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07-12-2010, 10:18 AM
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My Ride: 09 535i Xdrive
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Can someone please enlighten me as to how this is done.I have seen a lot of posts about how it approves the appearance and was considering it for my sapphire black metallic.Thanks.
07-12-2010, 12:02 PM
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1. Easier to DIY - though removing the trim could be as tricky as doing 2
2. Could be frustrating but worth the effort if done properly
3. The most expensive route compared to 1 and 2 but the best for OEM look
07-12-2010, 12:53 PM
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Thanks for this.Can you show me a pic of what is looks like?
07-12-2010, 01:33 PM
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07-12-2010, 02:58 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
07-12-2010, 09:55 PM
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My Ride: 2005 E60 523 executive
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I used this DIY as well...I say do it!!...make a huge difference 
Before
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07-13-2010, 01:59 AM
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My Ride: 2005 E60 523 executive
20"ASA / Bi-Xenon / Full M-tech / LED Angel Eyes / Matte Black Kidney's / LED Side Markers
haha...yeah, that well hung belly is mine indeed...
And no, the car is the same color, omly the before shot was ashopped as there were people and cars in the background. The after pic is an untouched iPhone pic, on a very sunny day, so the color looks a bit darker than original...
And no, the car is the same color, omly the before shot was ashopped as there were people and cars in the background. The after pic is an untouched iPhone pic, on a very sunny day, so the color looks a bit darker than original...