M badge replacement stickers

BMWZ4MC · Post by **BMWZ4MC** » Tue Mar 24, 2020 11:00 pm

Darren Slone wrote: ↑Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:25 pm Ok quiz time, do you know where the ///M colours come from?

The blue is the Bavarian flag and red is for Texaco. I’m not sure about the purple though...

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Tue Mar 24, 2020 11:13 pm

BMWZ4MC wrote: ↑Tue Mar 24, 2020 11:00 pm
Darren Slone wrote: ↑Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:25 pm Ok quiz time, do you know where the ///M colours come from?
The blue is the Bavarian flag and red is for Texaco. I’m not sure about the purple though...

The purple had no significance , wasn't it the shade the other two made if blended

Darren Slone · Post by **Darren Slone** » Wed Mar 25, 2020 1:51 pm

Yes that’s right, the purple is to signify the partnership between Texaco and The Company, both colours blended together

tomscott · Post by **tomscott** » Wed Mar 25, 2020 2:13 pm

I got intouch with Taylor made decals back in August 2019 and got this as a reply

"Hi Tom

Thanks for your message, unfortunately I don’t sell these anymore due to copyright reasons.

Sorry I wish I could still supply them as they are a cost effective way to keep your badges looking good without the expense of buying brand new badges.

Apologies"

Attilio · Post by **Attilio** » Thu Mar 26, 2020 1:29 am

tomscott wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 2:13 pm I got intouch with Taylor made decals back in August 2019 and got this as a reply

"Hi Tom

Thanks for your message, unfortunately I don’t sell these anymore due to copyright reasons.

Sorry I wish I could still supply them as they are a cost effective way to keep your badges looking good without the expense of buying brand new badges.

Apologies"

Tom, all,

Thanks for the effort.

I too need new decals and that's bad news. However, I found these on eBay and I am wondering if we could use only the "tricolour" section of these vinyl decals:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322967450912

Any idea? It may be worthwhile contacting this seller to check the dimensions...

A

Striven · Post by **Striven** » Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:18 pm

My boot badge is strangely 3D on the coloured portion , will take pics.
Not seen one one here

Papa_Zee · Post by **Papa_Zee** » Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:18 pm

You lot are meticulous.... Damn!!!

tomscott · Post by **tomscott** » Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:41 pm

Im a graphic designer and made my own. I did a lot of research used my current Z4M badges as a template an designed them to OEM spec...

I got in touch with BMW UK and they sent me the most up to date BMW M brand guidelines that they send to dealerships to have collateral produced. I have updated the colours to the newer M brand guidelines as our cars badges were produced using a slightly different Pantone. The newer colours are slightly more vibrant its subtle but looks much better in person.

Just need to find a printer that can print a vinyl that is hard wearing, resists UV (to improve on the current badges which is the issue) and obviously need to speak to a printer to see what vinyl options there are from a finish point of view I think they are gloss as standard, and get some test prints to check the colour accuracy. I also need to see if they can die cut them so there is no work when installing.

Could have a batch made if there is enough demand. They arent cheap to make in singles like £6 per badge with online retailers but I could have a local wrapping company print them and have them done on a big sheet which would reduce the cost considerably.

Beedub might be able to help as im sure he now deals with a lot of printers with wrapping cars with his business Topwrapz

Probably not the best time to enquire tho as most will be closed.

tomscott · Post by **tomscott** » Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:53 pm

Striven wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:18 pm My boot badge is strangely 3D on the coloured portion , will take pics.
Not seen one one here

Probably been replaced by an aftermarket version.

Attilio · Post by **Attilio** » Fri Mar 27, 2020 8:34 pm

Hello all,

a quick update: I came across a UK company that seemingly can do decals out of our specs. I believe the dimensions of the stripes section of the M badges are 30mm x 30mm (side badges) and 35mm x 35mm for the badge on the boot lid.

I just contacted them via email and will follow up over the phone tomorrow to see if there is a chance of getting a run printed for the Forum.

Maybe we could organise a "group buy"?

Attilio

wonkydonkey · Post by **wonkydonkey** » Fri Mar 27, 2020 8:46 pm

Attilio Count me in. I'd probably pay up to £15 or so for the set of three.

MrPT · Post by **MrPT** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 12:22 pm

Attilio, would it be worth getting the media off Tom and seeing if your contact can print and cut to spec?

Attilio · Post by **Attilio** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 12:26 pm

MrPT wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 12:22 pm Attilio, would it be worth getting the media off Tom and seeing if your contact can print and cut to spec?

Good idea! Guess I hadn't read Tom's post properly!

Attilio

Attilio · Post by **Attilio** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 12:30 pm

tomscott wrote: ↑Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:41 pm Im a graphic designer and made my own. I did a lot of research used my current Z4M badges as a template an designed them to OEM spec...

I got in touch with BMW UK and they sent me the most up to date BMW M brand guidelines that they send to dealerships to have collateral produced. I have updated the colours to the newer M brand guidelines as our cars badges were produced using a slightly different Pantone. The newer colours are slightly more vibrant its subtle but looks much better in person.

Just need to find a printer that can print a vinyl that is hard wearing, resists UV (to improve on the current badges which is the issue) and obviously need to speak to a printer to see what vinyl options there are from a finish point of view I think they are gloss as standard, and get some test prints to check the colour accuracy. I also need to see if they can die cut them so there is no work when installing.

Could have a batch made if there is enough demand. They arent cheap to make in singles like £6 per badge with online retailers but I could have a local wrapping company print them and have them done on a big sheet which would reduce the cost considerably.

Beedub might be able to help as im sure he now deals with a lot of printers with wrapping cars with his business Topwrapz

Probably not the best time to enquire tho as most will be closed.

Hello Tom,

I am in touch with this outfit and as suggested I will contact them for printing your work... do you want to PM me?

Thanks
A

Striven · Post by **Striven** » Sat Mar 28, 2020 2:13 pm

My rear badge is decidedly 3D has anyone got a part number for these?

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