed7&vxp=mtr
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      09-08-2012, 12:15 AM   #2
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not bad! Great option! and the price is right
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      09-08-2012, 04:50 PM   #3
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I Did The Same On My Last Month , Like Better Now , Didnt Like The Orange Look.
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      09-08-2012, 05:01 PM   #4
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Looks good!
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      09-09-2012, 04:57 AM   #5
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Good choice, much better than orange and tint look!
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      09-10-2012, 06:24 PM   #6
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definitely looks good your silver and other light color F10s!
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      09-10-2012, 08:28 PM   #7
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What's everyones opinion of these reflectors with Jet Black?
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What's everyones opinion of these reflectors with Jet Black?
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      09-10-2012, 10:18 PM   #9
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I have jet black and I would go with the painted reflectors. On silver the clear look ok, but I don't think they would work on dark colors.
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It reminds of the clear lenses on accords... not bad on white or silver car as it just disappears, but on dark color cars, I would go with the color match or shave.
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Here's how they look on my alpine white
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      03-04-2015, 10:00 PM   #12
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On jet black it wouldn't work...like most ppl said on light color cars it Looks great! I have jet black and I'm either gonna go carbon fiber or painted. To the OP...turned out sweet!
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Hmmm, I may try this on my Space Grey. Anyone got pics?
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Here is a link to my install pics:
https://picasaweb.google.com/PHARMDP...eat=directlink


In case you are wondering, the seller is eurosportgarage
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-BMW-F10...838ed7&vxp=mtr
Your install pics are gone. Can you repost?
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      03-05-2015, 10:52 AM   #15
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On jet black it wouldn't work...like most ppl said on light color cars it Looks great! I have jet black and I'm either gonna go carbon fiber or painted. To the OP...turned out sweet!
100% agreed. I cycle my cars where they are either black or white. On my white cars I use clear reflectors and on my black ones, I use smoke (I don't like painted, it just looks like an odd knockout panel to me).
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      03-05-2015, 11:04 AM   #16
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100% agreed. I cycle my cars where they are either black or white. On my white cars I use clear reflectors and on my black ones, I use smoke (I don't like painted, it just looks like an odd knockout panel to me).
Thought about that too hence why I may end up going carbon fiber for the side.
Now is haven't looked into the smoke.
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      03-05-2015, 11:14 AM   #17
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For you US guys, I think painting them looks the best.
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      03-05-2015, 02:16 PM   #18
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That looks really nice. How much brighter is it with the clear lens?
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      03-06-2015, 09:42 AM   #19
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That looks really nice. How much brighter is it with the clear lens?
They are just reflectors, no light under them, but when they "reflect", they look nice and bright white.
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Painted look best on all colors in my opinion, less busy and allows attention to more important details
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Hmmm, I may try this on my Space Grey. Anyone got pics?
+1 wondering what it looks like on Space Grey, anyone out there?
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+1 wondering what it looks like on Space Grey, anyone out there?
Anyone anyone? I'd like to see a Space Grey with these also.
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