How to remove amber corner from headlights!
12-12-2008, 10:49 PM
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Wow this guy over at m5board posted a diy to remove the amber lense inside our headlights....
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e63-bmw-m...er-corners.html
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e63-bmw-m...er-corners.html
12-12-2008, 11:17 PM
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That actually looks great but I would eorry about:
1. The seal. Moisture could get in
2. Warranty.
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1. The seal. Moisture could get in
2. Warranty.
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12-12-2008, 11:54 PM
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My Ride: 05 645ci Steptronic, Sport & Cold Weather Package, Black on Black with Blackwood Interior, PDC, Illuminated BMW Door Sills, Logic 7 Sound....Mods and pics on the way !
and the trouble of having to remove the front bumper 
12-13-2008, 12:08 AM
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i had the same exact idea a while back but decided to go with the stickers T promoted lol anyway.. i'm really glad i went that route although i wouldn't have minded taking off the bumper. been wondering how to do that for a while now anyway
12-13-2008, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by tonymac' post='744370' date='Dec 13 2008, 12:17 AM
That actually looks great but I would eorry about:
1. The seal. Moisture could get in
2. Warranty.
Tonymac
1. The seal. Moisture could get in
2. Warranty.
Tonymac
But I guess tampering with them, you may make it worse for sure. Not only that, adaptive headlights aren't cheap!
Euro overlays are the simplest solution imo, but never know somebody my want to do it..
Roger? lol
12-13-2008, 12:12 AM
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Tbal, you are my hero. Looking out for the people!!!
BTW, is there a logical reason why they would not be sealed?
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BTW, is there a logical reason why they would not be sealed?
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12-13-2008, 12:49 AM
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Thats what I asked several BMW SA's, they had no answer.... When I was trying to get my headlights replaced, they all kept saying, these headlights arent sealed, they will fog/haze, its how they were designed.... Truth? Who knows lol
12-13-2008, 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by tbal' post='744394' date='Dec 13 2008, 10:49 AM
Thats what I asked several BMW SA's, they had no answer.... When I was trying to get my headlights replaced, they all kept saying, these headlights arent sealed, they will fog/haze, its how they were designed.... Truth? Who knows lol
You know, it truly is funny to me how much they DON'T know.
Maybe it is just my experiences
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12-13-2008, 10:08 AM
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Good find Tbal. A guy with a CLS did a similar type of mod. He actually baked his headlight in an oven for a little bit to loosen the glue. As long as you are very careful taking it apart, and putting it back together with enough sealant, I dont see any problem.
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