Reflectors

mcgeeski · 07-09-2008, 09:50 AM

I'm having a hell of a time getting mine off! I tried a hair dryer to melt the glue. After about 20minutes I still wasn't able to pry it off.

There's got to be an easier way.

Anybody?

gnome011 · 07-09-2008, 09:59 AM

Yeah, buy an M-tech front bumper!

Enjoiyourlife · 07-09-2008, 10:02 AM

Use goo gone.... works wonders....

if you use hairdryer + goo gone you can actually push the reflector inwards towards the tire well and it will just kinda pop out... you do have to put a little force but it should only take about 5 minutes or so per reflector

Here's a good DIY

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=reflector+DIY

///AFRO · 07-09-2008, 10:56 AM

jbttum3 · 07-09-2008, 11:01 AM

wrong section for this

Joeyballs · 07-09-2008, 11:27 AM

I didn't use goo gone or a hair dryer. I just drove my car for a little while. Everything was nice and hot. Working from the inside of the car, I got a flat head screw driver and wedged it in between the reflector and the bumper. Kept prying away from the bumper and SLIGHTLY twisting the screw driver till I could get my finger in between. Be careful not to dimple the bumper. IF you see the bumper starting to give from the screw driver, move it to a new spot and try from there. It's all about working it slow. took me about 3-4 minutes to get each one off.

You need some strong hands though. So girly hands need not apply ;P

mcgeeski · 07-09-2008, 11:50 AM

Thanks Guys. I'll try it tonight. I have to drive a pretty fair distance from Westchester back to New Jeruze. When I come home I'll try the two Joey's way. If it doesn't work Goo is on!

Glassy · 07-10-2008, 04:56 AM

i just used plyers and pulled that shiet out lol. i didnt know you were supose to use goo gone, hair dryer and all that stuff.. Mine came out perfectly fine though, looks great.

mcgeeski · 07-10-2008, 08:34 AM

Having dinner with my sister...

07-09-2008, 09:50 AM	#1
mcgeeski Private First Class 3 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 Barb Red/Blk Dakota Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hudson County, NJ iTrader: (0)	Reflectors I'm having a hell of a time getting mine off! I tried a hair dryer to melt the glue. After about 20minutes I still wasn't able to pry it off. There's got to be an easier way. Anybody? __________________ '08 E92/BarbRed/BlackDak/ZSP/Step/Paddles/CA/Ipod & USB/Nav/4.0 Dimisa Tips/Painted Reflectors Last edited by mcgeeski; 07-09-2008 at 09:50 AM.. Reason: spelling
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Enjoiyourlife Sensei 52 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (3)	Use goo gone.... works wonders.... if you use hairdryer + goo gone you can actually push the reflector inwards towards the tire well and it will just kinda pop out... you do have to put a little force but it should only take about 5 minutes or so per reflector Here's a good DIY http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=reflector+DIY __________________
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Joeyballs Banned 2 Rep 166 Posts Drives: AW/CR 335i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Palm Springs, CA iTrader: (0)	I didn't use goo gone or a hair dryer. I just drove my car for a little while. Everything was nice and hot. Working from the inside of the car, I got a flat head screw driver and wedged it in between the reflector and the bumper. Kept prying away from the bumper and SLIGHTLY twisting the screw driver till I could get my finger in between. Be careful not to dimple the bumper. IF you see the bumper starting to give from the screw driver, move it to a new spot and try from there. It's all about working it slow. took me about 3-4 minutes to get each one off. You need some strong hands though. So girly hands need not apply ;P
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mcgeeski Private First Class 3 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 Barb Red/Blk Dakota Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hudson County, NJ iTrader: (0)	Thanks Guys. I'll try it tonight. I have to drive a pretty fair distance from Westchester back to New Jeruze. When I come home I'll try the two Joey's way. If it doesn't work Goo is on! __________________ '08 E92/BarbRed/BlackDak/ZSP/Step/Paddles/CA/Ipod & USB/Nav/4.0 Dimisa Tips/Painted Reflectors
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Glassy E36, E46, E90, E92, F32 103 Rep 366 Posts Drives: G20 M340i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cali iTrader: (2)	i just used plyers and pulled that shiet out lol. i didnt know you were supose to use goo gone, hair dryer and all that stuff.. Mine came out perfectly fine though, looks great. __________________
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