opinions wanted
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From: Massachusetts
My Ride: 2004 545i sport, 46k, titanium grey with dakota grey interior, auto stick, all options except HUD
Hey folks was thinking about getting 3m headlight covers to protect my gear from road debris, that is so prevalent on the BAHSTON streets and bi ways. That being said anyone have any opnions on the yellow tint or smoked tint from MOD bargins? Its cheap and if it looked gaff I could remove them, not looking for the "auto palace mod look" with the yellow tint but always wanted to go euro yellow lighting on my e34 and never did. OK let em fly, I do value fellow e60 owners opinions so would appreciate it. thanks
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Originally Posted by Schu Dog Nite' post='987983' date='Aug 25 2009, 08:53 AM
OK let em fly,.........
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Originally Posted by Schu Dog Nite' post='987983' date='Aug 25 2009, 09:53 AM
Hey folks was thinking about getting 3m headlight covers to protect my gear from road debris, that is so prevalent on the BAHSTON streets and bi ways. That being said anyone have any opnions on the yellow tint or smoked tint from MOD bargins? Its cheap and if it looked gaff I could remove them, not looking for the "auto palace mod look" with the yellow tint but always wanted to go euro yellow lighting on my e34 and never did. OK let em fly, I do value fellow e60 owners opinions so would appreciate it. thanks
I had it done. Just clear. It's really thick, but you don't even notice it.
My e39s headlights were sandblasted after the years of abuse. Light output was diminished and only option was to replace or wet sand. No thanks. I have better uses for my time.
It was ~$125 for the headlights. Have a professional tint place do it. It took them over an hour with all the heating and stretching over the compound curves of the lights.
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My Ride: 545i Sport
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Originally Posted by ADD' post='988262' date='Aug 25 2009, 11:08 AM
I had it done. Just clear. It's really thick, but you don't even notice it...
clear shield.
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='988271' date='Aug 25 2009, 01:17 PM
+1. I got a pair from Bavauto.com in 2004. No issues except that I should have applied the Euro stickers before the
clear shield.
clear shield.
what are euro stickers?? thanks
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My Ride: 545i Sport
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Originally Posted by e60hodzic530' post='988293' date='Aug 25 2009, 11:32 AM
what are euro stickers?? thanks
Euro Stickers 5 & 6 Series
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='988424' date='Aug 25 2009, 04:40 PM
How do those look on cars? its just a sticker on the outside of the lights? is it that noticeable?
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My Ride: 2006 530i - Sport - 6spd - Orient Blue with Auburn/Anthracite
Like someone else, my headlights were so scratched and oxidized that I was to the point of replacing them, but it was going to cost about $1300 per light! So I spent the time to sand and polish them, and then I had the film applied. It's a light blue, so is not really noticable, and I hope it preserves the headlight surface for a long time...
Cheers, Jon.
Cheers, Jon.
Originally Posted by Schu Dog Nite' post='987983' date='Aug 25 2009, 06:53 AM
Hey folks was thinking about getting 3m headlight covers to protect my gear from road debris, that is so prevalent on the BAHSTON streets and bi ways. That being said anyone have any opnions on the yellow tint or smoked tint from MOD bargins? Its cheap and if it looked gaff I could remove them, not looking for the "auto palace mod look" with the yellow tint but always wanted to go euro yellow lighting on my e34 and never did. OK let em fly, I do value fellow e60 owners opinions so would appreciate it. thanks
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
I bought the "Bavarian Autosport Clear Urethane Headlight Shields" from bavauto.com, installed them myself and most people can't even tell they're there unless I point them out. So far they still look clear. It takes a little patience putting them on, but it can be done by just about anybody. If/when they start getting yellow, I'll just replace them for another $50. Sure beats $1300 replacement for each headlight.
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='988600' date='Aug 25 2009, 08:12 PM
I bought the "Bavarian Autosport Clear Urethane Headlight Shields" from bavauto.com, installed them myself and most people can't even tell they're there unless I point them out. So far they still look clear. It takes a little patience putting them on, but it can be done by just about anybody. If/when they start getting yellow, I'll just replace them for another $50. Sure beats $1300 replacement for each headlight.
You can get it from here as well.
All color from clear to blue to smoked.
He's a friend of mine and also have his product on the car as well.
Very good quality and very affordable check out his link.
He has flim for the car as well for front bumper and rear headlights.
Front headlights
http://www.rvinyl.com/headlight_tint...eries_2004.htm
Rear lights
http://www.rvinyl.com/tintkits/smoke...t/bmw/525i.htm
Front bumper protector from 2006 and up
http://www.rvinyl.com/bumperprotection/bmw.htm