Why the ugly reflector?
01-09-2009, 10:21 AM
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Why does my 2008 535i have that ugly looking reflector on the front fender near the tire well? Can I paint it?
01-09-2009, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BMW4Ever' post='763800' date='Jan 9 2009, 11:21 AM
Why does my 2008 535i have that ugly looking reflector on the front fender near the tire well? Can I paint it?
01-09-2009, 10:34 AM
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Any particular paint I need to use? touchup paint okay?
01-09-2009, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by BMW4Ever' post='763811' date='Jan 9 2009, 02:34 PM
Any particular paint I need to use? touchup paint okay?
01-09-2009, 10:38 AM
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...but I want the paint color to match perfectly 
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Originally Posted by BMW4Ever' post='763816' date='Jan 9 2009, 11:38 AM
...but I want the paint color to match perfectly
then I suggest popping the reflector off and taking it to a paint shop
...that's what most members have done..
01-09-2009, 10:43 AM
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Ok, so does that mean the paint shop will need to use body filler and then paint it to make it flush.
01-09-2009, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BMW4Ever' post='763821' date='Jan 9 2009, 02:43 PM
Ok, so does that mean the paint shop will need to use body filler and then paint it to make it flush.
