Alternative to Blacklines

pengful · 11-06-2008, 11:06 PM

Hated the white reverse tails and did not feel paying the money for blacklines is worth it so decided to do something different. Here's some results.

ADHD · 11-06-2008, 11:21 PM

nice Howd u do it?

ZuerstBMW · 11-06-2008, 11:31 PM

Looks good.

Year's_End · 11-07-2008, 02:08 AM

hmmm...it's definitely unique, and more in-line with the new taillights.

asdflkijd · 11-07-2008, 02:27 AM

hmmm, not bad..

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 11-07-2008, 02:41 AM

Not bad at all!
DIY???

Tagg67 · 11-07-2008, 08:24 AM

Interesting design. Not bad.....

pengful · 11-07-2008, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takashi

Does your tail have amber signals or red signals??

They are amber.

pengful · 11-07-2008, 08:45 AM

Yeah, DIY and I'll take some pictures of the materials I used tomorrow and post. Hopefully, I can retrace the steps and do a step-by-step guide. It is really quite easy.

JoosyJoos · 11-07-2008, 04:26 PM

Pretty neat!

pengful · 11-08-2008, 09:20 AM

Ok, this simple guide will explain how I did it. One thing I have to make clear is that I am "simulating" what I did because my mod on the reverse lights were completed and I am not going to "redo" everything.

Explanation according to the pictures in sequence.
1) You need:
- Red and black tint transparent film. I have used up my black tints so I can't show it.... you get the idea

- Pair of scissors to cut to sizes
- A plastic ruler to push water out of adhered surfaces
- A water spray bottle
- Penknife to trim edges
- A lighter to cure edges
2) Cut the transparent film to size. As long as it covers the entire reverse section, it should be enough
3) Spray the tail light with water. Ensure that the surface is clean and free from dust/ dirt that may get trapped between adhered surfaces
4) Spray the "cut out" transparent film with water.

pengful · 11-08-2008, 09:35 AM

Now, this next part follows.....

5) Paste the "watered" transparent tint onto the "watered" tail light. Take the plastic ruler or something flat (preferably not metallic as metals have the tendency to slice the transparent film) to push the water out. Do this throughout the entire surface. You should by now have a nice clean surface covered by the transparent film
6) Take the penknife and carefully trim the lines. Lots of freehand so make sure you do it slowly. Another thing to note is make sure the penknife is sharp. Break off used tips and use a fresh one.
7) After you trimmed out the film, use the penknife to cut out about 2-3 mm at the edges. Next, take the lighter and cure the sides to make sure they do not "stick out"

Repeat the same for the black tint if you want to make it look darker, else you could either leave it white or red (if you really do not want to use the penknife to trim the lines). It is up to you.

Hope this guide is useful.

adamaster · 11-08-2008, 10:24 AM

Looking good.

RedGT3 · 11-08-2008, 10:49 AM

My idea.

pengful · 11-08-2008, 09:00 PM

Nice

flyer333 · 11-08-2008, 09:04 PM

wah dats so nice!!!

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 11-08-2008, 09:05 PM

Awesome!
Thanks for the DYI!!!
I didn't realize you did this on the exterior of the light.
Easier than i thought

Where did you get the tint film?

freshnezzz · 11-09-2008, 12:25 AM

great mod idea

RedGT3 · 11-09-2008, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

Awesome!
Thanks for the DYI!!!
I didn't realize you did this on the exterior of the light.
Easier than i thought

Where did you get the tint film?

Ebay.....

isugoo · 11-09-2008, 11:38 AM

What a creative people here.
I really like how it looks!

FotiosF90M5 · 11-09-2008, 12:23 PM

Is it this stuff? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Red-O...Q5fAccessories

tembox_7 · 11-09-2008, 01:06 PM

this is alternative to blacklines (from HELLA)

11-06-2008, 11:06 PM	#1
pengful Gearhead 3 Rep 68 Posts Drives: E90 - 320i Black-on-black Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Alternative to Blacklines Hated the white reverse tails and did not feel paying the money for blacklines is worth it so decided to do something different. Here's some results. Attached Images
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11-06-2008, 11:21 PM	#2
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11-06-2008, 11:31 PM	#3
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11-07-2008, 02:41 AM	#6
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11-07-2008, 08:24 AM	#7
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11-07-2008, 08:45 AM	#9
pengful Gearhead 3 Rep 68 Posts Drives: E90 - 320i Black-on-black Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Yeah, DIY and I'll take some pictures of the materials I used tomorrow and post. Hopefully, I can retrace the steps and do a step-by-step guide. It is really quite easy.
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11-07-2008, 04:26 PM	#10
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11-08-2008, 09:20 AM	#11
pengful Gearhead 3 Rep 68 Posts Drives: E90 - 320i Black-on-black Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Mod guide part 1 Ok, this simple guide will explain how I did it. One thing I have to make clear is that I am "simulating" what I did because my mod on the reverse lights were completed and I am not going to "redo" everything. Explanation according to the pictures in sequence. 1) You need: - Red and black tint transparent film. I have used up my black tints so I can't show it.... you get the idea - Pair of scissors to cut to sizes - A plastic ruler to push water out of adhered surfaces - A water spray bottle - Penknife to trim edges - A lighter to cure edges 2) Cut the transparent film to size. As long as it covers the entire reverse section, it should be enough 3) Spray the tail light with water. Ensure that the surface is clean and free from dust/ dirt that may get trapped between adhered surfaces 4) Spray the "cut out" transparent film with water. Attached Images Last edited by pengful; 11-08-2008 at 09:36 AM..
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11-08-2008, 09:35 AM	#12
pengful Gearhead 3 Rep 68 Posts Drives: E90 - 320i Black-on-black Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Mod guide part 2 Now, this next part follows..... 5) Paste the "watered" transparent tint onto the "watered" tail light. Take the plastic ruler or something flat (preferably not metallic as metals have the tendency to slice the transparent film) to push the water out. Do this throughout the entire surface. You should by now have a nice clean surface covered by the transparent film 6) Take the penknife and carefully trim the lines. Lots of freehand so make sure you do it slowly. Another thing to note is make sure the penknife is sharp. Break off used tips and use a fresh one. 7) After you trimmed out the film, use the penknife to cut out about 2-3 mm at the edges. Next, take the lighter and cure the sides to make sure they do not "stick out" Repeat the same for the black tint if you want to make it look darker, else you could either leave it white or red (if you really do not want to use the penknife to trim the lines). It is up to you. Hope this guide is useful. Attached Images Last edited by pengful; 11-08-2008 at 10:29 AM..
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11-08-2008, 10:24 AM	#13
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11-08-2008, 10:49 AM	#14
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11-08-2008, 09:00 PM	#15
pengful Gearhead 3 Rep 68 Posts Drives: E90 - 320i Black-on-black Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Nice
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11-09-2008, 12:25 AM	#18
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11-09-2008, 11:38 AM	#20
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11-09-2008, 01:06 PM	#22
tembox_7 Private 6 Rep 67 Posts Drives: black E46 & E90 sedans Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia iTrader: (0)	this is alternative to blacklines (from HELLA)
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