Re-do painted reflectors?

DV_0609 · 11-08-2012, 05:56 PM

Hey guys,

I'm from e90 post however, my father owns an f10. So being the great son I am I continued my modding on his car. All IND parts (grilles/gills/painted reflectors). I have one problem with my work. The front right reflector, I did not scrape off all the glue from the old one. And it caused the reflector to look pushed in. Any ideas? Just get some 3m adhesive?

Thanks in advance

JNoSol · 11-08-2012, 10:12 PM

I would just buy the grilles. Ordinary paints will not put up with rock chips.

snj1013 · 11-08-2012, 11:20 PM

I believe they are secured with 3m molding tape similar to this
http://www.amazon.com/3M-Company-Mol...+moulding+tape
You should be able to find this at your local autozone or auto parts store.

Chuck W. · 11-09-2012, 10:48 AM

I bought a set of used clear front side reflectors. Prior to installing them I removed the old adhesive and applied new double sided tape I got at the local hardware store. Easy stuff.

11-08-2012, 05:56 PM	#1
DV_0609 New Member Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	Re-do painted reflectors? Hey guys, I'm from e90 post however, my father owns an f10. So being the great son I am I continued my modding on his car. All IND parts (grilles/gills/painted reflectors). I have one problem with my work. The front right reflector, I did not scrape off all the glue from the old one. And it caused the reflector to look pushed in. Any ideas? Just get some 3m adhesive? Thanks in advance
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11-08-2012, 10:12 PM	#2
JNoSol Captain Drives: F02 750Li and E70-Sport (N55) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kansas City Posts: 650 iTrader: (0)	I would just buy the grilles. Ordinary paints will not put up with rock chips.

11-08-2012, 11:20 PM	#3
snj1013 First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 528i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 358 iTrader: (1)	I believe they are secured with 3m molding tape similar to this http://www.amazon.com/3M-Company-Mol...+moulding+tape You should be able to find this at your local autozone or auto parts store.

11-09-2012, 10:48 AM	#4
Chuck W. Enlisted Member Drives: '12 535I M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Agoura Hill (LA) CA Posts: 43 iTrader: (0)	I bought a set of used clear front side reflectors. Prior to installing them I removed the old adhesive and applied new double sided tape I got at the local hardware store. Easy stuff.