Debadging 335 anyone??

kymedic25 · 08-15-2011, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoti

I always thought if I had the black badging I'd keep it on. But it *still* looks better w/o it! (BTW, nice crimson red e90!

)

Thanks. More mods to come and I will post pics when they are done.

lalessi526 · 08-16-2011, 02:27 PM

You should be proud to drive a 335 no way

e92stance · 08-16-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lalessi526

You should be proud to drive a 335 no way

People who know BMW's will be able to tell if you have a 335 even without badging!!!! Take that shit off, driving a 335 is nothing special at all, the car is a piece of shit that everybody on here will tell you is an awesome tuner car! Reality check....its not. Everybody in their mother has a pos 07 335 now, hood rats can finally afford it bc its under 25k now!!! lol jk (but not really) De-badging a car is a great way to keep the young punks off your ass trying to race you! the car looks way better without.....

kpsquared · 08-16-2011, 04:45 PM

IDK, I think it looks a lot cleaner without...

DrtyJersey · 10-28-2011, 10:43 AM

Does debadging leave a imprint? I'm kinda of scared to do it for that reason ??

hipnotic · 10-28-2011, 11:41 AM

i debadged mine because of csl trunk

stricklcp · 01-03-2012, 07:21 PM

Debaged my 335i today....badges were uber easy.....it was a bitch trying to get off the adhesive residue (1 hour) though. Soaking with Goo Gone worked well for me. Tricky......patience is key.

ArsE92 · 02-18-2012, 08:54 AM

Just debadged mine following a guide on here. Used a hair-dryer which definitely loosened the adhesive up making it simple to get the badges off. The remnants of residue were a pain though, had to use a clay bar.

Also fitted my lip spoiler.

Ptuh Ptuh · 08-28-2012, 12:19 PM

Going to debadge my 335 this weekend, going to pick up some goo gone or 3m adhesive removal (whichever one i find first) and use some floss, if floss doesn't do the trick i have a fishing and tackle shop down my block i can pick up some string from. I hope it's as easy as everyone makes it out to be!

OfficialBOLO · 08-28-2012, 12:34 PM

i have debadged 3 cars already and no matter which car it is (Acura, VW, BMW) it made them look that much better and cleaner. I recommend 3M adhesive remover spray, its the best stuff out there in my opinion.

jamiepstewart · 09-14-2012, 01:45 PM

I have debadaged just about every car I have ever owned (20+ cars).. couple of small exceptions. And each every time I do, I have successfully used Meguiar's Ultimate Compound (formerly #9). This stuff is incredible.
http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotiv...mate-compound/

Here is a terrible pict of my 330, sans the badges.

But I concur: hairdryer, dental floss, beer, patience... and it will come up. Use your fingernail to scrape off the sticky stuff as much as you can, then use rubbing alcohol to get up the big bits, then use the Meguiar's. To smooth it all out. Then wax afterwards. If you do it right, it will be VERY difficult to see the shadow in the paint.

EJ_3 · 09-15-2012, 03:37 PM

Debadging gives a clean look, point blank. Like many stated before, we know what we drive. People ask me all the time if I have a 328i or M3. You'll be surprise how many people don't know what a 1/3/ or 5 35i exist.

e92ben · 09-16-2012, 01:42 AM

I love debadged!
I'd never debadge an M tho

Chuck · 09-16-2012, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Manny_World

Debadging gives a clean look, point blank. Like many stated before, we know what we drive. People ask me all the if I have a 328i or M3. You'll be surprise how many people don't know what a 1/3/ or 5 35i exist.

I left mine debadged when I put the CSL trunk on, but I put the 335i badge on about four months ago (think it makes my car look like it came with a "rare" performance package

).

Now nobody asks me about my "M3" at gas stations anymore....

EJ_3 · 09-16-2012, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by e90Elvis

I left mine debadged when I put the CSL trunk on, but I put the 335i badge on about four months ago (think it makes my car look like it came with a "rare" performance package

).

Now nobody asks me about my "M3" at gas stations anymore....

Sick, looks clean. I thought about putting my badge back on but squashed that idea. Afraid it won't be even or in the right spot.

Chuck · 09-16-2012, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Manny_World

Sick, looks clean. I thought about putting my badge back on but squashed that idea. Afraid it won't be even or in the right spot.

Yeah -- had to measure it several times against my old deck lid and I still kind of squint at it like I'm mentally measuring it sometimes. If it hasn't bothered me enough to pull it back off by now though, it must be straight. Enough.

CJ421 · 09-16-2012, 08:08 AM

Debadge FTW, I dig the symmetrical look.

cvc 22349a · 09-16-2012, 10:18 AM

First thing I did to my car 5+ yrs ago-debadge

waldoaz · 09-16-2012, 05:47 PM

i do it to all my cars so am considering on the BMW

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08-16-2011, 04:45 PM	#136
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10-28-2011, 10:43 AM	#137
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10-28-2011, 11:41 AM	#138
hipnotic Major General 149 Rep 6,604 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	i debadged mine because of csl trunk __________________
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01-03-2012, 07:21 PM	#139
stricklcp fair to partly cloudy 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Debaged my 335i today....badges were uber easy.....it was a bitch trying to get off the adhesive residue (1 hour) though. Soaking with Goo Gone worked well for me. Tricky......patience is key.
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02-18-2012, 08:54 AM	#140
ArsE92 First Lieutenant 23 Rep 396 Posts Drives: E92 335i SE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North-West UK iTrader: (1)	Just debadged mine following a guide on here. Used a hair-dryer which definitely loosened the adhesive up making it simple to get the badges off. The remnants of residue were a pain though, had to use a clay bar. Also fitted my lip spoiler.
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08-28-2012, 12:19 PM	#141
Ptuh Ptuh Private 18 Rep 91 Posts Drives: E90 LCI 335IX M Sport Pkg Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York, New York iTrader: (0)	Going to debadge my 335 this weekend, going to pick up some goo gone or 3m adhesive removal (whichever one i find first) and use some floss, if floss doesn't do the trick i have a fishing and tackle shop down my block i can pick up some string from. I hope it's as easy as everyone makes it out to be! __________________ '09 E90 LCI 335i xDrive M Sport Pkg
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08-28-2012, 12:34 PM	#142
OfficialBOLO Captain 37 Rep 735 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 335i X-Drive MSport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Brooklyn iTrader: (3) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i X-Drive [0.00]	i have debadged 3 cars already and no matter which car it is (Acura, VW, BMW) it made them look that much better and cleaner. I recommend 3M adhesive remover spray, its the best stuff out there in my opinion. __________________ 2013 F30 335i X-Drive / AW / CR / MSPORT / PREMIUM / TECH / HK / Heated Seats / Sport Auto / PDC / M Performance Grills and Spoiler / 20% tint (sold) 1995 Toyota Supra Single Turbo (for sale)
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09-14-2012, 01:45 PM	#143
jamiepstewart BMW Convert 4 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, Sport, Manual Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: King of Prussia, PA iTrader: (0)	No Badges I have debadaged just about every car I have ever owned (20+ cars).. couple of small exceptions. And each every time I do, I have successfully used Meguiar's Ultimate Compound (formerly #9). This stuff is incredible. http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotiv...mate-compound/ Here is a terrible pict of my 330, sans the badges. But I concur: hairdryer, dental floss, beer, patience... and it will come up. Use your fingernail to scrape off the sticky stuff as much as you can, then use rubbing alcohol to get up the big bits, then use the Meguiar's. To smooth it all out. Then wax afterwards. If you do it right, it will be VERY difficult to see the shadow in the paint. Attached Images __________________ *I am a BMW Convert* 2006 330i, Manual, Sport 2006 530xi Wagon
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09-15-2012, 03:37 PM	#144
EJ_3 Colonel 371 Rep 2,839 Posts Drives: e92 335i, e34 525i & e60 530i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: N Las Vegas iTrader: (13) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [8.34] 2016 Ram 1500 Sport [8.00] 1994 BMW 525i [10.00] 2007 BMW 530i [8.66]	Debadge FTW Debadging gives a clean look, point blank. Like many stated before, we know what we drive. People ask me all the time if I have a 328i or M3. You'll be surprise how many people don't know what a 1/3/ or 5 35i exist. Attached Images __________________ click here for mods Last edited by EJ_3; 09-16-2012 at 07:32 AM..
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09-16-2012, 01:42 AM	#145
e92ben Brigadier General 1053 Rep 3,205 Posts Drives: BMW M3 BMW 635csi Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kenosha Wi iTrader: (7)	I love debadged! I'd never debadge an M tho __________________ e92 ///M3
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CJ421 Brigadier General 1516 Rep 4,099 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Blue Bell, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M3 Sedan [9.50]	Debadge FTW, I dig the symmetrical look. Attached Images __________________ 2024 BMW M3 Sedan Frozen Pure Grey II/Fjord Blue, 6MT Past: 2021 Z4 M40i Frozen Grey II/Black Alcantara \| 2017 F30 340i Mineral Gray/Coral Red, 6MT \| 2011 E92 335i Le Mans Blue/Black, 6MT
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09-16-2012, 10:18 AM	#150
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waldoaz Private 8 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	i do it to all my cars so am considering on the BMW
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