DIY Clear Corners?

longtran · 12-03-2005, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

The E90 headlights can't be opened with a heatgun nor oven baking (at least based on our personal experience and those of others who have tried so far).

And we've had experience with opening headlights in the past using the heating method (on other cars).

maybe you didnt heat it up enough??/ i am willing to try it but worry i cant reseal it back so it wont condense later.

Jason · 12-03-2005, 02:17 AM

We heated it up to the point where the plastic of the headlight assembly actually melted, and still we couldn't get it open. Give it a shot, but just be careful not to damage the entire thing. Let me know how it goes.

If you can actually get it open, sealing it up properly shouldn't be a problem, just make sure you get some kind of silicone sealant from Home Depot or something and that should do the job (that's what I used on my s2000 and m-roadster headlights which I took apart and no condensation resulted).

BMW0 · 12-03-2005, 04:50 AM

Overlays defeat the purpose of turn signals. There has to be a better way~

Pretender · 12-03-2005, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by krndanic307

I dont think we want overlays? I think we want the actual signal lamp assembly?

If it bothers you so much, then here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...ayphotohosting

kal-el · 12-06-2005, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Pretender

If it bothers you so much, then here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...ayphotohosting

wow, $1700 for new set of them ?
I can think of better stuff to buy w/ $1,700....

krndanic307 · 12-06-2005, 03:20 PM

I think I can probably get it for cheaper, I am going to Argentina soon and all the BMW's in there are the EURO spec. Im gonna see how much it'll be there

BMW0 · 01-14-2006, 06:19 PM

In Italy the stock lights are clears versus our amber setup. I've seen the price of just the Xenon headlight assembly minus the HID bulbs, which you already have.

The cost is around 1400euro's for the set (L&R). Which is around $1,684.73 for a set of clear HID headlight assemblies minus the HID bulbs you already have.

blackout90 · 05-09-2010, 11:26 AM

okay i know this is an old post, sombody has to have been able to figure this out by now! any suggestions for those pesky ammber side reflectors?

blackout90 · 05-11-2010, 03:09 PM

hey guys, I'm trying to get the headlight reflectors painted this weekend. ive searched all over the place, talked to locals, and surfed the web for answers. still none. if anyone knows any good knowledge on taking apart these headlights it would be greatly appreciated.

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Jason Administrator 40911 Rep 21,240 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	We heated it up to the point where the plastic of the headlight assembly actually melted, and still we couldn't get it open. Give it a shot, but just be careful not to damage the entire thing. Let me know how it goes. If you can actually get it open, sealing it up properly shouldn't be a problem, just make sure you get some kind of silicone sealant from Home Depot or something and that should do the job (that's what I used on my s2000 and m-roadster headlights which I took apart and no condensation resulted).
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BMW0 Colonel 237 Rep 2,059 Posts Drives: AW E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Overlays defeat the purpose of turn signals. There has to be a better way~ __________________ 330i 6MT l 255 HP @ 5900 rpm 214 lb-ft Torque @ 3500 rpm l Alpine White l Beige l Aluminum l ZSP l 494 l PDC "Freude am Fahren" = "Joy to Drive"
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krndanic307 Captain 77 Rep 641 Posts Drives: F20 M140 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cali/Buenos Aires iTrader: (0)	I think I can probably get it for cheaper, I am going to Argentina soon and all the BMW's in there are the EURO spec. Im gonna see how much it'll be there
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BMW0 Colonel 237 Rep 2,059 Posts Drives: AW E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	In Italy the stock lights are clears versus our amber setup. I've seen the price of just the Xenon headlight assembly minus the HID bulbs, which you already have. The cost is around 1400euro's for the set (L&R). Which is around $1,684.73 for a set of clear HID headlight assemblies minus the HID bulbs you already have. __________________ 330i 6MT l 255 HP @ 5900 rpm 214 lb-ft Torque @ 3500 rpm l Alpine White l Beige l Aluminum l ZSP l 494 l PDC "Freude am Fahren" = "Joy to Drive"
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blackout90 New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: E90 328i Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft. bragg nc iTrader: (0)	okay i know this is an old post, sombody has to have been able to figure this out by now! any suggestions for those pesky ammber side reflectors?
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blackout90 New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: E90 328i Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft. bragg nc iTrader: (0)	hey guys, I'm trying to get the headlight reflectors painted this weekend. ive searched all over the place, talked to locals, and surfed the web for answers. still none. if anyone knows any good knowledge on taking apart these headlights it would be greatly appreciated.
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