How To Make Your Own E30 MHW Rep Late Model Taillights!!

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The illusive MHW's for late model E30's. In this video, I show you step by step how to acquire the right products and build the lenses from old used housings! The result came out pretty good, and to the purists, not quite as indistinguishable to the real thing as you might think!

Just as a backup, it's a good idea to keep a set of spare stock lights just in case you don't like them, or want to swap for whatever reason. I purchased 2 brand new light housings from ECS for $128 each to have if I ever get tired of these reps!
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/tail-light-left/63211385381/
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/tail-light-right/63211385382/

Overall, this took me about $200 for the pair, and a full day to complete. The longest timeframe during the effort was to wait for the paints to dry! Now on to the contents: I broke out the video for you to easily jump to whatever section you want!

0:00 Introduction
0:56 Parts List (Links to parts are below)
04:14 Lense Disassembly
10:19 Lense Painting
16:19 Sealant And Final Assembly
19:26 Final Assembly Revealed & Installed
20:38 Daytime Lights Illustration
21:05 Nighttime Lights Illustration
22:24 Red Bulbs Required
23:17 Final Thoughts

Parts List:
VHT SP888 Red Paint: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005257R0O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Duplicolor MC205 Orange Paint: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00099BJVQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Chrome Paint: https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-248652-Automotive-Interior-11-Ounce/dp/B003CT4AP2/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=chrome+spray+paint&qid=1617376058&sr=8-11
Black Paint: https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-Available-252462-Automotive-12-Ounce/dp/B003CT4AF2/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=black+gloss+paint&qid=1617375986&sr=8-6
SEM 39143 Trim Paint: https://www.amazon.com/SEM-39143-Trim-Black-Aerosol/dp/B073T7FQ23/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=SEM+39143&qid=1617376031&sr=8-1
Lenses - Salmon: https://www.ebay.com/itm/E30-88-92-FACELIFT-325I-316I-318I-SMOKED-TAILLIGHT-LENSES-CABRIO-COUPE-SEDAN-M42/133682223762
Lenses - Clear: https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E30-LATE-MODEL-ALL-CLEAR-TAILIGHT-LENSES-1988-1989-90-91-92-325I-325IS-IS/154363388656?fits=Make%3ABMW&hash=item23f0c662f0:g:odMAAOSwvQdfQEYO
Permatex 66 RTV Sealant: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0839NKX38/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Black Paint Marker MPD-15: https://www.amazon.com/Competitive-Advantage-Enamel-Marker-MPD-15/dp/B088F5N4ZZ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=black+paint+marker&qid=1617376135&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTjVPQ1pNM1lZQ1pVJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTg5NjcwT0hQUUdQMlFSUUlTJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyNzc5OTQxT1gzTDhNQTdNUTdIJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
3M 08681 Windshield Primer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PEZAU6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Red Bulbs: https://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-1156-RED-Mini-Tail-LIGHT-Rear-Brake-Stop-Turn-Signal-LAMP-Miniature-BULB/262826824224
Orange Bulbs: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079SMFPSH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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