YVR - pre LCI headlight amber CF wrap blackout fest

Me_Hi · 04-28-2011, 09:55 AM

The title sounds more like a sausage fest but I was wondering if anyone is interested of spending a day removing their pre-LCI headlights, bake them, wrap the amber reflector in CF and blackout the interior of the headlight. I think that if we put our brains together along with some DIY found on this forum we can get this mod done for cheap.... Anyone interested ?

platinumcars · 04-28-2011, 10:30 AM

or I'll just smoke the amber reflector from outside and call it a day.

Me_Hi · 04-28-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by platinumcars

or I'll just smoke the amber reflector from outside and call it a day.

We are not talking about the bumper reflector of the LCI cars

Me_Hi · 04-29-2011, 11:34 AM

wow, Am I the only one left in GVA with a pre LCI ?

Boltords · 04-29-2011, 12:15 PM

Id like to do it.. but have never done this or attempted on anycar

Me_Hi · 04-29-2011, 02:30 PM

That's ok, we're two now... Let's hear from other members and we may give this a go ...

Well Marbled · 04-29-2011, 09:22 PM

Well......I hate the amber. But I hate fcking up even more.

Me_Hi · 04-30-2011, 08:21 AM

There are DIY's and tons of videos on YouTube ... From what I've seen, the biggest mistakes are too high temperatures when baking and laying the headlight on the transparent side causing it to collapse on itself from it's own weight. It's pretty straight FW, I'll try first and see what happens...

Well Marbled · 04-30-2011, 09:53 AM

Ok. I'll take a look at the YT vids. I would at least consider it seriously enough to come over and watch you melt yours

Me_Hi · 04-30-2011, 08:59 PM

Sounds good

schnell325 · 04-30-2011, 11:25 PM

I did a bake on my '04 STi to get rid of the orange markers......very simple and hard to F up.

Me_Hi · 04-30-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by schnell325

I did a bake on my '04 STi to get rid of the orange markers......very simple and hard to F up.

R U willing to give us a hand?

schnell325 · 05-01-2011, 11:30 AM

I would love to, but I am in Prince George!!

grn.eyed.bandit · 05-01-2011, 11:52 AM

i think its a pretty straight forward process. i did it on my previous car (jetta 4) since i knew if i messed it up, i can buy a new pair for like $300. this car, on the other hand, is a little bit more pricey. just make sure that you seal them really well afterwards so you dont get any condensation in there when it rains.

Me_Hi · 05-02-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by grn.eyed.bandit

i think its a pretty straight forward process. i did it on my previous car (jetta 4) since i knew if i messed it up, i can buy a new pair for like $300. this car, on the other hand, is a little bit more pricey. just make sure that you seal them really well afterwards so you dont get any condensation in there when it rains.

By factory my headlight fogs like a 15 years old seeing a pair of tits for the first time so I have nothing to lose

Me_Hi · 05-04-2011, 07:04 PM

Ok so when do you guys want to do this?

dd330i · 05-05-2011, 10:06 AM

The amber is what I dislike the most about pre-lci but I am very hesitant to do this. There is no way we can seal it as good as it came from the factory, I would imagine it was done is some kind of negative pressure environment to ensure there wasn't any air trapped inside once sealed.

On that note, I'm getting tint done in a couple weeks and got quoted $60 to cover up the amber. I'll be going that route. I'm nervous of it looking cheesy but hopefully it ties in nicely with the matte black grille, the tinted windows, and some bmw shadowline matte black trim.

Well Marbled · 05-06-2011, 10:09 AM

dd330i - the amber is the ONLY thing I dislike about the pre-LCI. When we see pics of the euro headlights I love it. I've had 3 headlights already so I am leery as well.

Can you pls post pics of your tints when you get them done? I'll subscribe to this thread now.

dd330i · 05-06-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Well Marbled

dd330i - the amber is the ONLY thing I dislike about the pre-LCI. When we see pics of the euro headlights I love it. I've had 3 headlights already so I am leery as well.

Can you pls post pics of your tints when you get them done? I'll subscribe to this thread now.

I just called the tint shop to schedule my app't. I wanted to confirm they are going to do my amber headlights as we had discussed through email but now they are saying I would have to provide material/template. I prefer a professional installation, not sure what I'm going to do now.

Me_Hi · 05-06-2011, 04:10 PM

Does anyone know where I can buy sone CF material for wrapping the amber? Also, what glue to use when sealing back the headlight? Please and thank you...

nicocho · 05-07-2011, 07:54 AM

what do you guys think of the amber cover from bimmian, I also hate the amber on my pre LCI and was thinking about ordering this. I have seen some pictures of vinyl covers but they looked cheap.

http://www.bimmian.com/90/HRC/

Well Marbled · 05-07-2011, 09:03 AM

$172? I love the way they explain/justify their cost in the description. Might be worth it tho if gets rid of the orange. I'll look around for some more pics.

04-28-2011, 09:55 AM	#1
Me_Hi Major 34 Rep 1,488 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: * iTrader: (13)	YVR - pre LCI headlight amber CF wrap blackout fest The title sounds more like a sausage fest but I was wondering if anyone is interested of spending a day removing their pre-LCI headlights, bake them, wrap the amber reflector in CF and blackout the interior of the headlight. I think that if we put our brains together along with some DIY found on this forum we can get this mod done for cheap.... Anyone interested ? __________________
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Boltords Lieutenant 23 Rep 434 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Whitby, Ontario iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [10.00]	Id like to do it.. but have never done this or attempted on anycar
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Me_Hi Major 34 Rep 1,488 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: * iTrader: (13)	That's ok, we're two now... Let's hear from other members and we may give this a go ... __________________
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Well Marbled And slathered in sauce. 27 Rep 438 Posts Drives: Like an escaped convict. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Just off the information SuperHighway.I'm in the parking lot of the Strip Club w/ one of the dancers iTrader: (1)	Well......I hate the amber. But I hate fcking up even more.
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04-30-2011, 08:21 AM	#8
Me_Hi Major 34 Rep 1,488 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: * iTrader: (13)	There are DIY's and tons of videos on YouTube ... From what I've seen, the biggest mistakes are too high temperatures when baking and laying the headlight on the transparent side causing it to collapse on itself from it's own weight. It's pretty straight FW, I'll try first and see what happens... __________________
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Well Marbled And slathered in sauce. 27 Rep 438 Posts Drives: Like an escaped convict. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Just off the information SuperHighway.I'm in the parking lot of the Strip Club w/ one of the dancers iTrader: (1)	Ok. I'll take a look at the YT vids. I would at least consider it seriously enough to come over and watch you melt yours
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Me_Hi Major 34 Rep 1,488 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: * iTrader: (13)	Sounds good __________________
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schnell325 Bored at work.... 894 Rep 5,397 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	I would love to, but I am in Prince George!! __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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grn.eyed.bandit can you stand it? 16 Rep 367 Posts Drives: 2010 Touring Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Beautiful BC iTrader: (4)	i think its a pretty straight forward process. i did it on my previous car (jetta 4) since i knew if i messed it up, i can buy a new pair for like $300. this car, on the other hand, is a little bit more pricey. just make sure that you seal them really well afterwards so you dont get any condensation in there when it rains. __________________ __________ When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome __________
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Me_Hi Major 34 Rep 1,488 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: * iTrader: (13)	Ok so when do you guys want to do this? __________________
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dd330i Private First Class 9 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Greater Toronto Area iTrader: (0)	The amber is what I dislike the most about pre-lci but I am very hesitant to do this. There is no way we can seal it as good as it came from the factory, I would imagine it was done is some kind of negative pressure environment to ensure there wasn't any air trapped inside once sealed. On that note, I'm getting tint done in a couple weeks and got quoted $60 to cover up the amber. I'll be going that route. I'm nervous of it looking cheesy but hopefully it ties in nicely with the matte black grille, the tinted windows, and some bmw shadowline matte black trim.
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Well Marbled And slathered in sauce. 27 Rep 438 Posts Drives: Like an escaped convict. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Just off the information SuperHighway.I'm in the parking lot of the Strip Club w/ one of the dancers iTrader: (1)	dd330i - the amber is the ONLY thing I dislike about the pre-LCI. When we see pics of the euro headlights I love it. I've had 3 headlights already so I am leery as well. Can you pls post pics of your tints when you get them done? I'll subscribe to this thread now.
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Me_Hi Major 34 Rep 1,488 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: * iTrader: (13)	Does anyone know where I can buy sone CF material for wrapping the amber? Also, what glue to use when sealing back the headlight? Please and thank you... __________________
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nicocho Private 2 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	what do you guys think of the amber cover from bimmian, I also hate the amber on my pre LCI and was thinking about ordering this. I have seen some pictures of vinyl covers but they looked cheap. http://www.bimmian.com/90/HRC/
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Well Marbled And slathered in sauce. 27 Rep 438 Posts Drives: Like an escaped convict. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Just off the information SuperHighway.I'm in the parking lot of the Strip Club w/ one of the dancers iTrader: (1)	$172? I love the way they explain/justify their cost in the description. Might be worth it tho if gets rid of the orange. I'll look around for some more pics.
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