Reflectors

PIMP "E" · 07-31-2010, 08:55 AM

I decided to paint my stock reflectors. So I took them off and brought them to Markus Büttner, one of the best paint shops around, he painted them the same day. I was able to pick them up the next day, apply some wax, and put them on.

Krozi · 07-31-2010, 09:01 AM

Nice! Getting mine painted as we speak

1fastR1 · 07-31-2010, 11:29 AM

matches perfect

kaykay · 07-31-2010, 04:26 PM

Nice!

I can't say enough about IND Performance on these forums, great products, great paint job, great service if you guys are looking for painted reflectors.

bavarian19 · 07-31-2010, 05:37 PM

OMID INC · 07-31-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

thats all you say!!! ever!!!

looks nice i painted mine a while back too

Dengel · 07-31-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kaykay

Nice!

I can't say enough about IND Performance on these forums, great products, great paint job, great service if you guys are looking for painted reflectors.

Thats very kind of you, but these arent IND reflectors.

PIMP "E" · 08-01-2010, 01:49 AM

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Thats very kind of you, but these arent IND reflectors.

he tried to jack the thead, lol, i can't believe it.

997.2tt · 08-01-2010, 03:05 AM

Maybe i'm missing out on something here. Isn't cheaper and less hassle to just buy the painted reflectors?

PIMP "E" · 08-01-2010, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 997.2tt

Maybe i'm missing out on something here. Isn't cheaper and less hassle to just buy the painted reflectors?

NO, painted reflectors cost $80+shipping. Painting my stocks cost me $20, but that might be only because I'm in europe, that's priceless.

andret · 08-01-2010, 07:43 AM

We do not have these reflectors on M3's in Australia. What markets have these and what is the purpose? I think they spoil the look if the car.

Dengel · 08-01-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by andret

We do not have these reflectors on M3's in Australia. What markets have these and what is the purpose? I think they spoil the look if the car.

We hate the look too. Thats why we paint them or patch the holes in the bumper to get rid of the hideous orange reflector. Theyre necessary for the US and Canadian Market

Nate@IND · 08-01-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PIMP "E"

he tried to jack the thead, lol, i can't believe it.

I can see how he thought that. We use yellow microfiber towels when we ship our painted reflectors out.

quality_sound · 08-01-2010, 01:29 PM

They look great but you shouldn't wax them for about a month. The paint needs time to cure properly.

Trier Germany · 08-01-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by quality_sound

They look great but you shouldn't wax them for about a month. The paint needs time to cure properly.

Modern day water based paint is pretty much cured when it's finished drying in the paint booth,

quality_sound · 08-01-2010, 02:08 PM

That wasn't the info I got from my my painter but if it's true then it makes a LOT of things easier like doing touch-ups before a clear bra.

In that case, disregard my last.

Moxie · 08-01-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PIMP "E"

NO, painted reflectors cost $80+shipping. Painting my stocks cost me $20, but that might be only because I'm in europe, that's priceless.

I need to find someone local to do this type of sh-t for me @ this price. Everyone I talk to wants to charge me through the nose.

Dengel · 08-01-2010, 02:35 PM

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I need to find someone local to do this type of sh-t for me @ this price. Everyone I talk to wants to charge me through the nose.

i got a can of AW touch up paint, sanded, primed and painted these myself. I still have to spray a clear coat on but its pretty straight forward and they come out nice

PIMP "E" · 08-01-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

I can see how he thought that. We use yellow microfiber towels when we ship our painted reflectors out.

cool thats really nice, and now we know. i also sometimes go straight to the pics and don't read about what's going on.

PIMP "E" · 08-01-2010, 05:58 PM

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I need to find someone local to do this type of sh-t for me @ this price. Everyone I talk to wants to charge me through the nose.

i dont know where youre located but mannheim have many paint shops.

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andret Private First Class 19 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 6MT ZCP Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: (0)	We do not have these reflectors on M3's in Australia. What markets have these and what is the purpose? I think they spoil the look if the car. __________________ 2011 E90 M3 6MT
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quality_sound 8 tracks of madness 62 Rep 2,735 Posts Drives: Slowly Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: At home iTrader: (1)	That wasn't the info I got from my my painter but if it's true then it makes a LOT of things easier like doing touch-ups before a clear bra. In that case, disregard my last.
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