how do i install the eyelids on E90?

One Lov3 · 02-05-2010, 09:50 AM

how do i install the eyelids on an e90 ????

NiVeDh · 02-05-2010, 11:28 AM

If you're talking about the vinyl ones, I can help you out.

Clean the headlight really well. Then, spray it liberally with soapy water. Apply the vinyl starting at a corner and peel back the backing slowly while sticking the remainder to the headlight. Since you used soapy water, it should not stick to the headlight so you're free to make adjustments and align it. Starting at a corner, use a hair dryer to gradually heat the vinyl to evaporate the soapy water - make sure you go slowly and use your fingers or a soft cloth to push and eliminate bubbles.

That's basically it. Take your time and it'll come out perfect.

200Duece · 02-05-2010, 11:39 AM

Nice work ^^^

BimmerZealot · 02-05-2010, 12:16 PM

Does it cover up the amber pretty much entirely? The amber on the E90 pre-LCI is pretty much the deal breaker for me haha, love the front end of the E90 LCI, not a fan of the rear. But I've seen a lot of pre-LCI E90 with the amber clear/smoked out and it looks way better

NiVeDh · 02-05-2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerZealot

Does it cover up the amber pretty much entirely? The amber on the E90 pre-LCI is pretty much the deal breaker for me haha, love the front end of the E90 LCI, not a fan of the rear. But I've seen a lot of pre-LCI E90 with the amber clear/smoked out and it looks way better

The reflector covers I used (got them from eBay) cover all the amber unless you're standing 3 feet or closer from the car. I used solid glossy black because the gunsmoked one didn't look good because you could still see the amber reflector outline through it and it had an outline of its own.

I'll post up some pictures of my headlights sometime.

FoShizzle · 02-05-2010, 01:20 PM

Smoked Ambergone's from **********s

With oem amber bulb:
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200Duece · 02-05-2010, 01:57 PM

the "eyelids" will just cover the top of the amber and leave the vertical part exposed

BimmerZealot · 02-05-2010, 02:02 PM

Looks pretty good, does anyone know if the clear-looking (obviously cant be clear) or color match look good?

FoShizzle · 02-05-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 200Duece

the "eyelids" will just cover the top of the amber and leave the vertical part exposed

Yup, these are "eyelids":
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-07...Q5fAccessories

IMO

Marcumac · 02-05-2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeJabb

Yup, these are "eyelids":
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-07...Q5fAccessories

IMO

x2.

Ambergones FTW.

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NiVeDh Major General 429 Rep 8,003 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i, '99 E36 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX & Atlanta, GA iTrader: (132) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [8.66]	If you're talking about the vinyl ones, I can help you out. Clean the headlight really well. Then, spray it liberally with soapy water. Apply the vinyl starting at a corner and peel back the backing slowly while sticking the remainder to the headlight. Since you used soapy water, it should not stick to the headlight so you're free to make adjustments and align it. Starting at a corner, use a hair dryer to gradually heat the vinyl to evaporate the soapy water - make sure you go slowly and use your fingers or a soft cloth to push and eliminate bubbles. That's basically it. Take your time and it'll come out perfect.
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