F10 M5 Rear painted reflector DIY

Nate@IND · 07-02-2013, 01:13 PM

If you break the cores coming off don't feel bad. Happens to the best of us

Place painters tape on edge to protect paint work-

Insert Nylon Prybar to release reflector clips

Reflector removed

Install painted reflector (no tools needed)

Done!

DrKevM5 · 07-02-2013, 01:26 PM

Any pics of the finished full rear?

Nate@IND · 07-02-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DrKevM5

Any pics of the finished full rear?

Here you go

Spinny02 · 07-03-2013, 08:45 PM

slick

mdosu · 07-06-2013, 01:00 PM

do the European cars have the reflectors?

jmh · 07-06-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

do the European cars have the reflectors?

Yes they do have the rear (red) reflectors
Euro spec cars do not have the front (orange) corner reflectors

MELLOWYELLOW06 · 10-01-2013, 09:54 PM

how much is this and does it come with pry bar?

Nate@IND · 10-02-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MELLOWYELLOW06

how much is this and does it come with pry bar?

$75.00 for the reflectors and install kit is $12.00. Feel free to send me an email to info@ind-distribution.com.

RoboM5 · 10-12-2013, 05:23 PM

I used dental floss on looped it around the bottom inside corner.

PatrickC23 · 02-06-2014, 04:35 PM

Is this pry bar specific in shape for the rear reflectors? I have the pry bar for the side markers and the yellow piece is too wide to fit and the pry bar seems too thick to get inside the reflector to pry off.

PatrickC23 · 03-14-2014, 12:48 PM

Bought some pry bars off amazon for 7.99 as Nate instructed - 3 minute DIY. Just be sure to insert the outside edge first as there's a clip that goes under, the two inner clips just push in. I made this mistake so had to remove and re-insert.

GarbageMan · 03-16-2014, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by PatrickC23

Bought some pry bars off amazon for 7.99 as Nate instructed - 3 minute DIY. Just be sure to insert the outside edge first as there's a clip that goes under, the two inner clips just push in. I made this mistake so had to remove and re-insert.

Have some good pics? I haven't ordered these yet, and wasn't sure that I would. I've done the fronts; they look great. Let's see some pics, if possible. You may push me over the edge to do this. Thanks.

PatrickC23 · 03-16-2014, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GarbageMan

Have some good pics? I haven't ordered these yet, and wasn't sure that I would. I've done the fronts; they look great. Let's see some pics, if possible. You may push me over the edge to do this. Thanks.

Yup - ill take some tonight, car is filthy though, just a warning. I waited on this mod for a year, they sat in my closet for last three months. I like it, will probably like it more when i wash the car. A subtle mod, but should flow better once I have the rest of my OEM'ish mods on.

PatrickC23 · 03-31-2014, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GarbageMan

Have some good pics? I haven't ordered these yet, and wasn't sure that I would. I've done the fronts; they look great. Let's see some pics, if possible. You may push me over the edge to do this. Thanks.

Owed you a pic - still dirty, but took some pics when i installed new exhaust tips.

Big b · 01-06-2021, 06:49 AM

Hi guys, sorry does the M6 work exactly the same as this?

eidde · 01-19-2021, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Big b

Hi guys, sorry does the M6 work exactly the same as this?

yes

Big b · 01-19-2021, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eidde

yes

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