Looking for white actual front reflectors to replace orange

[M!]

I would like to replace the orange front fender reflectors with white reflectors, not merely orange ones that have been painted over. My car is mineral white and I think that would look cool, as well as retain functionality. Anyone have knowledge of such parts?

[Andrew115]

I would try this first or something like it. Cut to fit the reflector. If you like it great. If not pull it off.
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[paul @ eas]

Originally Posted by M!

I would like to replace the orange front fender reflectors with white reflectors, not merely orange ones that have been painted over. My car is mineral white and I think that would look cool, as well as retain functionality. Anyone have knowledge of such parts?

Are you talking about like this one?

[Boostin FD]

I think he means clear ones so it retains it's reflective feature.

[SakhirM4]

That used to be easier when the Euro version had clear and people just bought the Euro version. Now the Euro doesn't have any at all.

[Maxis]

Could it be' illegal to drive your car without those reflectors,

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by paul @ eas

Are you talking about like this one?

Are those AW on a MW car? They dont seem to match.

[Boostin FD]

Word around the forum is that MW don't really match at all. It's hit or miss.

[C-ARchitect]

Originally Posted by SakhirM4

That used to be easier when the Euro version had clear and people just bought the Euro version. Now the Euro doesn't have any at all.

Euro version had NO reflectors.

Originally Posted by Mere

Could it be' illegal to drive your car without those reflectors,

Yes but it's not really enforced around here.

Originally Posted by Boostin FD

Word around the forum is that MW don't really match at all. It's hit or miss.

What's ironic is that they cost an extra $15 from IND

[williocom]

Originally Posted by C-ARchitect

What's ironic is that they cost an extra $15 from IND

Yep. Its better than the orange but my MW reflectors from IND are def not a great match. for the additional $15 one would think they would have it down

[Slow///1]

Originally Posted by williocom

Yep. Its better than the orange but my MW reflectors from IND are def not a great match. for the additional $15 one would think they would have it down

+1. My MW reflectors from IND are a terrible match.

[JNoSol]

Originally Posted by Slow///1

+1. My MW reflectors from IND are a terrible match.

Metallic and Pearl are difficult to match unless you paint the bumper, then blend the fenders, all together with the reflector at once in the same paint booth.

The way the metal flakes and pearl settle is based on air pressure, baking temp, and spray angle (paint brand and flake size also factor in). Different angle reflect light differently.

In short, either leave the reflectors alone, go clear, or different colors. They will never match 100% if your have pearl and/or metallic paint.

I painted cars 14yrs ago when I was in High School.

[Ryan@IND]

Originally Posted by JNoSol

Metallic and Pearl are difficult to match unless you paint the bumper, then blend the fenders, all together with the reflector at once in the same paint booth.

The way the metal flakes and pearl settle is based on air pressure, baking temp, and spray angle (paint brand and flake size also factor in). Different angle reflect light differently.

In short, either leave the reflectors alone, go clear, or different colors. They will never match 100% if your have pearl and/or metallic paint.

I painted cars 14yrs ago when I was in High School.

Well said. I must add that we have not experienced issues painting most metallic paints. Three stage pearl paint colors are a completely different beast. If we do not have the vehicle in-house, then we will not be able to get it 100%. In fact, most cars do not match panel to panel. This latter statement reflects why some Bimmerpost members have a spot-on match and others do not.

[Martmw11]

bought side reflectors to replace the stock orange ones for M4, only problem is the dealership quoted it to be 250 bucks to install for labor! is this a easy install? any suggestions?

[JDUni1]

Originally Posted by Martmw11

bought side reflectors to replace the stock orange ones for M4, only problem is the dealership quoted it to be 250 bucks to install for labor! is this a easy install? any suggestions?

$250 for 30 minutes of labor, damn! Do it yourself