Silver pre-LCI headlight reflector

Kevco · 10-31-2011, 09:18 AM

Like a lot of people on this forum, I want to get rid of those orange reflectors without the cost of replacing them with euro or LCI headlight.

I'm planning on sending my headlights to get the OSS rings and the guys gave me the option of painting the reflectors in Silver.

I did a bit of search and I couldn't find anyone that did this before. Also, after seeing the pictures, I'm not sure i like the finish. I would like to have you guys opinion...

tny662 · 10-31-2011, 01:08 PM

Nice!!!!!! I actually painted mines like that a swell but with the lci eyebrow look in cf. keep us posted with pics once you get them fitted on your car. What color is your e90?

N0OS3 · 10-31-2011, 01:43 PM

Doesn't look too bad, but since you drive a "black bimmer" i'm not sure if it goes too well... can you show installed pics?

Kevco · 10-31-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tny662

Nice!!!!!! I actually painted mines like that a swell but with the lci eyebrow look in cf. keep us posted with pics once you get them fitted on your car. What color is your e90?

It's black sapphire metallic... Can you post pics of your headlights?

Kevco · 10-31-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lync9763

Doesn't look too bad, but since you drive a "black bimmer" i'm not sure if it goes too well... can you show installed pics?

I agree, I'm trying to get closer to the Euro look but all painted looks kinda weird IMO.... Maybe the blackout would be a better option...

N0OS3 · 10-31-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevco

I agree, I'm trying to get closer to the Euro look but all painted looks kinda weird IMO.... Maybe the blackout would be a better option...

try actually getting white reflective tape and overlaying it like that... ^__^ i'm sure it's carried at Autozone, Homedepot or many auto outlet stores

yakev724 · 10-31-2011, 04:00 PM

I would either:

Find a set of used silver reflectors (very difficult, best bet is to get in touch with garages in the UK and see if they can ship you a set)

or

Paint them matte black.

Kevco · 10-31-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by yakev724

I would either:

Find a set of used silver reflectors (very difficult, best bet is to get in touch with garages in the UK and see if they can ship you a set)

or

Paint them matte black.

I've read somewhere on this forum that the silver reflectors woudn't fit in the "US spec" headlights. I'll definitely do more search...

Thks for your opinion!

TwinSnails · 10-31-2011, 04:56 PM

I have purchased mine from another member who had it wrapped with white carbon fiber.. I think it looks awesome, very similar to the look of a stock Euro headlights without the amber, also has the texture.

1st picture a factory Euro headlight.
2nd picture is what the headlights look like wrapped with white carbon fiber material.

tny662 · 10-31-2011, 04:58 PM

Here you go:

I tried to imitate the LCI look. Anything is better than the Ugly Ambers.

yakev724 · 10-31-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevco

I've read somewhere on this forum that the silver reflectors woudn't fit in the "US spec" headlights. I'll definitely do more search...

Thks for your opinion!

I personally had a set of OEM Euro reflectors transplanted into OEM US Xenons. Fit perfectly.

I have a set of orange reflectors if someone wants an extra set to mess around with and not risk ruining the originals.

Kevco · 11-01-2011, 01:48 PM

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I have purchased mine from another member who had it wrapped with white carbon fiber.. I think it looks awesome, very similar to the look of a stock Euro headlights without the amber, also has the texture.

I contacted the builder of those headlights cover and unfortunately he stoped doing them. I find they actually look better than the euro...

Kevco · 11-01-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tny662

I tried to imitate the LCI look. Anything is better than the Ugly Ambers.

I agree... Thanks for sharing the pictures! Looks good on your car but I'm still not sure it'll look as good on a BSM car...

Kevco · 11-02-2011, 02:46 PM

Anybody else has done this on a black car?

mikeisnorml · 04-07-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tny662

Here you go:

I tried to imitate the LCI look. Anything is better than the Ugly Ambers.

I'm looking to do the same thing! looks sick!

B9M0W · 04-08-2013, 08:50 AM

How are your AE's so damn bright? What AE's you using?

terryd5150 · 09-20-2015, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by yakev724

I personally had a set of OEM Euro reflectors transplanted into OEM US Xenons. Fit perfectly.

I have a set of orange reflectors if someone wants an extra set to mess around with and not risk ruining the originals.

Could you share how you sourced the Euro reflectors?

I'll be replacing the lenses on mine; I'd love to install the clear flectors while I'm at it.

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Kevco Private 12 Rep 91 Posts Drives: Black Bimmer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 328i xdrive [0.00]	Silver pre-LCI headlight reflector Like a lot of people on this forum, I want to get rid of those orange reflectors without the cost of replacing them with euro or LCI headlight. I'm planning on sending my headlights to get the OSS rings and the guys gave me the option of painting the reflectors in Silver. I did a bit of search and I couldn't find anyone that did this before. Also, after seeing the pictures, I'm not sure i like the finish. I would like to have you guys opinion... Attached Images
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tny662 New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: e90 sedan titanium Ag Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: riverside, ca iTrader: (0)	Nice!!!!!! I actually painted mines like that a swell but with the lci eyebrow look in cf. keep us posted with pics once you get them fitted on your car. What color is your e90?
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N0OS3 Colonel 151 Rep 2,217 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oak Harbor, WA iTrader: (5)	Doesn't look too bad, but since you drive a "black bimmer" i'm not sure if it goes too well... can you show installed pics?
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yakev724 Brigadier General 246 Rep 3,563 Posts Drives: 15 S3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (49)	I would either: Find a set of used silver reflectors (very difficult, best bet is to get in touch with garages in the UK and see if they can ship you a set) or Paint them matte black.
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TwinSnails First Lieutenant 26 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 335i, X5 G05 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (10)	I have purchased mine from another member who had it wrapped with white carbon fiber.. I think it looks awesome, very similar to the look of a stock Euro headlights without the amber, also has the texture. 1st picture a factory Euro headlight. 2nd picture is what the headlights look like wrapped with white carbon fiber material. Attached Images __________________ F30 - M Sport 335i
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