Smoked Side marker: Film or Spray?

WRichieX · 01-31-2014, 11:09 AM

Hey guys, so my side markers are going yellow. I'm going to try to "clean" them up with Pastx (if you guys have any other suggestions, please share), but I'm pretty doubtful it will clean it up to the way I like it. So if that doesn't work, I'm going to just smoke out the oems (Since everything I read stated that aftermarket has fit issues).

So I'm wondering if you guys have used film or spray and what are the positives/cons of both. Also what product you used would be helpful as well.

FYI - All the VHT pics I've seen seems very black and dark. I'm looking for a smoked look but can still see through. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

Taran.J · 01-31-2014, 11:44 AM

I sprayed mine. First mod I did when I took delivery of the car.

Click on my build thread below and I have all types of pics in there

schmidtp · 01-31-2014, 11:47 AM

I sprayed mine, two light coats of VHT will get rid of the white look.

Bimmerprid3 · 01-31-2014, 11:48 AM

Me & my friend spray our sidemarker with transparent black. We really like it. You can get it at Pep Boys

evoix · 01-31-2014, 11:49 AM

I did spray Came out black. If you do tint it's gotta be super dark cuz you will see some orange.

WRichieX · 01-31-2014, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by schmidtp

I sprayed mine, two light coats of VHT will get rid of the white look.

Hey man do you have a close up pic of the side marker? From the pic it doesn't look too dark. Might be the look I'm looking for.

WRichieX · 01-31-2014, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evoix

I did spray Came out black. If you do tint it's gotta be super dark cuz you will see some orange.

How many coats did you spray that it got black? I'm trying to avoid that.

WRichieX · 01-31-2014, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmerprid3

Me & my friend spray our sidemarker with transparent black. We really like it. You can get it at Pep Boys

Do you by any chance have a pic?

schmidtp · 01-31-2014, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRichieX

Hey man do you have a close up pic of the side marker? From the pic it doesn't look too dark. Might be the look I'm looking for.

Not currently, I could try to take one today but my car is sadly caked in salt. Give me an excuse to get it washed this weekend

Bimmerprid3 · 01-31-2014, 12:24 PM

2 coats but try not to spray too much cuz you might covered up the sidemarker light

deadmn1337 · 01-31-2014, 12:46 PM

I put three coats cuz i wanted them dark but if you spray twice with a light layer (makes sure you are spraying at least a foot away) you should achieve what you want.

evoix · 01-31-2014, 12:49 PM

It was originally orange and I sprayed three coats. It's dark black but when the blinker is on you can see the light blink just enough.

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WRichieX Major 87 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: 07 335i e93 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E93 [0.00]	Smoked Side marker: Film or Spray? Hey guys, so my side markers are going yellow. I'm going to try to "clean" them up with Pastx (if you guys have any other suggestions, please share), but I'm pretty doubtful it will clean it up to the way I like it. So if that doesn't work, I'm going to just smoke out the oems (Since everything I read stated that aftermarket has fit issues). So I'm wondering if you guys have used film or spray and what are the positives/cons of both. Also what product you used would be helpful as well. FYI - All the VHT pics I've seen seems very black and dark. I'm looking for a smoked look but can still see through. Any help appreciated. Thanks. __________________ 07 BMW 335i E93 6MT (Praying neighborhood doesn't get flooded...again) 04 Infiniti G35 Coupe 6MT (Flooded) 08 Audi TT 2.0T DSG (Flooded) 03 Subaru WRX 5MT (Flooded)
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Taran.J Major General 1121 Rep 7,062 Posts Drives: BMW, LEX, MBZ, RAM, TESLA Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Graham, WA iTrader: (7)	I sprayed mine. First mod I did when I took delivery of the car. Click on my build thread below and I have all types of pics in there __________________ E90 Build Thread (SOLD) http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=809436 F15 Build Thread (SOLD) http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1064084
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schmidtp Lieutenant 75 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2019 Ram 1500 [0.00]	I sprayed mine, two light coats of VHT will get rid of the white look.
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Bimmerprid3 Private First Class 5 Rep 177 Posts Drives: Bmw 335I Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange County iTrader: (5)	Me & my friend spray our sidemarker with transparent black. We really like it. You can get it at Pep Boys
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evoix Major 480 Rep 1,486 Posts Drives: X3m Evo IX Evo X Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I did spray Came out black. If you do tint it's gotta be super dark cuz you will see some orange.
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Bimmerprid3 Private First Class 5 Rep 177 Posts Drives: Bmw 335I Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange County iTrader: (5)	2 coats but try not to spray too much cuz you might covered up the sidemarker light
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deadmn1337 Captain 39 Rep 656 Posts Drives: 2016 EB 435i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Beach iTrader: (11)	I put three coats cuz i wanted them dark but if you spray twice with a light layer (makes sure you are spraying at least a foot away) you should achieve what you want.
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evoix Major 480 Rep 1,486 Posts Drives: X3m Evo IX Evo X Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	It was originally orange and I sprayed three coats. It's dark black but when the blinker is on you can see the light blink just enough.
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