Sun Visor Mod

eleven11 · 11-03-2013, 05:29 PM

After seeing the tasteful, well-executed B Pillar mod recently shared by avlnch, I've been interested in modifying other areas in such a way. There are two areas that bother me the most:

1) The in your face airbag warning on each sun visor. I'm unsure if this is a North American only label.

2) The cheap, plastic material on the storage hatch door ("folding box" I believe is the name) located below and left of the steering column (USA-sided steering column).

The first one is the most glaring, so I'd like to address it first. I've had previous BMWs where the label could be removed using steam, leaving no trace. I don't think this will be possible with the Alcantara. One option I see is to have it reupholstered. I'm guessing this may prove somewhat challenging. Otherwise, I wasn't sure if these labels are on all M5s, or if certain regions don't require the label. Obviously, if that is the case, I could simply order that version.

Has anyone else considered such a mod? Thoughts?

B-1Pilot · 11-03-2013, 05:50 PM

I think others like JMH just replaced the sun visors with eurospec ones that were a bit pricey but looked great as I recall.

avlnch · 11-03-2013, 05:51 PM

I found ECE spec anthracite (black) alcantara sun visors and installed them into my brothers M5 (he has the black headliner). They look good.. much better than before.

Unfortunately I could not source Amaro Brown ECE spec sun visors for my car. I might give it another shot and try to look for them again.

eleven11 · 11-03-2013, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-1 Pilot

I think others like JMH just replaced the sun visors with eurospec ones that were a bit pricey but looked great as I recall.

Quote:

Originally Posted by avlnch

I found ECE spec anthracite (black) alcantara sun visors and installed them into my brothers M5 (he has the black headliner). They look good.. much better than before.

Unfortunately I could not source Amaro Brown ECE spec sun visors for my car. I might give it another shot and try to look for them again.

Thanks for the prompt replies.

If you can, please share a recommended source for the ECE versions (PM me if needed). Thanks.

B-1Pilot · 11-03-2013, 06:20 PM

search forums visor:

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthr...ighlight=visor

eleven11 · 11-03-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by B-1 Pilot

search forums visor:

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthr...ighlight=visor

Oh, nice. My apologies for missing that post.

greentrbo95gst · 11-04-2013, 12:32 AM

I didn't realize the airbag signs bothered people that much. I will try not to look at them next time I drive the car.

AGS · 11-04-2013, 07:12 AM

I've removed these warning labels before, but have not done it yet on my F10. I remember them coming off pretty easily - I think I used Goo-Gone. Just put some on a rag and hold it on the label for a few minutes and it peels right off.

EdM5 · 11-04-2013, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eleven11

1) The in your face airbag warning on each sun visor. I'm unsure if this is a North American only label.

We got the same horrible labels on the visor, at least in my country.
A dissonance in an otherwise harmonious interior design.

So, I will replace them as well.

B-1Pilot · 11-04-2013, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AGS

I've removed these warning labels before, but have not done it yet on my F10. I remember them coming off pretty easily - I think I used Goo-Gone. Just put some on a rag and hold it on the label for a few minutes and it peels right off.

even on alcantara?

eleven11 · 11-04-2013, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

I didn't realize the airbag signs bothered people that much. I will try not to look at them next time I drive the car.

They are our interior's "orange reflector."

kylek13 · 11-04-2013, 09:15 PM

I got some euro visors a while ago. If anyone wants a stock set for less to try to take the stickers off via steam or something pm me an offer.

AGS · 11-05-2013, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by B-1 Pilot

even on alcantara?

Nope. The last time I removed the warning labels was on my 2006 E60 M5 which had a vinyl like material on the visors.

v3n0m · 11-27-2013, 01:44 AM

I'm attempting to remove them using acetone right now. Check out my other thread for results.

11-03-2013, 05:29 PM	#1
eleven11 Major 372 Rep 1,425 Posts Drives: -F85 X5M- Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Derby City iTrader: (0)	Sun Visor Mod - Remove Airbag Warnings? After seeing the tasteful, well-executed B Pillar mod recently shared by avlnch, I've been interested in modifying other areas in such a way. There are two areas that bother me the most: 1) The in your face airbag warning on each sun visor. I'm unsure if this is a North American only label. 2) The cheap, plastic material on the storage hatch door ("folding box" I believe is the name) located below and left of the steering column (USA-sided steering column). The first one is the most glaring, so I'd like to address it first. I've had previous BMWs where the label could be removed using steam, leaving no trace. I don't think this will be possible with the Alcantara. One option I see is to have it reupholstered. I'm guessing this may prove somewhat challenging. Otherwise, I wasn't sure if these labels are on all M5s, or if certain regions don't require the label. Obviously, if that is the case, I could simply order that version. Has anyone else considered such a mod? Thoughts? __________________ 2017 X5M - Current 2017 F31 Wagon - Current 2014 M5 ZCP - Retired 2011 135i Coupe - Retired 2007 335i Sedan - Retired
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B-1Pilot Yankee Air Pirate 151 Rep 978 Posts Drives: '14 M5 w/CP Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: In a Hot Place iTrader: (0)	I think others like JMH just replaced the sun visors with eurospec ones that were a bit pricey but looked great as I recall. __________________ 2020 ///M5 \|\| 2019 540XI \|\| 2014 ///M5 w/CP \|\| My Epic ED trip report\|\| \|\| 2009 BMW R1200RT
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avlnch Lieutenant Colonel 127 Rep 1,622 Posts Drives: 2013 Individual M5 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South FL iTrader: (0)	I found ECE spec anthracite (black) alcantara sun visors and installed them into my brothers M5 (he has the black headliner). They look good.. much better than before. Unfortunately I could not source Amaro Brown ECE spec sun visors for my car. I might give it another shot and try to look for them again. __________________ 2013 BMW INDIVIDUAL ///M5 {Frozen Black/Amaro Brown/Amaro Brown Alcantara/White Contrast Stitching/Piano Black Trim}
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B-1Pilot Yankee Air Pirate 151 Rep 978 Posts Drives: '14 M5 w/CP Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: In a Hot Place iTrader: (0)	search forums visor: http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthr...ighlight=visor __________________ 2020 ///M5 \|\| 2019 540XI \|\| 2014 ///M5 w/CP \|\| My Epic ED trip report\|\| \|\| 2009 BMW R1200RT
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greentrbo95gst Brigadier General 1231 Rep 4,106 Posts Drives: 21 M5 Comp Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orange County iTrader: (6)	I didn't realize the airbag signs bothered people that much. I will try not to look at them next time I drive the car. __________________ Current: 21 M5 Comp, 17 X5M, 06 M3, 14 Ferrari FF, Tesla Model S Performance.
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AGS Major 500 Rep 1,399 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Competition Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I've removed these warning labels before, but have not done it yet on my F10. I remember them coming off pretty easily - I think I used Goo-Gone. Just put some on a rag and hold it on the label for a few minutes and it peels right off. __________________ Current: 2022 Donnington Grey M5 Competition, 2014 Anvil WW Jeep Wrangler Previous: 2019 Donnington Grey M5 Competition, 2016 Silverstone M5 CP, 2013 Monte Carlo Blue M5 CP (ED on 9/1/12), 2009 Carbon Black M5, 2006 Silverstone M5, 2003 Sterling Grey M5, 2000 Anthracite 540i6, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9Ltd, 1990 Eagle Talon TSi AWD, 1978 Mazda RX-7
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kylek13 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Frozen Grey Join Date: May 2011 Location: Indy iTrader: (1)	I got some euro visors a while ago. If anyone wants a stock set for less to try to take the stickers off via steam or something pm me an offer.
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11-27-2013, 01:44 AM	#14
v3n0m Lieutenant 57 Rep 451 Posts Drives: 2013 MCB M5 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	I'm attempting to remove them using acetone right now. Check out my other thread for results.
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