Euro Overlays for front Headlights install w/pics by AKAlius
04-12-2009, 04:54 AM
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I was getting tired of seeing the orange reflector on the front headlights. Its an eyesore to me. It's either I pay $1000 per headlight (08 adaptive) from Newport or go the Euro route sticker application. I didn't even realize it, but the well known AKAlius on e60 lives 3-5 minutes from me. We met up and wanted to provide you guys with an install step by step by AKAlius himself. He's a very helpful person just like you read about on the forums. Thanks AKAlius for the headlight transformation. It made a HUGE difference. Now i need to change out the orange bulbs. Any recommendations anyone?
Apply in Shaded area
Step 1 - Use Rubbing Alcohol to remove any wax and other debris on Orange reflector area. This is most important step as you dont want something caught in between!
Step 2 - Prepare Credit Card or License as it will be used to flatten and remove air bubbles.
Step 3 - Apply water and peel away sticker. Align Sticker properly
Step 3 - Stick one side and horizontally stick to the ending side.
Step 4 - Use License card and clear of any bubbles.
Step 5 - Leave sticker as is for 2 hrs minimum. After 2 hrs (more time the better), peel away the overlay. You are finished!
Pictures attached and this install steps were asked during the process. Hopefully AKAlius can add/suggest to this post.
Apply in Shaded area
Step 1 - Use Rubbing Alcohol to remove any wax and other debris on Orange reflector area. This is most important step as you dont want something caught in between!
Step 2 - Prepare Credit Card or License as it will be used to flatten and remove air bubbles.
Step 3 - Apply water and peel away sticker. Align Sticker properly
Step 3 - Stick one side and horizontally stick to the ending side.
Step 4 - Use License card and clear of any bubbles.
Step 5 - Leave sticker as is for 2 hrs minimum. After 2 hrs (more time the better), peel away the overlay. You are finished!
Pictures attached and this install steps were asked during the process. Hopefully AKAlius can add/suggest to this post.
Euro stickers makes a huge difference.
04-12-2009, 10:21 AM
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569- The only thing I can say about this thread is your M5 is SUPER CLEAN! Silverstone out w/ silverstone interior. Very nice man! Im glad you are very pleased with the new look.
For the replacement of the orange bulbs you can check here.
http://www.bimmian.com/elements/product.ht...is/1.htm?veh=60
For the replacement of the orange bulbs you can check here.
http://www.bimmian.com/elements/product.ht...is/1.htm?veh=60
04-12-2009, 10:25 AM
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Looks nice! Phi sells a great mod!! You buy now!!!
04-12-2009, 04:39 PM
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My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
Model Year: 2004
Originally Posted by AKAlius' post='844905' date='Apr 12 2009, 02:21 PM
569- The only thing I can say about this thread is your M5 is SUPER CLEAN! Silverstone out w/ silverstone interior. Very nice man! Im glad you are very pleased with the new look.
For the replacement of the orange bulbs you can check here.
http://www.bimmian.com/elements/product.ht...is/1.htm?veh=60
For the replacement of the orange bulbs you can check here.
http://www.bimmian.com/elements/product.ht...is/1.htm?veh=60
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