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09-02-2010, 03:17 PM | #1 |
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Rear reflector deletion
Whats the best way to get rid of those reflectors in the rear bumper ESPECIALLY the m-sport?
Has anyone got rid? if so how? I spoke to a friend that owns a plastic moulding company that recons with the dimentions he could do some blankers but they would need painting. I have a total black and white car (except badges and i am working on that - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Black-White-Ca...-/170523337268) and the only colour left is those chuffin reflectors! |
09-02-2010, 03:21 PM | #2 |
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Easiest thing to do would be to paint them like Lacster did.
http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=409304 |
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09-02-2010, 03:38 PM | #3 |
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Yea, his car looks utterly awsome but i aint so great with the paint... however if thats the only option then its paint (which i guess i can get from the dealer?)
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The exhausts are a work of art and suit the car very well, but those painted reflector recesses make it appear as if there's something missing - hmmm, wonder if it could be a pair of reflectors . However, it's all down to personal taste and if the owner's happy, that's all that matters. |
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09-02-2010, 10:29 PM | #6 |
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I am thinking of getting those reflectors tinted.
But I am still debating if I want them white like Kevin's or unknown tinted color. Tough choice. |
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09-03-2010, 02:25 AM | #7 |
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I checked the legalitys in the uk and the reflectors must be red or not there at all. Lacster's car is a work of art but i am suprised someone somwhere has not come up with a flush fit replacement
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09-03-2010, 05:46 AM | #8 | |
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Alternatively, you could just paint the whole car red . |
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09-03-2010, 07:24 AM | #9 |
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Just spoke to BMW bodyshop who will fill and spray to remove them totally... But £350 to remove them is a bit much!
How are they attached? Has anyone had them out? |
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Just spoke to BMW bodyshop who will fill and spray to remove them totally... But £350 to remove them is a bit much!
How are they attached? Has anyone had them out? |
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09-03-2010, 05:35 PM | #11 |
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I don't mind them red....at least they aren't orange like the US spec front ones. I am definitely painting the orange ones, but at least the rear red ones match the rear lights. 99% of people aren't going to notice anyway
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The right way to have them "shaved" is to take them to a good body shop and have them fill them with a piece of bumper material, then use plastic filler to blend them in to smooth. I'd guess it'd cost about 1000 to 1500 for each bumper to do well.
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