Z4 Pre-facelift Clear lights $30 each (ECS Tuning)

[ben g]

Where did you get them tinted Ben?

Hi mate, I used e-tech tint spray (ebay) and done them myself.

To get the look, you just need to mask up the circular indicator part (easy to do as there is a circle pattern on the lamp which you can trace through the tape. I then tinted them and applied clear lacquer afterwards.

 

[Worcester_spoon]

What bulbs did you use Ben, and where did you get them?

 

[markeg]

Mıne were ebay P21W. Rear\brakes lights will stay as standard (due to the 12/6v issue) but the indicators will be replaced by amber canbus LEDs - I used them previously with the old lights, but they were clears.

Tinting was much as ben's post, except I haven't bothered to lacquer mine, and used some clear wrapping film for masking (and a scalpel to cut around the lines). I didn't mask the reflectors though, as I wanted the tint to look constant across the red areas. I'm debating (with myself) about putting a (very) light tint wrap over the lights now.

 

[Worcester_spoon]

Thanks Mark. Last last question - what about the fog? Obviously the circle is now white for the fog (currently red on my ginger lights) but I can't find a non led P21W red light. Am I missing something?!?

 

[Worcester_spoon]

Actually, assuming a standard red bulb would do it. I've found a chrome on so that'll do unless there is something special needed for a fog bulb?

 

[markeg]

Mine's a Cree LED for the fog - gives out a red light - but any P21w with a red light should do.

 

[Worcester_spoon]

Awesome, thanks. I've bought a chrome red one

 

[ben g]

What bulbs did you use Ben, and where did you get them?

Just chrome bulbs. Had a problem with a lot of blown bulbs though, so i'd advise to buy good quality stuff.

 

[jakblade]

Magic, thanks Jack. Don't suppose you have a link to the LEDs you bought do you?

Apologies for the delay. been waiting a bit to see if they lasted and also been on hols to France. Links below if still interested:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-ULTRA-BRIGHT-CANBUS-BA15S-382-p21w-1156-BULB-INDICATOR-ORANGE-18-SMD-/291468954792

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-ULTRA-BRIGHT-RED-CANBUS-BRAKE-BULB-ERROR-FREE-BA15s-382-p21w-1156-18-SMD-/291468880455