Chrome ring accent to fog light

[rocastro71]

Hi fellow members,

I finally added a chrome ring accent to my 08 M35s fog light. The luxury version comes with it but the sport version does not. I thought it looks better with the added chrome, what do you think?



Here's the before pic.

[nadzak]

If you keep the top grille chrome, yes, it does look better. Good stuff!

[fiveliterbeater]

wow; looks good : ) wish they made that for my M

[mexillis]

looks good. How much were they? and were did u purchase them from? One last question did u install them and if so, how? I have an 06 M and would like to add it on to mine. It def. looks better with the chrome ring.

[rocastro71]

The rings are original parts for the 08-09 M35/45 luxury models. I got them from infinitipartsusa.com for around $16/each. They came with tabs on the back which I removed because the sports model did not come with holes to push them in and I did not want to risk drilling holes in wrong spots. I attached them using high strength plastic glue I purchased from Lowe's.

[ninos_9]

Hey "rocastro71"

Your car looks way better with the chrome rings .. I ahve 06 m45 and i was wondering those would fit? i went to the infinitipartsusa and i couldnt find the item. can you provide us with part # please...

Thanx, Ninos

[rocastro71]

If you go to their website click front bumper then bumper and components. After that click bumper cover then view illustration for the non sport package. Click number 19, that will give you both left and right trim rings then you can order them. Here are the part number in case Right-62256-E572C or 090723B4. For the left it's 62257-EJ72C or 090710B4.

I am not sure if it will fit 06-07 model though???

[fiveliterbeater]

..................only one way to find out

[M4T5]

They should be the same fog lights i believe. The chrome rings should work.

J

[mcdoken]

The car looks better without the chrome rings. They give it a bug-eyed look.

[rocastro71]

Do you mean like this????

[mpgmusic]

Fiveliterbeater - Did you get them? Did they fit on the 06? i REALLY want to do this, too.

[yosM45]

Fiveliterbeater - Did you get them? Did they fit on the 06? i REALLY want to do this, too.

I'm completely on this program. If they work, I'll pick them up as well.....

Fiveliterbeater, please let us know!

[tmena]

I am also interested. Let us know what you figure out !!

[fiveliterbeater]

well ill be buying some on this next paycheck; guess ill be the guinea pig for the group

[gigatt]

If they fit, Im in ... post pics, I've been wanting them as well.

[jwheaton]

in to see if they fit on 06

[jonlex99]

well ill be buying some on this next paycheck; guess ill be the guinea pig for the group

I should have a set by the weekend.. I hope they work, but for $50 is worth a try..

[Boss05]

Hey i was wondering if you had any luck with the chrome rings on your 06 , if so can you post some pictures

[ninos_9]

Hey guys.. I recieved the fog light rings that I ordered for my 2006 m45! I'm going to work on them first thing tomaro .. I'll post some pix as well..

[jonlex99]

I had mine siting in the garage. Will work on the car this weekend. Oh and the chrome rings are a little different.

[ninos_9]

Yea they are different... it turns out the 06 models have a wider rings then newer models.. i couldnt install them so i took to my friends body shop so thay can sand them and make them fit.. let u guys when i get them...

[pangpang77]

How about just spray painting the existing ring chrome? Does anyone know if that ring comes out easily?

[nadzak]

I dont think you have to worry about it, pangpang77, since your new bumper has the chrome rings already.But for those who care, you can always take it out and chrome it out...

[pangpang77]

No, I purchased a 2007 as well. So it does apply to me. By the way, I will post some pics as soon as I get some of the mods in...

[ninos_9]

They were a bit tricky to remove.. gotta be really carefull not to break the clips that holds the fog light mount.. where can you take them to do the chrome job on them?

[nadzak]

Any chrome shop...

[pangpang77]

They were a bit tricky to remove.. gotta be really carefull not to break the clips that holds the fog light mount.. where can you take them to do the chrome job on them?

How do you remove the light mount, just pull it out?

I was thinking just:

http://www.acmoore.com/p-78572...10053

Couldn't that work?

[mpgmusic]

Hi Pangpang77,I've tried similar chrome sprays on a previous car on a plastic grill. They really don't work too well, especially when applied to something on the front of the car. The chrome spray chips easily and depending upon the plastic (rough or smooth), the spray can look inconsistent even with the most meticulous application techniques. If there is a way to modify the 08 chrome ring somehow, that seems like it would last longer and look better. Plus, it may be something that could be reversed if it didn't look good (if you know what i mean).

[nadzak]

How do you remove the light mount, just pull it out?

I was thinking just:

http://www.acmoore.com/p-78572...10053

Couldn't that work?

No, dont do it, Pang...Just take it to a chrome shop nearby and have them chromed. Or brake off the tabs from the 08 and glue the 08's.