Painted Front Reflector Mod

MC2002X5MC · 11-13-2020, 03:02 PM

I haven't seen anyone post this simple mod yet for F95 model, so I thought I would share.

Took about 60 minutes per side to install and no special tools. Removing the old reflector requires some good heat to loosen the adhesive, otherwise easy instalation.

Here's some links in case you want to give this a try.

https://ind-distribution.com/product...-reflector-set

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...cm9JuJcid9-t3u

denaliman · 11-13-2020, 03:11 PM

My 2021 X6MC just arrived today

. I just dropped off the painted reflectors to have install before delivery. November 23th earliest because of the "Stop Sale".

GOLFFRR · 11-13-2020, 06:48 PM

yea always go with the color match front reflectors on any BMW. ITs a must def one of the most popular mods on the forums. iND is the place to go for these

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IND-Distribution · 11-13-2020, 07:13 PM

Great install!

Chauncey · 05-02-2024, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MC2002X5MC

I haven't seen anyone post this simple mod yet for F95 model, so I thought I would share.

Took about 60 minutes per side to install and no special tools. Removing the old reflector requires some good heat to loosen the adhesive, otherwise easy instalation.

Here's some links in case you want to give this a try.

https://ind-distribution.com/product...-reflector-set

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...cm9JuJcid9-t3u

Just picked up my ‘22 F95. Not savvy on working on cars, how hard would this install be? Would be worried about paint damage while removing the parts.

Falcon900 · 05-02-2024, 10:40 AM

I just covered them with some pre-cut dark Laminx film. It was cheap and easy.

boi222 · 05-02-2024, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Chauncey

Just picked up my ‘22 F95. Not savvy on working on cars, how hard would this install be? Would be worried about paint damage while removing the parts.

I just watched the video, it does not look hard but there is way too many parts that need to come off for me personally to diy … the effort is also not worth it for me for the minimal change it brings to the car

chefwong · 05-02-2024, 12:18 PM

I cannot recall all the details but drilling out 2 or 3 rivets tops was sufficient enough for access with wheels on (clocked away obviously for access). The video is not accurate on how painful removing VHB can be... and it's a hit or miss on much comes off without cleaning....I was using a high end steamer that also has the option to shoot out boiling water.....

So whatever VHB is left...is the most annoying part of using plastic scrapers, spirits, etc . You do want to get it as clean as possible (zero VHB) so that when the new reflector goes on, it sits just as flush/even as the original fitment.

xmanpro · 05-02-2024, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon900

I just covered them with some pre-cut dark Laminx film. It was cheap and easy.

Just used some gloss black 3M wrap on mine and cut it off as well. Took 5 mins per reflector.

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MC2002X5MC Enlisted Member 71 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2020 X5MC Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Painted Front Reflector Mod I haven't seen anyone post this simple mod yet for F95 model, so I thought I would share. Took about 60 minutes per side to install and no special tools. Removing the old reflector requires some good heat to loosen the adhesive, otherwise easy instalation. Here's some links in case you want to give this a try. https://ind-distribution.com/product...-reflector-set https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...cm9JuJcid9-t3u Attached Images
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Falcon900 Private 39 Rep 63 Posts Drives: BMW X5M, M760, Alpina B7 Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I just covered them with some pre-cut dark Laminx film. It was cheap and easy.
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chefwong Major 373 Rep 1,022 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I cannot recall all the details but drilling out 2 or 3 rivets tops was sufficient enough for access with wheels on (clocked away obviously for access). The video is not accurate on how painful removing VHB can be... and it's a hit or miss on much comes off without cleaning....I was using a high end steamer that also has the option to shoot out boiling water..... So whatever VHB is left...is the most annoying part of using plastic scrapers, spirits, etc . You do want to get it as clean as possible (zero VHB) so that when the new reflector goes on, it sits just as flush/even as the original fitment. Last edited by chefwong; 05-02-2024 at 01:11 PM..
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