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rezvanf · 12-12-2012, 02:58 PM

I used Lamin-x red film and then cut out the white reverse lights for more of the new model OEM look. I followed the angled lines of the rear and cut the film at an angel. i also tinted the 3rd brake light.
what do you guys think over stock?

631twentyeighteye · 12-12-2012, 03:33 PM

I dig it. ACtually would like to have my blacklines have the reverse strip in a matching red the way you cut yours.

jameshtruong · 12-13-2012, 02:06 PM

Clean

cartaa100 · 01-28-2013, 05:42 PM

That actually looks pretty good! Nice work

RimasRS · 01-29-2013, 04:50 AM

Good work didnt expect that looks like oem interesting for sure

Bmwbreed · 01-29-2013, 09:52 AM

Looks good. Resembles e92 3er coupes with the lci all red tails. +1 for bring unique.

corsachili · 02-04-2013, 10:58 AM

Very nice work! Was it hard to get the film stretched over the lenses without wrinkling? I assume you did this with the tail lights off the car?

-tj in los gatos

strati1 · 02-18-2013, 02:42 PM

like it but the full red would have looked better IMHO (check my sig)

FIRST1 · 02-18-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by strati1

like it but the full red would have looked better IMHO (check my sig)

^Full redded out looks great as well. I'm so confused, there's so many different ways to go. I LOVE the look of the Blacklines, but I'm not sure if it's worth it for me to drop the $$ on them, when I think I can achieve the same satisfaction by either just tinting only the red on my pre-LCI's, or go the "redded out" path... They all look good so idkkkkkkkkkkk

MGallop · 02-19-2013, 12:47 AM

any shots with the lights on?

ShocknAwe · 02-19-2013, 09:28 AM

Just a thought on full red out. You will lose the "white" backup lights, so folks will not have any warning that you are backing up until you start moving. Could be nasty in the wrong scenario.

I would love to see a shot with the lights on and then another shot of the car in reverse.

FIRST1 · 02-19-2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

I would love to see a shot with the lights on and then another shot of the car in reverse.

+1

strati1 · 02-20-2013, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Just a thought on full red out. You will lose the "white" backup lights, so folks will not have any warning that you are backing up until you start moving. Could be nasty in the wrong scenario.

I would love to see a shot with the lights on and then another shot of the car in reverse.

Its a light pink hue that is different than the brake lights, I see what you mean but I haven't had an issue with them in over two years.

12-12-2012, 02:58 PM	#1
rezvanf 2012 135i DCT, Cobb AP, Pedalbox, Eibach Pro kit Drives: 135I Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Posts: 42 iTrader: (0)	I used Lamin-x red film and then cut out the white reverse lights for more of the new model OEM look. I followed the angled lines of the rear and cut the film at an angel. i also tinted the 3rd brake light. what do you guys think over stock? Attached Images
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02-04-2013, 10:58 AM	#7
corsachili Registered Drives: 11 135i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Very nice work! Was it hard to get the film stretched over the lenses without wrinkling? I assume you did this with the tail lights off the car? -tj in los gatos __________________ 2011 135i 2007 Porsche Cayman S 1985 M635CSI

02-18-2013, 02:42 PM	#8
strati1 Lieutenant Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: May 2010 Location: DFW/SoCal Posts: 406 iTrader: (0)	like it but the full red would have looked better IMHO (check my sig) __________________ //Mods: Golf Tee, red out tails, smoked fogs, B&G S2 Springs, Adjustable Koni Yellows, Vorshlag Camberplates, 19x8.5 19x9.5 VMR v718, 225/245 PSS, Rolled fenders http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=498857

02-19-2013, 12:47 AM	#10
MGallop Captain Drives: 12' 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 812 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [0.00]	any shots with the lights on? __________________ Matthew Gallop: '12 N55 Mods: JB4 Flex ISO \| iCarbon DP \| VRSF 5" FMIC \| BMS Intake \| ER Charge Pipe \| Race Axleback \| ST Coils \| Alufelgen CS7's \| iCarbon 3 fin Diffuser \| CarbonFiber Spoiler \| BMS AE's \| 30% tint \| red+blk roundels \| Cyba Scoops \| H-Style front Lip \| WeissLicht LED Smoked Sidemarkers \| Matte Grills \| Coded \|

02-19-2013, 09:28 AM	#11
ShocknAwe Lieutenant Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 441 iTrader: (3)	Just a thought on full red out. You will lose the "white" backup lights, so folks will not have any warning that you are backing up until you start moving. Could be nasty in the wrong scenario. I would love to see a shot with the lights on and then another shot of the car in reverse. __________________ 2010 135i M-Sport 6MT Jet Black N54

12-12-2012, 03:33 PM	#2
631twentyeighteye Captain Drives: 2010 128i MT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long island Posts: 802 iTrader: (6)	I dig it. ACtually would like to have my blacklines have the reverse strip in a matching red the way you cut yours.

12-13-2012, 02:06 PM	#3
jameshtruong Enlisted Member Drives: 08'128i, 94 supra Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: houston Posts: 38 iTrader: (0)	Clean

01-28-2013, 05:42 PM	#4
cartaa100 First Lieutenant Drives: Grey car Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 355 iTrader: (0)	That actually looks pretty good! Nice work

01-29-2013, 04:50 AM	#5
RimasRS Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 135i MT 2009 AW Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 1,682 iTrader: (0)	Good work didnt expect that looks like oem interesting for sure

01-29-2013, 09:52 AM	#6
Bmwbreed Captain Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rota Spain (US Forces) Posts: 892 iTrader: (3)	Looks good. Resembles e92 3er coupes with the lci all red tails. +1 for bring unique.

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