Tinted my tail lights, reflectors, and painted exhaust!
05-28-2009, 12:53 PM
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My Ride: 2008 335i, Jet Black / Terra Dakota, 15k miles
Hey guys. After putting on my new wheels, I felt like the red of the tail lights and reflectors stood out a little too much. So today I tinted them using VHT nightshades and some glossy clear. Also decided to paint my tips matte black. I am pleased with how they turned out, I did four coats of tint, and then 3 clear. Let me know what you think. I know this look isnt for everyone. It looks darker in the photos but once the sun hits them its a nice tint
Thanks, sorry for the crappy photos
Thanks, sorry for the crappy photos
Can't stand those 16's 
05-28-2009, 01:27 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).
Great mods! Love the look!
05-28-2009, 02:22 PM
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My Ride: My 5 and I met on Father's Day 2008 and have been together ever since. 20" Wheels (Make TBD), premium package, sport package, AiB V3 upgrade and a Passport Escort 8500 Radar Detector.
I like it 
05-28-2009, 02:24 PM
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Love the light tints, that was the second mod I did to my car. I did both front and rear.
Originally Posted by aBathingApe' post='893311' date='May 28 2009, 04:53 PM
Hey guys. After putting on my new wheels, I felt like the red of the tail lights and reflectors stood out a little too much. So today I tinted them using VHT nightshades and some glossy clear. Also decided to paint my tips matte black. I am pleased with how they turned out, I did four coats of tint, and then 3 clear. Let me know what you think. I know this look isnt for everyone. It looks darker in the photos but once the sun hits them its a nice tint
Thanks, sorry for the crappy photos
Thanks, sorry for the crappy photos