Boot release badge/mechanism

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bryand

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 Kent
Whilst cleaning today I noticed that the chrome parts of the boot release handle/badge is showing signs of corrosion/blistering, I don't believe it's an expensive part but is it an easy fit for someone like myself who doesn't like to get their hands dirty? :lol:
 
Are you sure its not the actual emblem thats rusting and not the plate behind it. I believe the emblem is just stuck onto the mechanism handle.
 
From memory it's bolted on from the inside.
All it does is operate a micro switch, nothing fancy.
Yes poor, the chrome blisters as the alloy corrodes underneath.
Quality car you see.
 
mcbutler said:
Are you sure its not the actual emblem thats rusting and not the plate behind it. I believe the emblem is just stuck onto the mechanism handle.
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It's partly the edge of the badge and partly behind it when operated, probably caused by trapped water.
 
flybobbie said:
From memory it's bolted on from the inside.
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Thanks, that's good to know, I will pay a visit to the stealers to see how much they want for one, only used ones on ebay for around £35.
 
Maniac said:
We all secretly grinned when you said it wouldn’t be expensive in your earlier post.
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It's been nearly 20 years since my last BMW, my old age has clearly made me forget some of the bills :lol:
 
I just purchased a 16 plate E89 from BMW in January they were trying to convince me the badge had been scratched causing the corrosion

I suggested it was the alloy coroding pushing the chrome off

It got replaced under warranty
 
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