Bimmian Painted Reflectors

EastCoast335i · 11-19-2007, 02:20 PM

Dispite everyone on this forum saying that the AW painted reflectors from Bimmian were a terrible color match, after speaking with customer service and getting their reassurance that the AW reflectors would match (also they would make it right if I thought they didn't) I went ahead and ordered them.

I'm pleased to say.. it was fast shipping, and they match perfectly

I didnt take a paint/light meter to it but to my naked eye, in multiple light sources (sun, overcast, dusk, indoor lighting) they looked good.

Just thought I would give a good review to Bimmian for all the flak they took with the initial batches of reflectors that didnt match.

JustDee · 11-19-2007, 02:41 PM

Pics?

wesley_willis · 11-19-2007, 02:45 PM

+1 for the bimmian painted reflectors. i just put mine on last night, and they looked great under my garage lights and today overcast. i was pretty scared but now glad to see they look great!!

FaintReality · 11-19-2007, 03:16 PM

Lets see PICS since pics always bring out the imperfections and will show if they truly match or not.

I was worried being that I am a perfectionist so I purchased mine through longtran since his painter seems to have the color matching down

sejoon85 · 11-19-2007, 03:34 PM

Yea, i ordered mine from **********s, and they used Bimmian products. I have an AW and Im quite satisfied with the match

bartman32 · 11-19-2007, 03:36 PM

I'm happy with my Bimmian ones as well.

EastCoast335i · 11-19-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FaintReality

Lets see PICS since pics always bring out the imperfections and will show if they truly match or not.

I was worried being that I am a perfectionist so I purchased mine through longtran since his painter seems to have the color matching down

ok ok.. i've been so f'ing lazy...
I havent taken any good pics of the car since delivery...

i'll clean that area of the car and take some pics...

plus ill take some dirty car pics of the tow hook no holes license plate holder i got from gominigo.com
product is good but not great, my only complaint is that its BIT@H to put on and take off, but once on quality/fitment is great, full SS so no rust and the best part NO HOLES

EastCoast335i · 11-19-2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sejoon85

Yea, i ordered mine from **********s, and they used Bimmian products. I have an AW and Im quite satisfied with the match

Oh yeah thats what i meant... I bought the painted reflectors from **********s, who uses the Bimmian reflectors.

BMCoupe_782 · 11-19-2007, 04:15 PM

I ordered mine for my TiAg but have yet to put them on. Upon first glance they look off but from feedback here looks like most people are happy.

EastCoast335i · 11-19-2007, 09:40 PM

Here are the pics of the AW ********** (Bimmian) painted reflectors...
Cars a lil dirty but as you can tell the color match is perfect, at least to my eyes
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jpsimon · 11-19-2007, 09:59 PM

nice. i just ordered some painted reflectors from mod bargains. hope they look as good as yours!

forza1976 · 11-19-2007, 10:11 PM

sunlight is the real true test. I bought some montego reflectors from **********s and they "sort of match" but I wouldn't say perfect. I can live with it though.

BMCoupe_782 · 11-19-2007, 11:39 PM

that looks VERY good. can't tell any color difference whatsoever. I hope that it looks this clean on my Titanium silver as well!

jpsimon · 11-20-2007, 10:43 AM

just got my bimmian reflectors in the mail! They look great.....

now I just need my car to show up

YULY · 11-20-2007, 11:22 AM

any space gray owners would recommend **********s vs Longtran?

its 20 bucks cheaper

FaintReality · 11-20-2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by YULY

any space gray owners would recommend **********s vs Longtran?

its 20 bucks cheaper

The Bimmian reflectors is a hit or miss... I have not seen a single complaint reported from anyone w/ the longtran reflectors, so I went that route.

Dave

JustDee · 11-20-2007, 11:49 AM

I also have an AW, and am debating between painted and clear. I think the painted looks cleaner (provided they are color matched), but I was afraid they wouldn't actually serve their original safety function?? Can anyone attest to whether or not they actually reflect light? I'm not a safety nazi, but just didn't want a non-functional piece of plastic on the car (that I'm paying for)

Thanks!

e92phreak · 11-20-2007, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by YULY

any space gray owners would recommend **********s vs Longtran?

its 20 bucks cheaper

Same with TiAg.

FaintReality · 11-20-2007, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustDee

I also have an AW, and am debating between painted and clear. I think the painted looks cleaner (provided they are color matched), but I was afraid they wouldn't actually serve their original safety function?? Can anyone attest to whether or not they actually reflect light? I'm not a safety nazi, but just didn't want a non-functional piece of plastic on the car (that I'm paying for)

Thanks!

If painted, they will no longer reflect so you might want to go with the clear reflectors instead. Luckily, the clear reflectors look best on AW, so its still better than orange and still serves purpose

JustDee · 11-20-2007, 02:30 PM

Thanks! That's what I thought. Will pick one up this week.

TheRusski · 11-20-2007, 03:18 PM

Does anyone makes white reflectors for that???

FaintReality · 11-20-2007, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRusski

Does anyone makes white reflectors for that???

Not that actually reflect...

11-19-2007, 02:20 PM	#1
EastCoast335i Colonel 95 Rep 2,160 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 \| 2008 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	Bimmian Painted Reflectors Dispite everyone on this forum saying that the AW painted reflectors from Bimmian were a terrible color match, after speaking with customer service and getting their reassurance that the AW reflectors would match (also they would make it right if I thought they didn't) I went ahead and ordered them. I'm pleased to say.. it was fast shipping, and they match perfectly I didnt take a paint/light meter to it but to my naked eye, in multiple light sources (sun, overcast, dusk, indoor lighting) they looked good. Just thought I would give a good review to Bimmian for all the flak they took with the initial batches of reflectors that didnt match.
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11-19-2007, 02:41 PM	#2
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wesley_willis Private First Class 4 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TX iTrader: (1)	+1 for the bimmian painted reflectors. i just put mine on last night, and they looked great under my garage lights and today overcast. i was pretty scared but now glad to see they look great!! __________________ 2008 335i Coupe, Monaco Blue and Saddle Brown/Gray Poplar ZPP, ZSP, HD Radio, CA, iPod+USB Production Completed Oct. 16th; Left for the US on the 23rd of Oct. via INTEGRITY; Delivery 11/16
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FaintReality NoUSE4aName 20 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 550i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Lets see PICS since pics always bring out the imperfections and will show if they truly match or not. I was worried being that I am a perfectionist so I purchased mine through longtran since his painter seems to have the color matching down
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11-19-2007, 03:34 PM	#5
sejoon85 Captain 22 Rep 683 Posts Drives: AW e92 m3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Yea, i ordered mine from **********s, and they used Bimmian products. I have an AW and Im quite satisfied with the match
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11-19-2007, 03:36 PM	#6
bartman32 Colonel 108 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M2 [0.00]	I'm happy with my Bimmian ones as well.
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BMCoupe_782 Bavarian Fever 37 Rep 1,108 Posts Drives: 08' e92 328xi TiAg Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Queens, NY / North NJ iTrader: (4)	I ordered mine for my TiAg but have yet to put them on. Upon first glance they look off but from feedback here looks like most people are happy. __________________ \| ESS n52 Tune \| BMW Performance Intake/Exhaust \| LUX H8 v3 AE \| GP Thunder 8500K fogs/corners \| LED: signals/interior \| V1 hardwired \| debadge \| AC pedals \| Performance shift knob/boot \| CF e-brake \| Aero lip \| m3 side skirts/spoiler \| MB kidneys \| Strut brace \| Painted reflectors \| Painted Calipers/Hubs \| 35% 3M tint \| Smoked tails \| CF Roundels \| 19" Miro 942 \| Conti DWS \| H&R Springs for xi \| Bilstein Shocks\| Nxt: Alpine Subs/Amps
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11-19-2007, 09:40 PM	#10
EastCoast335i Colonel 95 Rep 2,160 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 \| 2008 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	Here are the pics of the AW ********** (Bimmian) painted reflectors... Cars a lil dirty but as you can tell the color match is perfect, at least to my eyes
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11-19-2007, 09:59 PM	#11
jpsimon Team Zissou 3154 Rep 10,200 Posts Drives: 2022 AWD M3 Comp - SMB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	nice. i just ordered some painted reflectors from mod bargains. hope they look as good as yours!
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11-19-2007, 10:11 PM	#12
forza1976 Major General 3513 Rep 6,626 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 49456 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2022 BMW M3X [9.50]	sunlight is the real true test. I bought some montego reflectors from **********s and they "sort of match" but I wouldn't say perfect. I can live with it though.
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11-19-2007, 11:39 PM	#13
BMCoupe_782 Bavarian Fever 37 Rep 1,108 Posts Drives: 08' e92 328xi TiAg Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Queens, NY / North NJ iTrader: (4)	that looks VERY good. can't tell any color difference whatsoever. I hope that it looks this clean on my Titanium silver as well! __________________ \| ESS n52 Tune \| BMW Performance Intake/Exhaust \| LUX H8 v3 AE \| GP Thunder 8500K fogs/corners \| LED: signals/interior \| V1 hardwired \| debadge \| AC pedals \| Performance shift knob/boot \| CF e-brake \| Aero lip \| m3 side skirts/spoiler \| MB kidneys \| Strut brace \| Painted reflectors \| Painted Calipers/Hubs \| 35% 3M tint \| Smoked tails \| CF Roundels \| 19" Miro 942 \| Conti DWS \| H&R Springs for xi \| Bilstein Shocks\| Nxt: Alpine Subs/Amps
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11-20-2007, 10:43 AM	#14
jpsimon Team Zissou 3154 Rep 10,200 Posts Drives: 2022 AWD M3 Comp - SMB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	just got my bimmian reflectors in the mail! They look great..... now I just need my car to show up
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YULY Private First Class 10 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2008 328i coupe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fairfax iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	any space gray owners would recommend **********s vs Longtran? its 20 bucks cheaper
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11-20-2007, 11:49 AM	#17
JustDee Private First Class 5 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 335xi cp Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Do painted reflectors actually "reflect"? I also have an AW, and am debating between painted and clear. I think the painted looks cleaner (provided they are color matched), but I was afraid they wouldn't actually serve their original safety function?? Can anyone attest to whether or not they actually reflect light? I'm not a safety nazi, but just didn't want a non-functional piece of plastic on the car (that I'm paying for) Thanks! __________________ 2008 335xi coupe Alpine White/Coral Red/Aluminum/Prem/Sport/Cold/Comfort/HD Radio/Ipod/Navi/Park Distance
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JustDee Private First Class 5 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 335xi cp Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Thanks! That's what I thought. Will pick one up this week. __________________ 2008 335xi coupe Alpine White/Coral Red/Aluminum/Prem/Sport/Cold/Comfort/HD Radio/Ipod/Navi/Park Distance
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TheRusski Private First Class 3 Rep 159 Posts Drives: '11 328i E92 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 328i [10.00]	Does anyone makes white reflectors for that??? __________________ What great thing would you attempt if you knew you could not fail? *Robert H. Schuller*
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