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Old May 22, 2015 | 06:35 AM
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how do you remove tail lights?

Has Anyone removed tail light on F56 2015?

Im having to redo the tint as the tint I have added is starting to buckle on the corners and is driving me crazy so I have invested in the sand paper and VHT paint too darken the lights the right way. I wanted to remove them but I only see one screw at the top thats in the shape of a star. Im wondering if thats the only thing holding the light in place ???? if not then Im going to have to mask off each light. Has anyone done this?
 
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Old May 22, 2015 | 07:15 AM
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Never mind I figured it out sorta simple and easy ! just remove the ring and three screws and it pops out !
 
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Old May 22, 2015 | 09:43 AM
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Glad you got it handled. Should post up a quick DIY for people to see the process.

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Old May 22, 2015 | 10:52 AM
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Yea its just those screws and the trim:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=63_1557
 
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Old May 22, 2015 | 07:57 PM
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Well completed the tint looks much cleaner and much better no creases or folds .... Advise is to take your time and not rush or you will mess up! had to redo it three times as i wanted it perfect! had to strip it off with gas then wash and dry and start over.... my fingers are sore!
 
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Old May 23, 2015 | 01:46 AM
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Well completed the tint looks much cleaner and much better no creases or folds .... Advise is to take your time and not rush or you will mess up! had to redo it three times as i wanted it perfect! had to strip it off with gas then wash and dry and start over.... my fingers are sore!
Very nice !
Any info about VHT paint ?
Some tuturial ?
 
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Old May 26, 2015 | 06:50 AM
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Looks like you went with the black line trim then spray tinted the taillight nice.
 
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Old May 26, 2015 | 04:55 PM
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Looks that way to me, too. Looks really good. Does the tint reduce the visibility of the brake light where it could be an issue?
 
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Old May 26, 2015 | 06:32 PM
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Looks that way to me, too. Looks really good. Does the tint reduce the visibility of the brake light where it could be an issue?
At first I had got them too dark and had to strip them with gas came right off. Now they are just right and safe still bright when lit.
 
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