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Automotive Botox - BMW M3 HID Headlights and LED Taillights

Tech Headlight Sidemarkers Separate Chrome
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Tech Headlight Sidemarkers Separate Chrome
Carefully separate the chrome surround from the black grille itself. We used a couple of screwdrivers but the tabs are fragile
Tech Headlight Sidemarkers Self Etching Primer
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Tech Headlight Sidemarkers Self Etching Primer
We bought some self-etching primer, primer, semi-flat black paint plus 180- and 400-grit sandpaper for the job
Tech Headlight Sidemarkers Sanding The Chrome
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Tech Headlight Sidemarkers Sanding The Chrome
After sanding the chrome with the 180-grit sandpaper and wiping it off, the self-etching primer was next. This cuts into the surface and allows the primer coat to adhere. We applied two coats with five minutes in between
Tech Headlight Sidemarkers 400 Grit
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Tech Headlight Sidemarkers 400 Grit
The self-etching primer was followed with a 400-grit sanding, and then the primer was applied
Tech Headlight Sidemarkers Wet Sand
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Tech Headlight Sidemarkers Wet Sand
The primer was followed by a wet-sand with the 400-grit paper to smooth the primer. This was followed by four coats of the the black paint, with 10min in between, and an extra hour's wait before handling them
Tech Headlight Sidemarkers Max Velocity
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Tech Headlight Sidemarkers Max Velocity
To fit the Max Velocity splitters you only need to get under the car and remove four screws
Tech Headlight Sidemarkers Front Done
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Tech Headlight Sidemarkers Front Done
With the front done, we turned to Umnitza's CrystalLED tail lights with clear, Euro-style LED turn signals (left) to replace the stock lights (right)
Tech Headlight Sidemarkers Remove Tail
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Tech Headlight Sidemarkers Remove Tail
To remove the tail lights, simply remove the inside cover and undo the four 10mm nuts (see next pic for locations). Then unplug the single connector. If the housing doesn't want to come out, wiggle it a little
Tech Headlight Sidemarkers Connect Led Tail
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Tech Headlight Sidemarkers Connect Led Tail
Umnitza made it easy to connect the LED tail lights. Two power boxes are supplied and these can only hook up to the housing's connector one way, and if the boxes are installed as shown, you'll be able to refit the factory cover on the back
Max Velocity
www.maxvelocity.net
Umnitza

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