Removing badges

Carol M · Post by **Carol M** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 9:35 am

What's the best way to remove off the car? The 3 on the ///M3 badge was put back on too far apart after they took the wrap off. It's bugging me.
Hairdrier then something flat behind to lift it?
And what should I use to stick it back on again?
Cheers chaps.

jamie_z4 · Post by **jamie_z4** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 9:55 am

I think I would get a new badge as you'll never get the gaps just right by re sticking and I think it would bug you. The new ones come with a template & sticker over the top of the badge to ensure proper fitment.

Removing the old one I use a hairdryer, then a credit card, followed by some tar & glue remover to get the adhesive off

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 9:56 am

Use some dental floss to saw it off, that's how I removed mine.
Rob

NeilP · Post by **NeilP** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 10:00 am

Smartbear wrote:Use some dental floss to saw it off, that's how I removed mine.
Rob

This.

Don't be tempted to pull towards you however, this will increase your risk of leaving a mark.

As for loosening the glue, warm water or a hairdryer will work well.

Carol M · Post by **Carol M** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 10:02 am

Thanks all.
I've got a template. The previous owner left it in the handbook.
He still didn't manage to put it on right tho.

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 10:03 am

Hairdryer, but it does hurt your finger tips though!

I just pull the letters off as the glue softens.

Carol M · Post by **Carol M** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 12:59 pm

Hot glue gun to put it back on?

PerryGunn · Post by **PerryGunn** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 1:09 pm

Carol M wrote:Hot glue gun to put it back on?

Noooooo!

Buy some proper trim tape (it's thin, waterproof, double-sided sticky tape), stick it to the back of the badge and then cut to shape using a scalpel (ideally cutting 1-2mm inside the line of the badge)

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 1:45 pm

Or if you don't want to, you can buy the official BMW part for that. Costs a couple of pound.

I had to re-position the boot M badge on mine as it was wonky like most of them are ...

Carol M · Post by **Carol M** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:43 pm

Calm down Pezza

I've never done badges before so have no clue. I'll look for some tape. Thanks P.

andysat · Post by **andysat** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 8:15 pm

We will need before and after pics!

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 11:17 pm

Carol I use this tape:

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints ... pe--hst109

I love badges

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