Where can I get painted front reflectors?

dizman7 · 03-15-2009, 10:24 PM

Sorry if this is a repost, I'm kind of new to whole car modding thing. And since I have a lease I probably won't do much but this was a small thing I thought I could do.

My main question is where buy and have shipped to me some Interlagos Blue painted reflectors to replace the orange ones on the front bumper (or should I do clear?)?

2nd is are they easy to put in, aka can I do it myself. Seems like a simple thing but I don't know much about this.

rsmamg · 03-15-2009, 10:50 PM

you can find them at many online retailers like bimmian.com: http://www.bimmian.com/REF

They are super easy to install, it will take 1 minute. There is a DIY guide on bimmian's website but all you have to do is press on the bumper with your thumb below the reflector and you will hear clicks and see the reflector popping out.

spyderco10 · 03-16-2009, 04:29 AM

wheelsto.com, and they're super easy

markymarc1979 · 03-16-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rsmamg

you can find them at many online retailers like bimmian.com: http://www.bimmian.com/REF

They are super easy to install, it will take 1 minute. There is a DIY guide on bimmian's website but all you have to do is press on the bumper with your thumb below the reflector and you will hear clicks and see the reflector popping out.

Don't go with Bimmian, find a different vendor.

GTM · 03-16-2009, 01:15 PM

Call us in 815-477-3716 to place an order.

tom @ eas · 03-16-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dizman7

Sorry if this is a repost, I'm kind of new to whole car modding thing. And since I have a lease I probably won't do much but this was a small thing I thought I could do.

My main question is where buy and have shipped to me some Interlagos Blue painted reflectors to replace the orange ones on the front bumper (or should I do clear?)?

2nd is are they easy to put in, aka can I do it myself. Seems like a simple thing but I don't know much about this.

Talk to either Nate@IND or Julius at WheelSTO - either one will get you taken care of.

skoot3r · 03-17-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dizman7

Sorry if this is a repost, I'm kind of new to whole car modding thing. And since I have a lease I probably won't do much but this was a small thing I thought I could do.

My main question is where buy and have shipped to me some Interlagos Blue painted reflectors to replace the orange ones on the front bumper (or should I do clear?)?

2nd is are they easy to put in, aka can I do it myself. Seems like a simple thing but I don't know much about this.

Do what I did. Take the orange reflectors sand them down and then take them to a body shop and paint match them to your car. IMHO it was much cheaper then buying them from a vendor. + it they will fit better and not have gaps like the ones you buy from a vendor.

Jared@ACGsandiego · 03-17-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by skoot3r

Do what I did. Take the orange reflectors sand them down and then take them to a body shop and paint match them to your car. IMHO it was much cheaper then buying them from a vendor. + it they will fit better and not have gaps like the ones you buy from a vendor.

This is what we do here at ACG. We use OEM factory BMW parts and sand them down and then have them color matched by a certified BMW body shop. give us a call at (877) 422-4736. we currently have black, white and sparkling graphite.

skoot3r · 03-19-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jared@ACGsandiego

This is what we do here at ACG. We use OEM factory BMW parts and sand them down and then have them color matched by a certified BMW body shop. give us a call at (877) 422-4736. we currently have black, white and sparkling graphite.

The only reason reason I don't promote buying from a vendor is that I ordered a pair from www.jlevistreetwerks.com and paid 80+ shipping for next day and didn't get them till a week later. And what I got was reflectors that were off color and the cheap little clips that are supposed to hold them in rusted and broke within a week and a half of owning them. Not only that but there were gaps between the reflector and the bumper.

tom @ eas · 03-19-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by skoot3r

The only reason reason I don't promote buying from a vendor is that I ordered a pair from www.jlevistreetwerks.com and paid 80+ shipping for next day and didn't get them till a week later. And what I got was reflectors that were off color and the cheap little clips that are supposed to hold them in rusted and broke within a week and a half of owning them. Not only that but there were gaps between the reflector and the bumper.

Don't let one bad experience speak for everyone. We got our Sparkling Graphite from WheelSTO and paint was a perfect match.

SV Concepts III · 03-19-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by skoot3r

The only reason reason I don't promote buying from a vendor is that I ordered a pair from www.jlevistreetwerks.com and paid 80+ shipping for next day and didn't get them till a week later. And what I got was reflectors that were off color and the cheap little clips that are supposed to hold them in rusted and broke within a week and a half of owning them. Not only that but there were gaps between the reflector and the bumper.

I am sorry about your experience with the first batch of reflectors. We had to ship these out from our manufacturer on the east coast who can only ship ground unfortunately. We were also having paint quality issues with the first batch from our manufacturer so we are having them redone with OEM BMW PPG paint match. We always guarantee the fit and finish of these products so it will be something that we completely back when available. If you have not had a resolution with your reflectors, please do PM me so I can take care of it. I don't want you stuck with reflectors that don't fit or don't match.

markymarc1979 · 03-19-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

I am sorry about your experience with the first batch of reflectors. We had to ship these out from our manufacturer on the east coast who can only ship ground unfortunately. We were also having paint quality issues with the first batch from our manufacturer so we are having them redone with OEM BMW PPG paint match. We always guarantee the fit and finish of these products so it will be something that we completely back when available. If you have not had a resolution with your reflectors, please do PM me so I can take care of it. I don't want you stuck with reflectors that don't fit or don't match.

Must be a bimmian product. Avoid bimmian products like the plague. They constantly experiement on peoples cars and the stuff is junk.

Ryan@IND · 03-21-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Don't let one bad experience speak for everyone. We got our Sparkling Graphite from WheelSTO and paint was a perfect match.

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Originally Posted by spyderco10

wheelsto.com, and they're super easy

Thanks guys... We use OEM reflectors, so you really won't have any problems with fit and finish, especially when you are popping them in. The reflectors will fit perfectly into the groove with ease.

Check out this thread: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...light=wheelsto

markymarc1979 · 03-22-2009, 11:06 AM

Just ordered a set of Jerez Black. Please let me know when they have been shipped.

Thanks

PrinceSmooth · 03-22-2009, 06:40 PM

I'm extremely satisfied with IND's paint match and overall fit...

03-15-2009, 10:24 PM	#1
dizman7 Second Lieutenant 71 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 99 E36 M3 Cabio Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	Where can I get painted front reflectors? Sorry if this is a repost, I'm kind of new to whole car modding thing. And since I have a lease I probably won't do much but this was a small thing I thought I could do. My main question is where buy and have shipped to me some Interlagos Blue painted reflectors to replace the orange ones on the front bumper (or should I do clear?)? 2nd is are they easy to put in, aka can I do it myself. Seems like a simple thing but I don't know much about this. __________________ SOLD - 08 E92 ///M3 (bought a house) NEW - 99 E36 ///M3 Convertible
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rsmamg Flying First Class 30 Rep 582 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	you can find them at many online retailers like bimmian.com: http://www.bimmian.com/REF They are super easy to install, it will take 1 minute. There is a DIY guide on bimmian's website but all you have to do is press on the bumper with your thumb below the reflector and you will hear clicks and see the reflector popping out.
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spyderco10 Colonel 63 Rep 2,427 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	wheelsto.com, and they're super easy __________________ “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16
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03-16-2009, 01:15 PM	#5
GTM 68 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crystal Lake, IL iTrader: (2)	Call us in 815-477-3716 to place an order.
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markymarc1979 Banned 268 Rep 2,534 Posts Drives: 16 G12 + 15 F06 + 17 F15 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oakville, Ontario iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 BMW E93 [0.00] 2012 BMW 750xi [0.00]	Just ordered a set of Jerez Black. Please let me know when they have been shipped. Thanks
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