A cheap man's Blacklines

sn0pea · 05-12-2012, 01:38 AM

Why hello there everybody
I've been thinking lately. "You know, I really want blacklines, i hate tinted taillights, but I don't want to spend $200+"
Then I had an idea.
Has anyone ever just peeled off the lens of the taillights and created their own blacklines with tint, tint spray, or some other product?
You can peel off the healight lens with a lot of heat, so why not the taillights?
Am I gonna have to be the guinea pig?

CUTigers · 05-12-2012, 01:44 AM

I can say this is creative. Never heard of it, but the depo Blacklines are like 240 brand new I think, but there are always BMW and depo used sets for sale. I got my BMW ones cheap, I don't think it's worth it cracking open the oem.

PS. What about the upper part of the outside lens that is red. It is clear on the Blacklines

N0OS3 · 05-12-2012, 02:14 AM

there is a DIY on "boiling" open the headlights and spraying them

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And as stated above, there's usually some blacklines for sale in the classifieds for way cheap.

skinrock · 05-12-2012, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CUTigers

PS. What about the upper part of the outside lens that is red. It is clear on the Blacklines

That's the part I don't understand, considering that's the point of blacklines.

E90Company · 05-12-2012, 08:22 AM

Very interesting idea. I would just shell over 179$ for the DEPO's, it really isn't that expensive.

sn0pea · 05-12-2012, 11:58 AM

I always have more fun coming up with my own creations for half the price. There's a lot more satasfaction to it than just buying it.

I completely forgot about the "boiling" DIY. But I never really understood the DIY either. You spray the whole unit chrome? Something just doesn't sound right, but boiling the lens off is a great idea

Alvine90 · 05-12-2012, 12:55 PM

not blacklines but custom
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=558046

edirtaynine · 05-12-2012, 01:45 PM

who the F boils the headlights/taillights open?! its BAKING.

boiling uses water. o_O

Dark_Knight_335 · 05-12-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

who the F boils the headlights/taillights open?! its BAKING.

boiling uses water. o_O

Baking, boiling, broiling...it's all chicken at the end of the day!

krnet2dboi · 05-12-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

who the F boils the headlights/taillights open?! its BAKING.

boiling uses water. o_O

You boil the taillights to remove the red tint completely and the. Respray them. Search

VTECaddict · 05-13-2012, 11:06 PM

Umm...the red in the tail lights is because the plastic is actually red plastic. It's not something you can boil off.

edirtaynine · 05-13-2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by krnet2dboi

You boil the taillights to remove the red tint completely and the. Respray them. Search

huh?

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

Umm...the red in the tail lights is because the plastic is actually red plastic. It's not something you can boil off.

this.

CUTigers · 05-14-2012, 10:37 AM

Lulz

nferber · 05-15-2012, 12:19 PM

Just buy a set of used OEM blacklines off the forum. I picked up a set for $140 a few years ago. Much cheaper then buying new, and less hassle then trying to tint them yourself. And they are just tail lights, so even used they should be in decent condition.

05-12-2012, 01:38 AM	#1
sn0pea Captain 50 Rep 842 Posts Drives: Black 325i 2006 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OK iTrader: (1)	A cheap man's Blacklines Why hello there everybody I've been thinking lately. "You know, I really want blacklines, i hate tinted taillights, but I don't want to spend $200+" Then I had an idea. Has anyone ever just peeled off the lens of the taillights and created their own blacklines with tint, tint spray, or some other product? You can peel off the healight lens with a lot of heat, so why not the taillights? Am I gonna have to be the guinea pig? __________________ 2006 325i: Matte Black Grills, AG m310 19's (19X8.5et35 & 19X9.5et33 - 235/35/19 & 265/30/19), Amber Covers, Magnaflow with black tips, Blacked Emblems, M3 Replica Bumper and Vorsteiner hood!
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CUTigers Captain 24 Rep 857 Posts Drives: 2008 Montego Blue 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Atlanta/Lawrenceville iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Lexus IS F [10.00] 2008 e90 335i [9.00]	I can say this is creative. Never heard of it, but the depo Blacklines are like 240 brand new I think, but there are always BMW and depo used sets for sale. I got my BMW ones cheap, I don't think it's worth it cracking open the oem. PS. What about the upper part of the outside lens that is red. It is clear on the Blacklines
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N0OS3 Colonel 147 Rep 2,217 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oak Harbor, WA iTrader: (5)	there is a DIY on "boiling" open the headlights and spraying them : And as stated above, there's usually some blacklines for sale in the classifieds for way cheap.
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E90Company Major General 198 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Very interesting idea. I would just shell over 179$ for the DEPO's, it really isn't that expensive.
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05-12-2012, 11:58 AM	#6
sn0pea Captain 50 Rep 842 Posts Drives: Black 325i 2006 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OK iTrader: (1)	I always have more fun coming up with my own creations for half the price. There's a lot more satasfaction to it than just buying it. I completely forgot about the "boiling" DIY. But I never really understood the DIY either. You spray the whole unit chrome? Something just doesn't sound right, but boiling the lens off is a great idea __________________ 2006 325i: Matte Black Grills, AG m310 19's (19X8.5et35 & 19X9.5et33 - 235/35/19 & 265/30/19), Amber Covers, Magnaflow with black tips, Blacked Emblems, M3 Replica Bumper and Vorsteiner hood!
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Alvine90 Private First Class 6 Rep 175 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Arcadia iTrader: (3)	not blacklines but custom http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=558046 __________________
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edirtaynine Major General 84 Rep 6,088 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	who the F boils the headlights/taillights open?! its BAKING. boiling uses water. o_O
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05-13-2012, 11:06 PM	#11
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 487 Rep 6,066 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	Umm...the red in the tail lights is because the plastic is actually red plastic. It's not something you can boil off. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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05-14-2012, 10:37 AM	#13
CUTigers Captain 24 Rep 857 Posts Drives: 2008 Montego Blue 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Atlanta/Lawrenceville iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Lexus IS F [10.00] 2008 e90 335i [9.00]	Lulz
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05-15-2012, 12:19 PM	#14
nferber Private First Class 4 Rep 130 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	Just buy a set of used OEM blacklines off the forum. I picked up a set for $140 a few years ago. Much cheaper then buying new, and less hassle then trying to tint them yourself. And they are just tail lights, so even used they should be in decent condition.
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