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best source for color matched front reflectors?
Hey yall, I would love to dump the egg yellow reflectors on my F32, like I have done on other models previously.
Any suggestions for best source? I am surprised by the cost ($100) just for fronts from a major vendor. Thanks! |
02-23-2017, 12:32 PM | #2 |
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EAS looks the way to go, also at $85, but thought I would check before I pull that trigger. 8)
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02-28-2017, 06:57 PM | #3 |
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Damn!! $85 for two pieces of plastic. How about getting color matched paint in an aerosol can, popping the reflectors off, prime and paint then pop them back on?
I'm thinking about doing this as the orange reflectors really stand out on BSM
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I ordered front and rear from jbspeed and they were perfect. I think it was around $150 for both.
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Just to add on to this, I saw that EAS and IND do not have special colors like Tanzanite so I emailed JBSpeed and they said they would do them for the same price as the regular colors.
How good the color match is will be a gamble but at least its not a lot of money.
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Can always save a ton of money and just get these ones that go well with just about every color car for $22 shipped from eBay.
Just did mine the other day and couldn't be happier with the results...going to take my old ones and just paint them white and switch it up once in awhile to change it up now and then. |
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And you think BSM will match out of a spray can
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When I bought my 2014 335, I basically did the whole transaction online, then had the car shipped to me from upstate Ny to CT. When I got it the front bumper was a mess, tires hadn't been replaced and wheels were chipped up. Was supposed to be a CPO and obviously reconditioned. Sent the car back, they brought me a loaner and I had them respray the bumper but also paint the reflectors BSM as well. Best thing I ever did! Lol. Came out great, so if I were you OP, pop yours out and have them painted or pay the BMW rape tax from one these so called forum-friendly vendors and get a good match.
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I just purchased the Ebay ones for 30$, I'll post a pic when I get them. The only problem is im not 100% sure I got the right ones.
I see some that say "Base Bumper" and some that say "Sports Bumper" and I am not sure the difference. The pictures on EBAY look exactly same for each AD. I have a 340i Msport so I'm not sure if the ones I ordered are the correct ones. :|
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If you don’t know, post your the last 7 of your VIN. EDIT: You have a MSport Bumper It appears you have a BSM. If so the metallic pattern and amount of is critical to match. If it is jet black, easier to match. So, why do you have EV Charger on Wall? |
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