Mod help!

wc19 · 10-03-2008, 02:56 PM

Hey guys, I got black matte grills and AW reflectors for the car couple weeks and today I decided to put them on. So I followed the DIY's with using goo-gone for the reflectors. So I used pretty much the whole bottle and the reflector STILL won't come out!

For the grills I couldn't take them out cause my hands are too fat! I'm super frustrated and was wondering if anyone would like to help me replace the sweet mods??? Thanks!!

hj058 · 10-03-2008, 03:22 PM

for reflectors you can try using heat gun to melt the glue if you dont have heat gun try hair blowers i used that for my and actually worked...

ehhhwik · 10-03-2008, 03:29 PM

if you have a heat gun, use it to heat up the area of the reflector from behind the fender, then the glue will slowly loosen, then use a knife to slowly peel the whole reflector out

if you dont have a heat gun like me, i just used hair dryer, but it can take several minutes to heat up the area to melt the glue

wc19 · 10-03-2008, 03:53 PM

thanks for the suggestion guys. I've tried that way too I don't know whats wrong it just won't come off. Anyone willing to help ?? I'll supply the beer!!

hj058 · 10-03-2008, 03:55 PM

if u really cant do it dont force it...better bring it into some bodyshops because if you force it hard you have chance damage the bumper

CurlyFatAngry · 10-03-2008, 04:16 PM

I was in the same boat when I put mine one and I was really frustrated with the reflectors till I realized that I focus more on the inside from the wheel. So what I did is:
- Drove around for a little while to heat things up
- Turn the wheels fully to the opposite directions
- Used a butter knife to part the reflector from the inside a little
- Sprayed Goo Gone and kept parting with the knife and spraying, give it some time

Mistake I made was to try to force it in from the outside, ended up with a couple of scratches on the bumper.

CurlyFatAngry · 10-03-2008, 04:17 PM

For changing the bulbs if you can't fit your hand in there and turn there's nothing you can do, see if there're any members in your are who would volunteer to help you out, it's like 5 minutes. Or take it to a shop.

wc19 · 10-04-2008, 02:38 AM

actually its changing the front grille. Anybody available to help me? I'll even pay for someone to help!

dkvby · 10-04-2008, 03:54 AM

i can help u for the grill ..... for the reflectors, just take ur time. pm me ur number and tell me what time to call u

john0213 · 10-06-2008, 07:11 AM

if dkyby 's time doesn't work out i can come and help too~

charlie335 · 10-06-2008, 04:09 PM

OR

come to the meet on saturday and we'll ALL help you hahaha

jeho · 10-06-2008, 05:47 PM

WOW ^^^ good to see so many helpful YVR members...
dkvby is a real good helper with my BMS install

he's sooo fast

back ON-TOPIC: use a heat gun and then push it out...dont use an exacto knife or flat heat as they may put some dents in the bumper haha

TO OFF-TOPIC: Charlie! I need help washing my rims for the meet...
theres 40 spokes in total with mad brake dust from my track pads haha...

wc19 · 10-06-2008, 05:49 PM

yeah i'm probably gonna meet up with dk today or on wednesday. Midterms coming up so been a bit busy to do anything. Thanks for the offer though John!

I'm thinking about coming out to the oakridge meet since I live like 1min away but the only thing is that I have work in westvan at 2!

jeho · 10-06-2008, 05:55 PM

call in sick >_<

this is probably the last big e90 meet we will have

charlie335 · 10-06-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffE92TT

WOW ^^^ good to see so many helpful YVR members...
dkvby is a real good helper with my BMS install

he's sooo fast

back ON-TOPIC: use a heat gun and then push it out...dont use an exacto knife or flat heat as they may put some dents in the bumper haha

TO OFF-TOPIC: Charlie! I need help washing my rims for the meet...
theres 40 spokes in total with mad brake dust from my track pads haha...

LOL give me a call and we'll wash our cars first haha

Gen_E92 · 10-06-2008, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffE92TT

TO OFF-TOPIC: Charlie! I need help washing my rims for the meet...
theres 40 spokes in total with mad brake dust from my track pads haha...

his place is good for wash cars? maybe i'll join

charlie335 · 10-06-2008, 07:58 PM

lol i have enough room in my driveway but we'll have to share 1 hose haha

jeho · 10-06-2008, 08:21 PM

I got Friday off. weather network shows sunny. so probably a good day to wash. lmk. come Edison LOL.

wc19 · 10-07-2008, 08:47 PM

I'm gonna try to take off work on sat so i'm a maybe for now! Damn all this talk about washing cars now I wanna wash mine too!

dkvby · 10-07-2008, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wc19

yeah i'm probably gonna meet up with dk today or on wednesday. Midterms coming up so been a bit busy to do anything. Thanks for the offer though John!

I'm thinking about coming out to the oakridge meet since I live like 1min away but the only thing is that I have work in westvan at 2!

perfect, we roll out at 1:30pm going to cypress

wc19 · 10-09-2008, 03:01 PM

Huge Thanks to dkvby and Philip for helping me with my mods till 2am last night!!

One question though if anyone have any solutions, for my reflector there is a bit more gap than usual so therers like a mini black line around the reflector. Also it doesn't help that the reflector that I got is a tad bit yellow than the real AW paint. Anyone got any ideas on how to solve the black line issue? Sorry I would have pictures but my comp's usb isn't working for some reason. Thanks!

jeho · 10-09-2008, 04:04 PM

maybe its just a not so good quality you got...
since the paint doesnt match so well and the reflector is a bit smaller thats why theres that line or else when u stuck it in there, it wasnt centered.

there are a few members here who has this issued due to a bad fitment reflector :|

10-03-2008, 02:56 PM	#1
wc19 Private First Class 3 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 335i AW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Mod help! Hey guys, I got black matte grills and AW reflectors for the car couple weeks and today I decided to put them on. So I followed the DIY's with using goo-gone for the reflectors. So I used pretty much the whole bottle and the reflector STILL won't come out! For the grills I couldn't take them out cause my hands are too fat! I'm super frustrated and was wondering if anyone would like to help me replace the sweet mods??? Thanks!! __________________ 2007 E92 335i Coupe AW/Black\|Alum\|Prem Pkg\|Navi Pkg\|PDC\|Comfort Access\| ordered: Aug 29 06 received: Nov 29 06
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10-03-2008, 03:22 PM	#2
hj058 Colonel 85 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (4)	for reflectors you can try using heat gun to melt the glue if you dont have heat gun try hair blowers i used that for my and actually worked... __________________ F30 335i Xdrive Black Msport E92 335i Black/black (Missed)
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10-03-2008, 03:29 PM	#3
ehhhwik Brigadier General 122 Rep 3,431 Posts Drives: 09' BMW 335d, 07' BMW E92 328i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (5)	if you have a heat gun, use it to heat up the area of the reflector from behind the fender, then the glue will slowly loosen, then use a knife to slowly peel the whole reflector out if you dont have a heat gun like me, i just used hair dryer, but it can take several minutes to heat up the area to melt the glue __________________ Current: 09' E90 335d - Titanium Silver/Black Leatherette/Sports Package/6AT Paddle Shift/USB Integration/19" Staggered Breyton GT Gloss Black Retired: 07' E92 328i (Jet Black)
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10-03-2008, 03:53 PM	#4
wc19 Private First Class 3 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 335i AW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	thanks for the suggestion guys. I've tried that way too I don't know whats wrong it just won't come off. Anyone willing to help ?? I'll supply the beer!! __________________ 2007 E92 335i Coupe AW/Black\|Alum\|Prem Pkg\|Navi Pkg\|PDC\|Comfort Access\| ordered: Aug 29 06 received: Nov 29 06
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10-03-2008, 03:55 PM	#5
hj058 Colonel 85 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (4)	if u really cant do it dont force it...better bring it into some bodyshops because if you force it hard you have chance damage the bumper __________________ F30 335i Xdrive Black Msport E92 335i Black/black (Missed)
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10-03-2008, 04:16 PM	#6
CurlyFatAngry Lieutenant 20 Rep 509 Posts Drives: his BMW as much as he can ! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I was in the same boat when I put mine one and I was really frustrated with the reflectors till I realized that I focus more on the inside from the wheel. So what I did is: - Drove around for a little while to heat things up - Turn the wheels fully to the opposite directions - Used a butter knife to part the reflector from the inside a little - Sprayed Goo Gone and kept parting with the knife and spraying, give it some time Mistake I made was to try to force it in from the outside, ended up with a couple of scratches on the bumper. __________________ '15 X3 '12 BSM w/ Coral red dakota 328i Sport Line, Premium, 40% tint '11 Deep Sea Blue E92 335i XDrive, M3 spolier, black grille '08 Jet Black E92 328xi, Premium, Sport, iPod, Black Grille, GP Thunder, Painted Reflectors
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10-03-2008, 04:17 PM	#7
CurlyFatAngry Lieutenant 20 Rep 509 Posts Drives: his BMW as much as he can ! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	For changing the bulbs if you can't fit your hand in there and turn there's nothing you can do, see if there're any members in your are who would volunteer to help you out, it's like 5 minutes. Or take it to a shop. __________________ '15 X3 '12 BSM w/ Coral red dakota 328i Sport Line, Premium, 40% tint '11 Deep Sea Blue E92 335i XDrive, M3 spolier, black grille '08 Jet Black E92 328xi, Premium, Sport, iPod, Black Grille, GP Thunder, Painted Reflectors
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10-04-2008, 02:38 AM	#8
wc19 Private First Class 3 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 335i AW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	actually its changing the front grille. Anybody available to help me? I'll even pay for someone to help! __________________ 2007 E92 335i Coupe AW/Black\|Alum\|Prem Pkg\|Navi Pkg\|PDC\|Comfort Access\| ordered: Aug 29 06 received: Nov 29 06
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10-04-2008, 03:54 AM	#9
dkvby ☠☠☠☠☠ 21 Rep 684 Posts Drives: 07 Blk e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: HK iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	i can help u for the grill ..... for the reflectors, just take ur time. pm me ur number and tell me what time to call u
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10-06-2008, 07:11 AM	#10
john0213 The Allergy Season 49 Rep 1,008 Posts Drives: E92 Blk Saph. 335xi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	if dkyby 's time doesn't work out i can come and help too~ __________________ 2008 - E92 Blk Sapphire / Coral Red 335xi (Delivered) Nav / Premium + Sound / Sport / CA / 6AT + Shift Pad 2003 - Silverstone / Burnt Orange Fairlady 350Z (Sold)
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10-06-2008, 04:09 PM	#11
charlie335 Shiodome Redeveloper 23 Rep 761 Posts Drives: lawllercoaster Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (1)	OR come to the meet on saturday and we'll ALL help you hahaha __________________ 2006 E63 M6, Alpine White/Indianapolis Red 2007 E92 335i, Space Gray, 6MT, ZSP, BMW Performance Shifter/Boot, CF Wrapped Trim, Aero Lip, M3 Sideskirts, Mtech Rear, CF Diffuser, Custom Quads, FK Silverline X, iForged Essen 2008 GSX-R750, Blue/White, Power Commander, Straight Pipe 2011 BMW S1000RR, Akrapovic Evolution
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10-06-2008, 05:47 PM	#12
jeho ig: jeffersonho 158 Rep 2,187 Posts Drives: E90M3.E36M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PNW iTrader: (6)	WOW ^^^ good to see so many helpful YVR members... dkvby is a real good helper with my BMS install he's sooo fast back ON-TOPIC: use a heat gun and then push it out...dont use an exacto knife or flat heat as they may put some dents in the bumper haha TO OFF-TOPIC: Charlie! I need help washing my rims for the meet... theres 40 spokes in total with mad brake dust from my track pads haha... __________________ E36 M3 on TE37SL E90 M3 on TE37SL http://instagram.com/jeffersonho
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10-06-2008, 05:49 PM	#13
wc19 Private First Class 3 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 335i AW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	yeah i'm probably gonna meet up with dk today or on wednesday. Midterms coming up so been a bit busy to do anything. Thanks for the offer though John! I'm thinking about coming out to the oakridge meet since I live like 1min away but the only thing is that I have work in westvan at 2! __________________ 2007 E92 335i Coupe AW/Black\|Alum\|Prem Pkg\|Navi Pkg\|PDC\|Comfort Access\| ordered: Aug 29 06 received: Nov 29 06
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10-06-2008, 05:55 PM	#14
jeho ig: jeffersonho 158 Rep 2,187 Posts Drives: E90M3.E36M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PNW iTrader: (6)	call in sick >_< this is probably the last big e90 meet we will have __________________ E36 M3 on TE37SL E90 M3 on TE37SL http://instagram.com/jeffersonho
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10-06-2008, 07:58 PM	#17
charlie335 Shiodome Redeveloper 23 Rep 761 Posts Drives: lawllercoaster Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (1)	lol i have enough room in my driveway but we'll have to share 1 hose haha __________________ 2006 E63 M6, Alpine White/Indianapolis Red 2007 E92 335i, Space Gray, 6MT, ZSP, BMW Performance Shifter/Boot, CF Wrapped Trim, Aero Lip, M3 Sideskirts, Mtech Rear, CF Diffuser, Custom Quads, FK Silverline X, iForged Essen 2008 GSX-R750, Blue/White, Power Commander, Straight Pipe 2011 BMW S1000RR, Akrapovic Evolution
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10-06-2008, 08:21 PM	#18
jeho ig: jeffersonho 158 Rep 2,187 Posts Drives: E90M3.E36M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PNW iTrader: (6)	I got Friday off. weather network shows sunny. so probably a good day to wash. lmk. come Edison LOL.
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10-07-2008, 08:47 PM	#19
wc19 Private First Class 3 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 335i AW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I'm gonna try to take off work on sat so i'm a maybe for now! Damn all this talk about washing cars now I wanna wash mine too! __________________ 2007 E92 335i Coupe AW/Black\|Alum\|Prem Pkg\|Navi Pkg\|PDC\|Comfort Access\| ordered: Aug 29 06 received: Nov 29 06
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10-09-2008, 03:01 PM	#21
wc19 Private First Class 3 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 335i AW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Huge Thanks to dkvby and Philip for helping me with my mods till 2am last night!! One question though if anyone have any solutions, for my reflector there is a bit more gap than usual so therers like a mini black line around the reflector. Also it doesn't help that the reflector that I got is a tad bit yellow than the real AW paint. Anyone got any ideas on how to solve the black line issue? Sorry I would have pictures but my comp's usb isn't working for some reason. Thanks! __________________ 2007 E92 335i Coupe AW/Black\|Alum\|Prem Pkg\|Navi Pkg\|PDC\|Comfort Access\| ordered: Aug 29 06 received: Nov 29 06
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10-09-2008, 04:04 PM	#22
jeho ig: jeffersonho 158 Rep 2,187 Posts Drives: E90M3.E36M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PNW iTrader: (6)	maybe its just a not so good quality you got... since the paint doesnt match so well and the reflector is a bit smaller thats why theres that line or else when u stuck it in there, it wasnt centered. there are a few members here who has this issued due to a bad fitment reflector :\| __________________ E36 M3 on TE37SL E90 M3 on TE37SL http://instagram.com/jeffersonho
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