Anybody wrap/paint their LCI side markers?

DDD31 · 07-27-2016, 08:48 AM

I'm sorry if this has been brought up before, but has anyone wrapped or painted their chrome LCI side markers (pictured below). I have seen plenty of different options for pre-LCI cars with the side marker with the indicator lens, but no options for the LCI version. I really hate the chrome appearance and I'm looking to go carbon fiber or matte black.

If anyone has any pictures of what they've done to their LCI chrome side markers, it would be greatly appreciated.

Stück · 07-27-2016, 09:14 AM

BMW really should have created new tooling and produced a slick fender for the LCI instead of lazily making a sidemarkerless chrome dingleberry for the LCI fender.

Looks so out of place, really the only thing that bugs me about the cars exterior.

Murphy33 · 07-27-2016, 12:03 PM

What about this? Aliexpress

Murphy33 · 07-27-2016, 12:05 PM

Zoom out...

ALPWhite · 07-27-2016, 12:52 PM

A few people have painted/wrapped them but not to many posted the "after" shots. Some info here http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthre...=546370&page=2

Jet in Oz · 07-28-2016, 06:31 AM

Definitely go with body colour fenders

DDD31 · 07-28-2016, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Murphy33

What about this? Aliexpress

Looking for something ummm..a little less flashy than that (not to mention M badge, really???). Since my car is Alpine White, looking for a contrasting dark color (black).

DDD31 · 07-28-2016, 08:51 AM

Found these from the IND website, they're what I'm looking for but $125

wdeerfield · 07-28-2016, 01:17 PM

i would just wrap them in gloss black vinyl to match the shadowline trim and gloss black grills

.BMW. · 07-28-2016, 02:24 PM

I just wrapped the fender trim gloss black. I think it goes well with the high-gloss Shadowline trim.

DDD31 · 07-28-2016, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by .BMW.

I just wrapped the fender trim gloss black. I think it goes well with the high-gloss Shadowline trim.

Thanks, looks good.

Was the trim piece difficult to wrap?

.BMW. · 07-28-2016, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DDD31

Was the trim piece difficult to wrap?

No it's easy.

The fender trim is a two piece design, the visible chrome part and a black back plate. When they are separated it's really easy to wrap the chrome.

DDD31 · 07-28-2016, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by .BMW.

No it's easy.

The fender trim is a two piece design, the visible chrome part and a black back plate. When they are separated it's really easy to wrap the chrome.

Thanks.

One more question, how do you remove chrome piece from fender?

Stück · 07-28-2016, 07:28 PM

It just prys off with a nylon pry tool or similar non marring instrument.

UA_civ_eng · 07-28-2016, 08:10 PM

If you wanted to really crazy, you could go pre-LCI and put in the turn signal.

DDD31 · 07-29-2016, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by UA_civ_eng

If you wanted to really crazy, you could go pre-LCI and put in the turn signal.

I was thinking of that at one point but since it's a lease I'm not going that crazy. I'm just looking for something that's fairly easy to return to stock when I return the car.

Thanks for the suggestions.

DDD31 · 08-12-2016, 09:45 AM

Decided to wrap side markers with gloss black 3M paper. After many attempts, I wasn't happy with results (always had some air bubbles or wrinkles). The side markers are very hard to wrap due to their multiple curves.

After the results from the wrapping, I decided to paint them gloss black.

Step 1: Sanded parts with 400 grit sandpaper.

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ALPWhite · 08-12-2016, 04:51 PM

Good job... and you saved yourself some cash!

DDD31 · 08-13-2016, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ALPWhite

Good job... and you saved yourself some cash!

Thanks.

Unfortunately now I have to buy OEM ones ($30/piece

) when I turn the car back in when my lease is up.

TTG · 08-18-2016, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DDD31

Thanks.

Unfortunately now I have to buy OEM ones ($30/piece

) when I turn the car back in when my lease is up.

Doubt that they will give you any crap for that. This is on my to do list.

DDD31 · 08-19-2016, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TTG

Doubt that they will give you any crap for that. This is on my to do list.

Hopefully not but I don't have to worry about it for a couple of years anyways.

sarafil · 08-22-2016, 05:56 AM

I installed the painted ones from IND. A little more money but I really like the clean look (plus swapped out the reflectors)

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DDD31 Captain 1649 Rep 891 Posts Drives: 24 M3CS, 95 E320, 85 300CD Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Anybody wrap/paint their LCI side markers? I'm sorry if this has been brought up before, but has anyone wrapped or painted their chrome LCI side markers (pictured below). I have seen plenty of different options for pre-LCI cars with the side marker with the indicator lens, but no options for the LCI version. I really hate the chrome appearance and I'm looking to go carbon fiber or matte black. If anyone has any pictures of what they've done to their LCI chrome side markers, it would be greatly appreciated. Attached Images __________________ 2021 MBB M5C (retired) 2018 Daytona Violet M3 ZCP (retired), 2016 AW 550i (retired) 2013 EBII 335i (retired), 2008 Platinum Bronze 535xi (retired), 2007 Monaco Blue 335i (retired) 1999 Hellrot M3 coupe (retired)
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Stück Major 801 Rep 1,214 Posts Drives: F15 X5, E46 330i, R56 Mini.S Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	It just prys off with a nylon pry tool or similar non marring instrument.
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DDD31 Captain 1649 Rep 891 Posts Drives: 24 M3CS, 95 E320, 85 300CD Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Decided to wrap side markers with gloss black 3M paper. After many attempts, I wasn't happy with results (always had some air bubbles or wrinkles). The side markers are very hard to wrap due to their multiple curves. After the results from the wrapping, I decided to paint them gloss black. Step 1: Sanded parts with 400 grit sandpaper. Step 2: Applied 3 coats of Adhesion Promoter to help with paint adhering to plastic Results after primer: Step 3: Applied 3 coats of Automotive Gloss Black, very happy with the results. __________________ 2021 MBB M5C (retired) 2018 Daytona Violet M3 ZCP (retired), 2016 AW 550i (retired) 2013 EBII 335i (retired), 2008 Platinum Bronze 535xi (retired), 2007 Monaco Blue 335i (retired) 1999 Hellrot M3 coupe (retired)
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