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Lower Rear Bumper Reflectors...?

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Old Sep 22, 2013 | 07:07 PM
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Default Lower Rear Bumper Reflectors...?

What does everyone suggest to do with the unsightly lower rear bumper reflectors?

Are they easily removed?

Color matched to body paint would be ideal!

Anywhere we can purchase pre-painted replacements?

Thanks!
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Old Sep 22, 2013 | 07:42 PM
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I smoked out the tail lights and reflectors


Lower Rear Bumper Reflectors...?-image-75683040.jpg
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Old Sep 22, 2013 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mattding
I smoked out the tail lights and reflectors
Looks pretty good!

Did you have them spray painted with tinted clearcoat or did you use a film?

How much did it set you back?
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Old Sep 22, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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Wish the 350's were somehow differentiated from the 250's at the rear...
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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by dbs600
Looks pretty good! Did you have them spray painted with tinted clearcoat or did you use a film? How much did it set you back?
They were painted. If tint is used, it will eventually peel. Can't recall the pricing - it was bundled with tint and a couple other things, and then discounted. Looks really good with the atomic silver color.
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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 08:28 AM
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Nice! Yes, painting IS the way to go.

Planned same for my 750Li, but multiple body shops wanted $500 or more ($600!), so I've passed, for now. May just want to figure out what to do with the lower rear reflectors on the IS, however.
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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 08:54 AM
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Someone will come out with an aftermarket solution sooner or later. Car is still new.
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