Custom 335is badging

FoShizzle · 11-01-2010, 03:07 PM

On my last car I changed my oem 'chrome' badge to matte black.
My current car is an AW 335is and as you may know, shadow line trim and front grill is standard. The rear "335is" badge is still chrome though.
Looking for opinions on what to do with it...

1. Debadge

2. Leave it (not going to happen)

3. Gloss Black

4. Matte Black

5. Red (Custom)

6. Black face with red 'shadow' side edges (Custom)

A few examples: gloss black, matte black, gloss & matte side by side, and red. [Photo's from Bimmian.com]
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Tee212 · 11-01-2010, 03:09 PM

Imo leave it alone, lil crap like that makes the car look cheesy esp tinted tails.

donsgolf2012 · 11-01-2010, 08:19 PM

if you want it black with 5%gloss, buy some plasti-dip. spray it while its on the car and peel it away carefully. Plasti-dip only sticks to the numbers/letters not your paint.

k3m0-330i · 11-01-2010, 08:23 PM

leave it.

3X3=5 · 11-01-2010, 09:18 PM

I think debadge or black. Definitely no red, and no chrome. If you have shadowline trim that's glossy right? And the kidneys are matte? So you could do either gloss or matte black. FYI, I have shadow badges from JLevi (made by Bimmian I think) and the matte black isn't very matte. It's more like satin - I actually painted mine with Rustoleum flat black to make them completely matte.

EHDEN · 11-01-2010, 10:03 PM

i debaged my rear and left the 2 on the sides...keep it symmetrical!

Brey335i · 11-01-2010, 10:30 PM

I have the better answer. Debadge them all

or go with gloss black.

I saw a 335is with gloss black grills, gloss black trim, and gloss black badges. Looked great

NFS13 · 11-02-2010, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Brey335i

I have the better answer. Debadge them all

or go with gloss black.

I saw a 335is with gloss black grills, gloss black trim, and gloss black badges. Looked great

+1 on both thoughts. Gloss black would make the most sense because the rest of the stock trim is GB.

E92-Lighting · 11-02-2010, 02:51 PM

if you already have matte black grilles, then matte black emblems would be an ideal match

FoShizzle · 11-02-2010, 04:31 PM

Thanks for all the responses. I'll probably go with gloss black. Unfortunately, Bimmian doesn't carry the "s" for the "is" models. Nobody else carries these, right?
Elsewhere, I was quoted about 28+ shipping for oem badge and I'd have to paint it.

BimmerRob · 11-02-2010, 07:34 PM

gloss black to match ur exhaust tips

hipnotic · 11-02-2010, 10:17 PM

keep it clean, debadge

EnjoixE92 · 11-27-2010, 01:23 PM

leave it or de-badged, both looks clean!

Mrbig · 11-27-2010, 09:43 PM

Anyone have pics ? I'm up in the car as well has gloss black trim mix with matte black with matte wheels maybe or debadge nice as well ! ! !

dOwNeR · 11-28-2010, 04:55 PM

matte black!!!!!!!!!

M3V8X5V8 · 05-29-2012, 11:13 PM

Did you end up with black emblems? I was thinking gloss black for mine

FoShizzle · 05-30-2012, 10:17 AM

Nope. Never did. The vendors never came out with it and Im too busy to buy a new badge and paint it. I'm not a fan of plasti dip

E90Company · 05-30-2012, 10:31 AM

Debadge

SD ///M4 · 06-01-2012, 07:02 PM

At Bimmerfest 2012 Bimmian said that they were still planning on coming out with black 335is badges. They said that the die to do this would cost around $10K.

I voted matte black but that's only because I Plasti-dipped mine. I'd still like to see a "black chrome" 335is badge that matches the black chrome on the front grille.

JoeyBananaz18 · 06-01-2012, 08:04 PM

I think bimmian has orange!!!

FoShizzle · 06-05-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SD 335is

At Bimmerfest 2012 Bimmian said that they were still planning on coming out with black 335is badges. They said that the die to do this would cost around $10K.

I voted matte black but that's only because I Plasti-dipped mine. I'd still like to see a "black chrome" 335is badge that matches the black chrome on the front grille.

Hey! We talked at Bimmerfest.I was the guy with the white lowered 'is.'
Black chrome would be a perfect choice. I've asked bimmian a number of times since the 'is' came out and their answer has always been 'check back in a few months.' I'm sure it's simple demand. I highly doubt that it would really cost them 10k considering how cheaply things can be manufactured in China. I think they just need enough demand to make a large initial order worthwhile. I believe the OEM chrome rear badge can be had for about $20 online. It makes more sense to just buy a new badge and spray it 'black chrome.' I just don't have the time I used to to be able to get it done.

FAM3 · 06-07-2012, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by FoShizzle

Hey! We talked at Bimmerfest.I was the guy with the white lowered 'is.'
Black chrome would be a perfect choice. I've asked bimmian a number of times since the 'is' came out and their answer has always been 'check back in a few months.' I'm sure it's simple demand. I highly doubt that it would really cost them 10k considering how cheaply things can be manufactured in China. I think they just need enough demand to make a large initial order worthwhile. I believe the OEM chrome rear badge can be had for about $20 online. It makes more sense to just buy a new badge and spray it 'black chrome.' I just don't have the time I used to to be able to get it done.

Where can you buy it online? I have been looking

11-01-2010, 03:07 PM	#1
FoShizzle aka Mike 106 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: AW E92 335is Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: LA/Ventura, CA iTrader: (11)	Custom 335is badging On my last car I changed my oem 'chrome' badge to matte black. My current car is an AW 335is and as you may know, shadow line trim and front grill is standard. The rear "335is" badge is still chrome though. Looking for opinions on what to do with it... 1. Debadge 2. Leave it (not going to happen) 3. Gloss Black 4. Matte Black 5. Red (Custom) 6. Black face with red 'shadow' side edges (Custom) A few examples: gloss black, matte black, gloss & matte side by side, and red. [Photo's from Bimmian.com]
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11-01-2010, 03:09 PM	#2
Tee212 Banned 81 Rep 4,541 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverside iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 335 [8.00]	Imo leave it alone, lil crap like that makes the car look cheesy esp tinted tails.
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11-01-2010, 08:19 PM	#3
donsgolf2012 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	if you want it black with 5%gloss, buy some plasti-dip. spray it while its on the car and peel it away carefully. Plasti-dip only sticks to the numbers/letters not your paint.
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11-01-2010, 08:23 PM	#4
k3m0-330i Major 73 Rep 1,375 Posts Drives: 08 335xi Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albany Ny iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	leave it. __________________ Current 2008 M6 e63 v10 6mt Current 2012 e70 x5 35i -jb4 2008 335xi e92- Sold 2007 335i e90 - Sold 2002 Taig / Red / / / M3 - SOLD
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11-01-2010, 09:18 PM	#5
3X3=5 Lieutenant 117 Rep 557 Posts Drives: in a lot of traffic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Seattle iTrader: (8)	I think debadge or black. Definitely no red, and no chrome. If you have shadowline trim that's glossy right? And the kidneys are matte? So you could do either gloss or matte black. FYI, I have shadow badges from JLevi (made by Bimmian I think) and the matte black isn't very matte. It's more like satin - I actually painted mine with Rustoleum flat black to make them completely matte.
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View Poll Results: What type of Badging?
Debadge	39	36.45%
Leave it as it is / 'chrome'	18	16.82%
Gloss Black	30	28.04%
Matte Black	17	15.89%
Red (Custom)	2	1.87%
Black face with red 'shadow' side edges (Custom)	1	0.93%
Voters: 107. You may not vote on this poll

11-01-2010, 10:03 PM	#6
EHDEN Brigadier General 393 Rep 3,893 Posts Drives: 435i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 435i [7.00]	i debaged my rear and left the 2 on the sides...keep it symmetrical! __________________
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11-01-2010, 10:30 PM	#7
Brey335i Banned 112 Rep 4,771 Posts Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (11)	I have the better answer. Debadge them all or go with gloss black. I saw a 335is with gloss black grills, gloss black trim, and gloss black badges. Looked great
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11-02-2010, 02:51 PM	#9
E92-Lighting 858 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	if you already have matte black grilles, then matte black emblems would be an ideal match
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11-02-2010, 04:31 PM	#10
FoShizzle aka Mike 106 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: AW E92 335is Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: LA/Ventura, CA iTrader: (11)	Thanks for all the responses. I'll probably go with gloss black. Unfortunately, Bimmian doesn't carry the "s" for the "is" models. Nobody else carries these, right? Elsewhere, I was quoted about 28+ shipping for oem badge and I'd have to paint it.
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11-02-2010, 07:34 PM	#11
BimmerRob Lieutenant 47 Rep 486 Posts Drives: F36 435i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	gloss black to match ur exhaust tips __________________ FOR SALE - 2014 Scion FR-S 6 spd, 27,000 ODO $17k pm me 2010 e92 Mojave Metallic - farewell old friend /2013 2015 435i xDrive Gran Coupe Sparkling Brown \| Cocaine White interior \| JB4 \| BMS Intake \| Wagner Intercooler Evo I \| VRSF Downpipes \| ER Chargepipes
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11-02-2010, 10:17 PM	#12
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]	keep it clean, debadge
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11-27-2010, 01:23 PM	#13
EnjoixE92 I'll have the tuna, no crust. 55 Rep 1,681 Posts Drives: 1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 2 iTrader: (3)	leave it or de-badged, both looks clean!
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11-27-2010, 09:43 PM	#14
Mrbig Major 105 Rep 1,439 Posts Drives: 15 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: N.Y.C iTrader: (1)	Anyone have pics ? I'm up in the car as well has gloss black trim mix with matte black with matte wheels maybe or debadge nice as well ! ! !
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11-28-2010, 04:55 PM	#15
dOwNeR New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: white Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: markham iTrader: (0)	matte black!!!!!!!!!
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05-29-2012, 11:13 PM	#16
M3V8X5V8 Private First Class 136 Rep 168 Posts Drives: E92 M3 + F15 X5 50i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Greensboro, NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2014 BMW X5 xDrive50i [0.00] 2009 BMW M3 [9.25]	Did you end up with black emblems? I was thinking gloss black for mine __________________ 2009 E92 M3 Atlantis Blue/Black, Dinan S1 Exhaust/Tune/Intake/Pulleys, ///M Performance Steering Wheel/E-Brake, CF Spoiler/Interior Trim, ZCP Rims, Michelin PSS 2014 F15 X5 xDrive50i Space Grey/Ivory White, M Sport, Exec, B&O, BMS Tune, ///M Performance Splitter/Diffuser/Fins, M50d Blades, 599 Rims, Michelin PSS
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05-30-2012, 10:17 AM	#17
FoShizzle aka Mike 106 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: AW E92 335is Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: LA/Ventura, CA iTrader: (11)	Nope. Never did. The vendors never came out with it and Im too busy to buy a new badge and paint it. I'm not a fan of plasti dip
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05-30-2012, 10:31 AM	#18
E90Company Major General 194 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Debadge
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06-01-2012, 07:02 PM	#19
SD ///M4 ///Multiple 2992 Rep 4,243 Posts Drives: M4 Coupe \| M3 \| Z4M Roadster Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster [8.81] 2016 BMW M4 Coupe ( ... [10.00] 2018 BMW M3 (Euro D ... [0.00] 2011 BMW 335is Coup ... [10.00]	At Bimmerfest 2012 Bimmian said that they were still planning on coming out with black 335is badges. They said that the die to do this would cost around $10K. I voted matte black but that's only because I Plasti-dipped mine. I'd still like to see a "black chrome" 335is badge that matches the black chrome on the front grille. __________________ The Coupe: 2016 M4 \| Sakhir Orange \| Black Full Merino Leather \| CF Trim \| M-DCT \| More \| ED 5/13/16 The Sedan: 2018 M3 \| San Marino Blue \| Black Full Merino Leather \| CF Trim \| M-DCT \| ZCP \| ED 7/18/18 The Roadster: 2006 Z4 \| Interlagos Blue \| Black Extended Nappa Leather \| Carbon Leather Trim \| Purchased 7/19/12
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06-01-2012, 08:04 PM	#20
JoeyBananaz18 Brigadier General 398 Rep 4,084 Posts Drives: metrocard Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whitestone, NY iTrader: (3)	I think bimmian has orange!!! __________________ 7/18/09- I pick up my baby- 2009 E92 335i Xdrive, Space Gray over Coral Red. Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, M-Sport Pkg, 193Ms, Gloss Black grills, Custom Gloss Black Mirrors, Performance shift and E-brake boot, M3 spoiler, Euro fog switch, gloss black interior tim, Coco-Mats (red/black), H&R coilovers, 19'' Alufelgen SF-71s......
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