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Debadging
- gt68
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Debadging
Thinking about removing the S-drive badge from the front wings to clean up the lines a little.
Experimented in Photoshop to get a before / after comparison.
I really don't want to change the look of the car from it's standard setup, but kinda like the cleaner lines.
So, I'm torn.
Yay or nay?
Experimented in Photoshop to get a before / after comparison.
I really don't want to change the look of the car from it's standard setup, but kinda like the cleaner lines.
So, I'm torn.
Yay or nay?
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Re: Debadging
If you like it do, it was a factory option after all.
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Re: Debadging
I find debadging similar to a stubby must have, i.e. a fad. Personally I prefer the badges, only plus I see is when waxing.
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Re: Debadging
I'm wanting to de badge mines come the spring. My last car was de badged, just looked cleaned in my opinion. Infact I've had my cars de badged for over 12 years now so not a fad to me, just my taste
However be aware if you don't like it the badges are rather pricey
However be aware if you don't like it the badges are rather pricey
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Re: Debadging
Keep wondering if it's a good idea on mine as I also like the clean lines did it on my last one and it looked good infact speced it as a factory option at first and then changed my mind its always handy to have the badges, in the case of my last one put one back on to cover a mark that some t--t had put on it.
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Re: Debadging
I understand about clean lines and personal choice but " debadging ? - not for me - I'm quite proud of the logo - feels a bit like when you see a chavved up Corsa with all badges taken off to try to convince everyone it's got a Ferrari engine ( sorry to all you debadgers that's a bit harsh ) Incidentally if you had a Ferrari would you debadge it ?
As you've guessed I've always been an advocate of originality - particularly with earlier models of these great looking cars - my only concession to my 2004 SE is a set of MM's tips
I would certainly hang on to the badges though - you'll need to put them back on when you sell.
As you've guessed I've always been an advocate of originality - particularly with earlier models of these great looking cars - my only concession to my 2004 SE is a set of MM's tips
I would certainly hang on to the badges though - you'll need to put them back on when you sell.
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Re: Debadging
Hmm, never thought about it before but it does look cleaner.
You got me thinking now......
You got me thinking now......
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Re: Debadging
Not many cars have badges on theirs wings anyway.
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Re: Debadging
I think it's a stupid place to put them to be honest but seems to be something BMW are liking to do. New F series having little M badges added there.srhutch wrote:Not many cars have badges on theirs wings anyway.
The only person the badge matters to is the owner. As it's on the side nobody sees it and most drivers just see a BMW which gives them the god given right to sit right on your rear even if you have a rather powerful engine under the bonnet.
gov wrote:Incidentally if you had a Ferrari would you debadge it ?
I would certainly hang on to the badges though - you'll need to put them back on when you sell.
As for would you de badge a Ferrari? Last time I checked they don't tend to have silly plastic badges over them saying F430 or 360 etc. They do have a Ferrari badge which you wouldn't remove just like BMW owners tend not to remove the BMW badge just the model inscription.
Also why would you need the badges? As Debadge is an option for the new owner it could of been that way when they bought it. I certainly didn't have BMW saying pay us X because we now need to re badge your debadged car that was ordered this way
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Re: Debadging
Take them off!
Mine came debadged from factory, but had it not, I would have taken them of myself.
Mine came debadged from factory, but had it not, I would have taken them of myself.
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Re: Debadging
Thanks for the thoughts, I've decided to whip them off - now I just need to work out the best method.
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Re: Debadging
Good lad best way is a hair dryer to warm the badge and then a bit dental floss to take it off. Also you may want to invest in something that will remove the sticky residue. A tar remover product should so the trickgt68 wrote:Thanks for the thoughts, I've decided to whip them off - now I just need to work out the best method.
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Re: Debadging
As if the E89 badging wasn't already excessively long, I was playing around with the BMW configurator and noticed they now have the little M badge on the wings, too.
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Re: Debadging
Dab with sticky stuff remover and warm with hairdryer. Then use fishing wire to slice through the adhesive and pull off. I them use a touch of wd40 to get off the remaining residue. Always wash off with warm water. Takes 10 mins max.