[fueledbycaffeine]

Does dreaming about it count? My car, a 2025 X2 M35i, is currently in production. Eek! While I’m waiting, I am getting ideas for future projects.

[Baldilocks73]

Originally Posted by fueledbycaffeine

Does dreaming about it count? My car, a 2025 X2 M35i, is currently in production. Eek! While I’m waiting, I am getting ideas for future projects.

Yeah my wife’s X1 M Sport is about 1/2 way across the Atlantic heading to the US right now. She can’t wait.

[markronnie]

Originally Posted by J-RO

I have it on the auto setting right now. Remember to swap out the tape that holds the brackets. The ones that came with the light did not stick properly on mine. Maybe it’s a “one off” thing.

I’m expecting lights to arrive later this week. When you said the swap out the double sided tape that come with it, can you advise what you used instead of them? I assume the tape supplied is thin. I know thicker HD backed tapes are on the market. I also realize that heating the adhesive up with a heat gun/hair dryer will help it stick when it’s cold out.

Did you use a 3M type tape? If so, was there a 3M brand part # or series #?

Thanks for your recommendation

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by markronnie

I’m expecting lights to arrive later this week. When you said the swap out the double sided tape that come with it, can you advise what you used instead of them? I assume the tape supplied is thin. I know thicker HD backed tapes are on the market. I also realize that heating the adhesive up with a heat gun/hair dryer will help it stick when it’s cold out.

Did you use a 3M type tape? If so, was there a 3M brand part # or series #?

Thanks for your recommendation

If the heating works.. go for it. I used the leftover 3M tape that came from my autoid side skierts. It is thin if that helps.

[FlashMonkey929]

Originally Posted by markronnie

I’m expecting lights to arrive later this week. When you said the swap out the double sided tape that come with it, can you advise what you used instead of them? I assume the tape supplied is thin. I know thicker HD backed tapes are on the market. I also realize that heating the adhesive up with a heat gun/hair dryer will help it stick when it’s cold out.

Did you use a 3M type tape? If so, was there a 3M brand part # or series #?

Thanks for your recommendation

Most chain auto part stores should carry it. It's 3M VHB automotive trim tape, comes in rolls of multiple sizes, and has a red backing. Locally here, Autozone, Napa, and O'Reillys all usually stock them.

[markronnie]

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

Most chain auto part stores should carry it. It's 3M VHB automotive trim tape, comes in rolls of multiple sizes, and has a red backing. Locally here, Autozone, Napa, and O'Reillys all usually stock them.

Thanks. I’m familiar with 3M’s Very High Bond “VHB” adhesive series of double sided tapes & hook & loop products. I believe I have some stashed away in my work shop.

[paulockenden]

Originally Posted by markronnie

Thanks. I’m familiar with 3M’s Very High Bond “VHB” adhesive series of double sided tapes & hook & loop products. I believe I have some stashed away in my work shop.

Although it lasts well once stuck, I’ve found that it loses its tack if stored for more than a few years on the spool. So do check if you’ve had it a while.

[markronnie]

Originally Posted by paulockenden

Although it lasts well once stuck, I’ve found that it loses its tack if stored for more than a few years on the spool. So do check if you’ve had it a while.

Your absolutely correct. There is a “stickyness” life span, so to speak. Also, a heat gun greatly improved adhesive characteristics after it’s placed.

[J-RO]

Installed the new software update today. Never seen an OTA be available this soon.

[X1_x23d]

Originally Posted by abrandonment

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How did you get a web browser on the screen??

[J-RO]

Brought the vehicle in to be Ceramic Coated and PPF'd. After seeing how much it costs to replace the front headlights I had PPF applied to them. Also, PPF'd the top of the rear bumper so my dog would not scratch it getiing in and out. Finally, a portion of the black piano interior trim in front of the passenger and under the infomation screen.

[paulockenden]

Would PPF really stop a headlight ding? The stuff is only an eighth of a mm thick, so I can’t see it offering /that/ much protection. But I could be wrong.

[J-RO]

You might be correct but I dont like taking chances.

[J-RO]

My plates arrived today. Since I do not like holes in my front bumper I instructed the dealer not to mount the front plate. I purchased a universal plate holder from Amazon and secured it to the lower grille with zip ties.

[fueledbycaffeine]

Originally Posted by paulockenden

Would PPF really stop a headlight ding? The stuff is only an eighth of a mm thick, so I can’t see it offering /that/ much protection. But I could be wrong.

Can’t confirm specifically for BMW, but I’m guessing it’s basically the same. I have had PPF on multiple Subarus going back to 2011, and yes, it has worked for that. Would it stop a direct hit? Possibly not depending on what it was that hit you, but lots of headlight dings are more of a glancing blow type of strike.

[smooth68]

Originally Posted by J-RO

Brought the vehicle in to be Ceramic Coated and PPF'd. After seeing how much it costs to replace the front headlights I had PPF applied to them. Also, PPF'd the top of the rear bumper so my dog would not scratch it getiing in and out. Finally, a portion of the black piano interior trim in front of the passenger and under the infomation screen.

Did you PPF the entire body? I'm looking into getting PPF installed on our new 2025, but I'm only thinking on doing the front cap.

[smooth68]

Brought our first BMW home this recently - It's a 2025 BMW X1 M35i, just had the windows/windshield tinted.[ATTACH][ATTACH][/ATTACH][/ATTACH]

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by smooth68

Did you PPF the entire body? I'm looking into getting PPF installed on our new 2025, but I'm only thinking on doing the front cap.

No. That starts to get expensive. On my M240ix I did what they call the "track pack" which is full protection from the "A" pillar forward.

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by smooth68

Brought our first BMW home this recently - It's a 2025 BMW X1 M35i, just had the windows/windshield tinted.[ATTACH][ATTACH]Attachment 3621073[/ATTACH][/ATTACH]

Is that 30% tint. Looks great. Especialy on a black vehicle.

[smooth68]

Originally Posted by J-RO

Is that 30% tint. Looks great. Especialy on a black vehicle.

Thank you, we agree! 20% all around, 50% on windshield

[abrandonment]

Originally Posted by smooth68

Thank you, we agree! 20% all around, 50% on windshield

Looks great.

[BabyX6]

Originally Posted by smooth68

Brought our first BMW home this recently - It's a 2025 BMW X1 M35i, just had the windows/windshield tinted.[ATTACH][ATTACH]Attachment 3621073[/ATTACH][/ATTACH]

We are evil twins! Just this past Thursday I took had 20% tint put up all around. Enough to compliment the black paint color and block the sun, but not dark enough to earn a tint ticket. Enjoy so much,.brother from a diff mother. ��



*Note - photo is pre-tint lol