Painted Front Reflectors

KGun · 11-17-2021, 09:25 AM

I'm in the process of ordering a Frozen Silver M40i, just waiting for an allocation. I'm really getting tired of sedans!!!!!

Looking at different add-ons and thought since I have these on my M2, I should repeat the process……

Has anyone thought of getting rid of their front reflectors. I think they're a huge eye-sore. IND sells a painted set, but they don't have Frozen Grey.

https://ind-distribution.com/collect...-reflector-set

BMWGirlFL · 11-17-2021, 09:38 AM

I tinted mine. Reach out to IND. Guessing they'll make for you. Super nice guys.

TAZ007 · 11-17-2021, 09:54 AM

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I tinted mine. Reach out to IND. Guessing they'll make for you. Super nice guys.

Already asked will let you know what they say.

KGun · 11-17-2021, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

I tinted mine. Reach out to IND. Guessing they'll make for you. Super nice guys.

Already asked will let you know what they say.

I reached out to Ryan @ IND and he said they can make them, I just need a VIN to get the right 'frozen grey'

TAZ007 · 11-17-2021, 10:44 AM

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I reached out to Ryan @ IND and he said they can make them, I just need a VIN to get the right 'frozen grey'

Sweet, I just received the same confirmation.

Rotherd31 · 11-17-2021, 11:36 AM

Ryan and IND are SUPER to deal with. And don't worry about the paint quality, it will be super. Ordered two in Rosso Corsa two years ago for my M550 and they were perfect! Bought them for a previous 550 and my M4 before that. All three sets were flawless.

For several reasons I'm sticking with my OE lit ones for now. These are a little thinner and taller, plus the little LED light I don't mind and to my eye, the these appear a little lighter in color against the white background. They were hideous against a red background! One thing for sure, should I decide to go color matched again, it will be with IND!

TAZ007 · 11-17-2021, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotherd31

Ryan and IND are SUPER to deal with. And don't worry about the paint quality, it will be super. Ordered two in Rosso Corsa two years ago for my M550 and they were perfect! Bought them for a previous 550 and my M4 before that. All three sets were flawless.

For several reasons I'm sticking with my OE lit ones for now. These are a little thinner and taller, plus the little LED light I don't mind and to my eye, the these appear a little lighter in color against the white background. They were hideous against a red background! One thing for sure, should I decide to go color matched, it will be with IND!

Well, I pulled the trigger and they were great and easy to work with.

mss400 · 11-17-2021, 10:11 PM

I dont get it. Do these reflectors still reflect after being painted?

Rotherd31 · 11-18-2021, 03:56 PM

The front fender reflectors are a US DOT spec. Notice euro cars have clean front fenders. My M4 and both M550's were just reflectors, with no light inside. My 2022 Z4 has a small LED light near the top of it that obviously comes on with the headlights. Not sure when the reflectors in the Z4 became lit, but mine are.

And no, the painted reflectors no longer reflect.

Combatcrew2 · 11-18-2021, 04:14 PM

Might be a solution here. I thought it would be cool to have those light up side strips but can’t get them in UK. So all I need to do is find someone in the states that fancies taking their panels off and sending them to me and if they fit OK I will send mine to them. OR not 😀

TAZ007 · 11-18-2021, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotherd31

The front fender reflectors are a US DOT spec. Notice euro cars have clean front fenders. My M4 and both M550's were just reflectors, with no light inside. My 2022 Z4 has a small LED light near the top of it that obviously comes on with the headlights. Not sure when the reflectors in the Z4 became lit, but mine are.

And no, the painted reflectors no longer reflect.

Agree, and they also come on with the turn signal.

Rotherd31 · 11-19-2021, 08:54 AM

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Agree, and they also come on with the turn signal.

Huh, didn't know that. Thanks.

TAZ007 · 11-19-2021, 09:28 AM

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Huh, didn't know that. Thanks.

Welcome. The reason I will put these on is this is the only thing that really affects the cars flow to me.

CaboM4 · 11-20-2021, 07:44 PM

I always get my US-Spec German vehicles' front bumper reflectors painted body color. As you mentioned, the G29 ones are illuminated. Unfortunately I have not found the correct coding to disable these. Does anyone have the correct coding to shut these off?

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Rotherd31 User Name 1172 Rep 843 Posts Drives: 2023 G83 BG/FR/ 963M wheels Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lansing, MI. iTrader: (1)	Ryan and IND are SUPER to deal with. And don't worry about the paint quality, it will be super. Ordered two in Rosso Corsa two years ago for my M550 and they were perfect! Bought them for a previous 550 and my M4 before that. All three sets were flawless. For several reasons I'm sticking with my OE lit ones for now. These are a little thinner and taller, plus the little LED light I don't mind and to my eye, the these appear a little lighter in color against the white background. They were hideous against a red background! One thing for sure, should I decide to go color matched again, it will be with IND! Last edited by Rotherd31; 11-17-2021 at 03:49 PM..
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mss400 Private First Class 142 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i Join Date: May 2021 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	I dont get it. Do these reflectors still reflect after being painted? __________________ Mitch 2022 Z4 M40i / 2011 Cad CTSV Coupe 1969 Firebird 400 convertible / 1972 Corvette 2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 Roadster (sold) 2007 Volvo S60R (sold)
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Rotherd31 User Name 1172 Rep 843 Posts Drives: 2023 G83 BG/FR/ 963M wheels Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lansing, MI. iTrader: (1)	The front fender reflectors are a US DOT spec. Notice euro cars have clean front fenders. My M4 and both M550's were just reflectors, with no light inside. My 2022 Z4 has a small LED light near the top of it that obviously comes on with the headlights. Not sure when the reflectors in the Z4 became lit, but mine are. And no, the painted reflectors no longer reflect.
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Combatcrew2 Private First Class 113 Rep 141 Posts Drives: G29 Z4 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Teesside iTrader: (0)	Might be a solution here. I thought it would be cool to have those light up side strips but can’t get them in UK. So all I need to do is find someone in the states that fancies taking their panels off and sending them to me and if they fit OK I will send mine to them. OR not 😀
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CaboM4 BMW Aficionado 1362 Rep 1,826 Posts Drives: 23 i7,23 iX,24 Silverado Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	I always get my US-Spec German vehicles' front bumper reflectors painted body color. As you mentioned, the G29 ones are illuminated. Unfortunately I have not found the correct coding to disable these. Does anyone have the correct coding to shut these off?
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