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      08-27-2012, 01:07 PM   #222
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Gerbs

Thoughts on the front reflectors? A good color match?

Steve

Front reflectors were perfect - Thanks to Nate @ iND for getting them here so fast.

Interesting note. On the US F30, BMW drills the reflector holes AFTER painting the bumper, which I believe is different than the E9x method.

I know this because once the stock reflectors are removed, the Estoril paint cuts off directly at the edge of the hole and this horrible brown/gray inner-bumper material crap is exposed. So make sure your reflectors are a perfect fit, or else you'll end up with a really weird look.



Also, make sure you use the sun or a heating gun or a blow dryer to your advantage. I put my F30 towards the sun for only a few mins and the reflectors literally popped out.
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