E90 Light Blackout

06blueE90 · 07-18-2015, 10:21 PM

So after looking at my options and finding no easy way to get rid of the orange side markers on my E90, I decided to take the lights apart and paint them. I have taken apart and painted many lights in in the past, but these were genuinely painful to take apart, as many of you know the sealant does not melt at low temps like others. I ended up cutting the sealant out, and painting the headlights flat black. I was going to put in aftermarket halos, but after considering that I would have to take the headlights back apart should any of the LED's fail, I decided to keep the original halos. One of the reasons I was going to go for aftermarket halos is because you can see it even when it's off since they are solid not clear plastic as the originals. I was pleasantly surprised that the factory halos are also very visible when they are off. Here are some pics, keep in mind I will replace the orange side marker bulbs with clear ones for a cleaner look.

DaZuc · 07-19-2015, 10:21 AM

Looks good.
I'd be afraid to bust open my headlights I've tried it before and alot of glue/rubber stays left over on the headlight, and the lense didn't seat properly back in.

jskin1510 · 07-19-2015, 11:01 AM

Looks really good. I would just suggest as a finishing touch to complete the look the stealth type bulb's as opposed to the amber to completely eliminate the "egg yolk" effect.

06blueE90 · 07-19-2015, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DaZuc

Looks good.
I'd be afraid to bust open my headlights I've tried it before and alot of glue/rubber stays left over on the headlight, and the lense didn't seat properly back in.

Yeah, I cleaned up all the leftover glue/rubber, just slowly cut it off with a exacto knife. Definitely took some time though.

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Originally Posted by jskin1510

Looks really good. I would just suggest as a finishing touch to complete the look the stealth type bulb's as opposed to the amber to completely eliminate the "egg yolk" effect.

Yup, I have some of the "Chrome" look bulbs on order to eliminate the "egg yolk" effect.

Jaronbwall · 07-21-2015, 09:28 AM

Any issues with water or condensation getting into the lights?

LuxAngelEyes · 07-21-2015, 09:42 AM

Looks great. I've opened my fair share of headlights and i know how much of a pain it is. Good job.

ZhengHai · 07-22-2015, 01:20 AM

Looks good! Definitely get chrome bulbs for your turn signals. It'll look 10 times better!

mmmnot · 07-22-2015, 07:56 AM

Wow. Color me impressed.

07-18-2015, 10:21 PM	#1
06blueE90 New Member 2 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	E90 Light Blackout So after looking at my options and finding no easy way to get rid of the orange side markers on my E90, I decided to take the lights apart and paint them. I have taken apart and painted many lights in in the past, but these were genuinely painful to take apart, as many of you know the sealant does not melt at low temps like others. I ended up cutting the sealant out, and painting the headlights flat black. I was going to put in aftermarket halos, but after considering that I would have to take the headlights back apart should any of the LED's fail, I decided to keep the original halos. One of the reasons I was going to go for aftermarket halos is because you can see it even when it's off since they are solid not clear plastic as the originals. I was pleasantly surprised that the factory halos are also very visible when they are off. Here are some pics, keep in mind I will replace the orange side marker bulbs with clear ones for a cleaner look.
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07-19-2015, 10:21 AM	#2
DaZuc Captain 202 Rep 749 Posts Drives: 335i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Rockland, NY iTrader: (10) Garage List 09 BMW 335i xDrive [10.00]	Looks good. I'd be afraid to bust open my headlights I've tried it before and alot of glue/rubber stays left over on the headlight, and the lense didn't seat properly back in.
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07-19-2015, 11:01 AM	#3
jskin1510 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335xi Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	Looks really good. I would just suggest as a finishing touch to complete the look the stealth type bulb's as opposed to the amber to completely eliminate the "egg yolk" effect. __________________ 08 335xi- CP-E DCI's,VRSF 7" FMIC, UR Charge pipe w/ Tial Q BOV, JB4 G5, PE mod, 19" Sonic Tuning SC 7 wheels
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07-21-2015, 09:28 AM	#5
Jaronbwall Driving cars and riding bikes really fast 285 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	Any issues with water or condensation getting into the lights? __________________ 335i, sport pkg, 3 pedals, Blacked out, LED markers, OZ Ultraleggera wheels, Firestone Indy 500s, x-pipe, vibrant 1792, PE mod MHD stage 2+, BMS DPs, ARM charge pipe, Tial BOV, ARM FMIC, dual cone, CSF radiator, M3 control arms, sways, HAWK pads. https://www.strava.com/athletes/8309149 Follow me on Strava
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07-21-2015, 09:42 AM	#6
LuxAngelEyes BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 469 Rep 4,938 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Haven, CT iTrader: (13)	Looks great. I've opened my fair share of headlights and i know how much of a pain it is. Good job. __________________ LUX H8 189 Pure White \| LUX H8 V6 Adjustable White \| LUX H8 Gold LUX E90 V8 & LCI Halogen V4
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07-22-2015, 01:20 AM	#7
ZhengHai Captain 240 Rep 883 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: AV, California iTrader: (2)	Looks good! Definitely get chrome bulbs for your turn signals. It'll look 10 times better! __________________
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07-22-2015, 07:56 AM	#8
mmmnot Custom User Title 412 Rep 1,337 Posts Drives: E92 328i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hotlanta iTrader: (2)	Wow. Color me impressed. __________________ My "build" thread
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