E90 Tail Light Makeover

MGZT · 08-16-2009, 06:28 PM

I thought I could live with the tail light when I bought the car but I had a buyer remorse because of it lol

So I decided to do a makeover before I do any stupid decision.. and Whollaa I love my M again.

The white trunk light was covered with transparent red sticker with a rectangular cut.
**edit: details on reply #10 below

Well you all know how the E90 tail looks and this is the final result. Let me know what you think..

max08e90 · 08-16-2009, 06:37 PM

Looks good, better than stock for sure...

mPlasticDesign · 08-16-2009, 08:29 PM

I might even like this more than my blacklines, more info on exactly what you used and how you did it plz. Thanks.

datbimmerdoe · 08-16-2009, 11:29 PM

Really nice. +1 I'm very impressed of how it looks.

Alias · 08-17-2009, 09:17 AM

Whatevr you did I want

Can you please provide details?

Robin_NL · 08-17-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Alias

Whatevr you did I want

Can you please provide details?

+1000

I have a SSII 08 myself without the blacklines. This is what I ve been waiting for the whole year man!

SV Concepts III · 08-17-2009, 12:08 PM

Those came out real well, nice work!

isugoo · 08-17-2009, 12:31 PM

Depo should make inside replacement just like that (since no needs to replace outside- fender side- unit). It'll be cheaper too!

mPlasticDesign · 08-17-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by isugoo

Depo should make inside replacement just like that (since no needs to replace outside- fender side- unit). It'll be cheaper too!

I haven't been able to find anything like that. If you find inner Depos in red like that, post a link or PM me. Thanks!

MGZT · 08-17-2009, 02:03 PM

Thanks guys, I am glad I am not the only one.

You guys can make it DIY too, it'll cost $9.50 for DIY
You'll need:
- Razor Blade (I find the pen razor at hobbyshop really helpfull)
- Transparent red sticker

- Hair Dryer (for the bubbles)

The easiest place to get this local is at your local sticker place or get it online here http://www.importequipment.com/trans...y_the_foot.htm

I tried it myself at home and I didn't like how the edges look so I went to my local sticker place and get it done profesionally for $25.

I hope this helps and let me know if you guys have any questions.

mPlasticDesign · 08-17-2009, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGZT

Thanks guys, I am glad I am not the only one.

You guys can make it DIY too, it'll cost $9.50 for DIY
You'll need:
- Razor Blade (I find the pen razor at hobbyshop really helpfull)
- Transparent red sticker

- Hair Dryer (for the bubbles)

The easiest place to get this local is at your local sticker place or get it online here http://www.importequipment.com/trans...y_the_foot.htm

I tried it myself at home and I didn't like how the edges look so I went to my local sticker place and get it done profesionally for $25.

I hope this helps and let me know if you guys have any questions.

Thanks for posting this, gave me the idea to go looking more. I can't belive I haven't thought of this before, but LaminX has a kit for our taillights! It costs a bit more but when you use coupon code 10off it is only like $49.95. I just ordered and will get back to you guys with pics.

http://www.lamin-x.com/BMW-E90-M3-Se...ers-p/b225.htm

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MGZT · 08-17-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Metak

Thanks for posting this, gave me the idea to go looking more. I can't belive I haven't thought of this before, but LaminX has a kit for our taillights! It costs a bit more but when you use coupon code 10off it is only like $49.95. I just ordered and will get back to you guys with pics.

No problem. That's a bit expensive but let us know how it goes.

Henry

MuchMoore · 08-19-2009, 02:05 AM

Nice job, definitely a look I haven't see before!

08-16-2009, 06:28 PM	#1
MGZT Private First Class 9 Rep 125 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	E90 Tail Light Makeover I thought I could live with the tail light when I bought the car but I had a buyer remorse because of it lol So I decided to do a makeover before I do any stupid decision.. and Whollaa I love my M again. The white trunk light was covered with transparent red sticker with a rectangular cut. *edit: details on reply #10 below Well you all know how the E90 tail looks and this is the final result. Let me know what you think.. Last edited by MGZT; 08-17-2009 at 02:09 PM..*
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MGZT Private First Class 9 Rep 125 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	Thanks guys, I am glad I am not the only one. You guys can make it DIY too, it'll cost $9.50 for DIY You'll need: - Razor Blade (I find the pen razor at hobbyshop really helpfull) - Transparent red sticker - Hair Dryer (for the bubbles) The easiest place to get this local is at your local sticker place or get it online here http://www.importequipment.com/trans...y_the_foot.htm I tried it myself at home and I didn't like how the edges look so I went to my local sticker place and get it done profesionally for $25. I hope this helps and let me know if you guys have any questions.
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MuchMoore Colonel 82 Rep 2,325 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CenFla iTrader: (28)	Nice job, definitely a look I haven't see before! __________________ \| Andrew \| M Technik \| BMW Performance \| BBS \| Forge \| V1 \| LUX \| Bilstein \| Precision-Sport \|
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