Front Reflectors

Zirenz2006 · 04-22-2021, 08:02 PM

Anyone change out the front amber reflectors yet? I just got a set in from IND.

Was wondering how they are to change on the G80. On my X3 I had to remove some plastic rivets and pull back the wheel well liner to get access.

jmh600cbr · 04-22-2021, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Zirenz2006

Anyone change out the front amber reflectors yet? I just got a set in from IND.

Was wondering how they are to change on the G80. On my X3 I had to remove some plastic rivets and pull back the wheel well liner to get access.

They have a video on their blog. Looks easy af

chris3g · 04-22-2021, 08:30 PM

i did it last night, took me about 15 minutes. IND has detailed instructions.

IND-Distribution · 04-23-2021, 01:24 PM

Here you go.

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1813643

Lets see of those installed shots!

Bimmer TiM3 · 05-13-2021, 02:26 PM

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Here you go.

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1813643

Lets see of those installed shots!

Idk. Not loving the OEM orange ones but also not loving the color match. From afar it looks good but I hate seeing those lines around the color match ones. Any plans for carbon fiber version or even just a smoked out/darker version of the orange? Thanks

Vic55 · 05-14-2021, 11:12 AM

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Idk. Not loving the OEM orange ones but also not loving the color match. From afar it looks good but I hate seeing those lines around the color match ones. Any plans for carbon fiber version or even just a smoked out/darker version of the orange? Thanks

I did this 10 dollar mod--- gloss vinyl matches the lower fascia parts:

Bimmer TiM3 · 05-14-2021, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer TiM3

Idk. Not loving the OEM orange ones but also not loving the color match. From afar it looks good but I hate seeing those lines around the color match ones. Any plans for carbon fiber version or even just a smoked out/darker version of the orange? Thanks

I did this 10 dollar mod--- gloss vinyl matches the lower fascia parts:

Love that! That's what I'm talking about.

barryc365 · 05-14-2021, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer TiM3

Idk. Not loving the OEM orange ones but also not loving the color match. From afar it looks good but I hate seeing those lines around the color match ones. Any plans for carbon fiber version or even just a smoked out/darker version of the orange? Thanks

I did this 10 dollar mod--- gloss vinyl matches the lower fascia parts:

Nice. How did you do that? Cut the vinyl with a blade?

Vic55 · 05-15-2021, 09:22 AM

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Nice. How did you do that? Cut the vinyl with a blade?

I just took the vinyl wrap and cut a piece that was larger than the reflector, applied it and made sure it adhered- then used a blade towards to reflector to not hit the paint.

BMdoubleUTIFUL · 05-15-2021, 11:31 AM

A tinted film may also be an option to give the reflector a dark smoked look

Mperor · 05-24-2021, 02:18 PM

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i did it last night, took me about 15 minutes. IND has detailed instructions.

So did you use a heat gun? Would it come off w/o first apply the heat to the glue?

chris3g · 05-24-2021, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by chris3g

i did it last night, took me about 15 minutes. IND has detailed instructions.

So did you use a heat gun? Would it come off w/o first apply the heat to the glue?

I used a heat gun, I wouldn't try to do it without heating up the adhesive first.

IND-Distribution · 05-24-2021, 04:23 PM

A hairdryer would work also.

chicagofan00 · 05-24-2021, 04:30 PM

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A hairdryer would work also.

+1. Used a hair dryer when I did the ones on my G01 X3 and it worked just fine. Just need some kind of heat source that you can use to begin to break down the adhesive. Most important thing is to ensure you don't just let the heat source sit in any one spot for too long otherwise you'll risk damaging the paint.

///MeraldCity_G82 · 05-24-2021, 07:37 PM

Take your time when removing the reflectors. If you can find the sweet spot of temperature, you can take off the adhesive without leaving anything behind inside the bumper.

tsixtial · 05-25-2021, 09:51 AM

I would like to see clear reflectors on our car, does anyone make them?

OneCleanBMW · 05-25-2021, 11:04 AM

If you have a black car then use limo tint, 2 layers, or get the reflectors from IND.

Any other color then leave orange or get a set painted by IND. Black reflectors (vinyl, tint etc) on a car that's not black is super tacky IMO.

rogurat · 05-27-2021, 07:57 PM

I got a set of Frozen Dark Grey reflectors from them & installed, was sort of rough just because of the residue left, but I did my best and installed them. Big upgrade over the orange.

Mperor · 05-28-2021, 09:57 AM

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I got a set of Frozen Dark Grey reflectors from them & installed, was sort of rough just because of the residue left, but I did my best and installed them. Big upgrade over the orange.

Hi rogurat, any concern or issue with the frozen paint thus far? And if you can post some pictures with your car and the reflectors would be awesome! Thanks.

rogurat · 05-28-2021, 02:04 PM

I can post some photos for you today, car is at a detail!

No concerns with the paint at all if you are referring the the complete car, because I have XPEL Stealth on everything to help protect. As for the little reflector pieces who are currently UNCOVERED by XPEL, we shall see... Might get a little wrap thing for them, but they are ceramic'd.

MarineRaider · 06-06-2021, 01:36 PM

I got mine from IND ( BG) the match was great and install took about 12 minutes total. The glue came off in one piece, heck I could have reused it if I had wanted.

Looks great.

KevinGS · 06-22-2021, 11:35 PM

For those that installed the IND painted reflectors, did it come with the adhesive on the painted reflectors? Mine do not have adhesive on the back of the painted reflectors to help them bond to the fender. The installation photos show a piece of plastic cover that you peel off to expose adhesive. Neither of mine have this adhesive.

Do these click into place without adhesive? Did yours come with the adhesive on the back of the painted reflectors?

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///MeraldCity_G82 Captain 1142 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 2021 BSM M3C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	Take your time when removing the reflectors. If you can find the sweet spot of temperature, you can take off the adhesive without leaving anything behind inside the bumper.
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OneCleanBMW First Lieutenant 194 Rep 374 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Cold Town iTrader: (2)	If you have a black car then use limo tint, 2 layers, or get the reflectors from IND. Any other color then leave orange or get a set painted by IND. Black reflectors (vinyl, tint etc) on a car that's not black is super tacky IMO.
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rogurat Rogue 760 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 2021 M4 Comp Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: CA & US iTrader: (0)	I got a set of Frozen Dark Grey reflectors from them & installed, was sort of rough just because of the residue left, but I did my best and installed them. Big upgrade over the orange.
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rogurat Rogue 760 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 2021 M4 Comp Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: CA & US iTrader: (0)	I can post some photos for you today, car is at a detail! No concerns with the paint at all if you are referring the the complete car, because I have XPEL Stealth on everything to help protect. As for the little reflector pieces who are currently UNCOVERED by XPEL, we shall see... Might get a little wrap thing for them, but they are ceramic'd.
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MarineRaider First Lieutenant 1183 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M3 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Newport Beach iTrader: (0)	I got mine from IND ( BG) the match was great and install took about 12 minutes total. The glue came off in one piece, heck I could have reused it if I had wanted. Looks great.
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KevinGS Colonel 3320 Rep 2,158 Posts Drives: Past 2015 M4, Current 2013 M3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	For those that installed the IND painted reflectors, did it come with the adhesive on the painted reflectors? Mine do not have adhesive on the back of the painted reflectors to help them bond to the fender. The installation photos show a piece of plastic cover that you peel off to expose adhesive. Neither of mine have this adhesive. Do these click into place without adhesive? Did yours come with the adhesive on the back of the painted reflectors?
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