smocked tail ligths
I went with film. Haven't put it on yet, but will give it a try when I get it. Got it from here:
http://www.topvinylfilms.com/catalog...ilms-81-1.html
I plan on tinting on the rear turn signals red. Not sure how it will turn out though but just another mod to try and is the reason I selected film, just in case it looks bad.
http://www.topvinylfilms.com/catalog...ilms-81-1.html
I plan on tinting on the rear turn signals red. Not sure how it will turn out though but just another mod to try and is the reason I selected film, just in case it looks bad.
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: St. Louis Mo
My Ride: '04 530. Black on Black
Black Grills
Tint
Ipod Retrofit June '10
I used Lamin-x tint overlays. I opted to do the whole light, signal and all. On Black it looks perfect. I have some pics somewhere that I can upload later. I like the Lamin-x because I can take it off if I do have a problem. I had it on my old e36 for my french fogs, and it held up great.
I used Lamin-x tint overlays. I opted to do the whole light, signal and all. On Black it looks perfect. I have some pics somewhere that I can upload later. I like the Lamin-x because I can take it off if I do have a problem. I had it on my old e36 for my french fogs, and it held up great.
Thanks.
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Charlotte NC
My Ride: 535i Sports/Premium package, Sports transmission w/ paddle shifters, Tinted tails/side markers/reflectors, Blacked out emblems
Model Year: 2008
I used film as well. All you need is a hairdryer or heat gun and patience. I did my tails, bumper and fender reflectors, side turn signals. Pretty happy with the results. I just bought some film off ebay.
I used Lamin-x tint overlays. I opted to do the whole light, signal and all. On Black it looks perfect. I have some pics somewhere that I can upload later. I like the Lamin-x because I can take it off if I do have a problem. I had it on my old e36 for my french fogs, and it held up great.
got any pics of the finished project ?
Did the ebay film as well, only 7$ Ebay item
Just put it on the whole tail light and then cut free the white area of the blinker and reverse light.
Result came out pretty nice.
Yes and a hairdryer helps a lot.
Just take it slow, the first one is the hardest.
Just put it on the whole tail light and then cut free the white area of the blinker and reverse light.
Result came out pretty nice.
Yes and a hairdryer helps a lot.
Just take it slow, the first one is the hardest.
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Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 112
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From: Charlotte NC
My Ride: 535i Sports/Premium package, Sports transmission w/ paddle shifters, Tinted tails/side markers/reflectors, Blacked out emblems
Model Year: 2008
i've got some pics of the tails I did plus reflectors and side turn signals (or whatever they are called). I did them cause I had enough leftover to go ahead and wrap them https://5series.net/forums/topic/121...-new-roundels/


