Debadging Cars

rocketman · 04-08-2008, 11:01 PM

I just want to know more about taking the back number badging off cars.
Why do most people do it?
Is it a DIY or is there body work needed? ... cost?

I have tried searching but don't know what to look for.

THX

Mattscott · 04-08-2008, 11:06 PM

dental floss, a hair dryer, and some goo-gone

Mattscott · 04-08-2008, 11:07 PM

heat up the glue behind the numbers with the hair dryer, run the dental floss behind it to cut it. Use the goo-gone and a cloth to remove the residue.

GAM3OVR85 · 04-08-2008, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocketman

I just want to know more about taking the back number badging off cars.
Why do most people do it?
Is it a DIY or is there body work needed? ... cost?

I have tried searching but don't know what to look for.

THX

Debadging DIY: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...487#post558487
A whole DIY Page

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1721
GL

rocketman · 04-08-2008, 11:09 PM

Can we take a poll.....

GAM3OVR85 · 04-08-2008, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocketman

Can we take a poll.....

Im debadging my car very soon

......looks way cleaner

mJ335 · 04-09-2008, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocketman

I just want to know more about taking the back number badging off cars.
Why do most people do it?
Is it a DIY or is there body work needed? ... cost?

I have tried searching but don't know what to look for.

THX

The ONLY reason why you do it is because your car looks CLEAN without those numbers on the side. I debadged my 03 TL and looked hell of a lot cleaner. But this time, the representation of my badge means something to me, so I leave it on

Use dental floss to take out emblem and then use Goo-Gone to wipe out the residue.

LOLrance · 04-09-2008, 12:08 AM

For the detailing freaks out there, be aware that goo gone does strip any carnauba or sealant that you had on there. Make sure to clean the area after with soap and water and re apply another layer of wax/sealant.

cbad335 · 04-09-2008, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattscott

dental floss, a hair dryer, and some goo-gone

Exactly. I didn't even need the hair dryer. Couldn't be easier. Although, fishing line may be less likely to tear than dental floss.

McLuVan · 04-09-2008, 01:06 AM

off

Papa13 · 04-09-2008, 02:43 AM

Off

Comet · 04-09-2008, 03:20 AM

badge on...

I have a feeling this is gonna turn into a 335 vs other 3s again

personally I don't know of many 335 drivers that debadge
most ppl debadge to hide that they have the lower model... or so I feel.. I'm display my 335 badge proudly
in fact, I'm trying to find 335i Tshirts/caps
not regular 3 series.. just to differentiate myself from all the 320s that ride around..

karliejai · 04-09-2008, 03:49 AM

look cleaner in the back

Andro07 · 04-09-2008, 04:06 AM

Off

Couch · 04-09-2008, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattscott

heat up the glue behind the numbers with the hair dryer, run the dental floss behind it to cut it. Use the goo-gone and a cloth to remove the residue.

If it's hot enough where you live, no heat needed. Did mine with just floss, followed up with Goo-Gone. Done.

matt_435xi · 04-09-2008, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comet

badge on...

I have a feeling this is gonna turn into a 335 vs other 3s again

personally I don't know of many 335 drivers that debadge
most ppl debadge to hide that they have the lower model... or so I feel.. I'm display my 335 badge proudly
in fact, I'm trying to find 335i Tshirts/caps
not regular 3 series.. just to differentiate myself from all the 320s that ride around..

+1

i agree with you - in America that is seems to be the case, but i have spent significant time working in germany and i have discovered a lot of the high-end models (what we take for granted as we dont' have 4cyl 3ers) remove their badges as a security measure, so that their cars are sorta in disguise.

Laxdude · 04-09-2008, 09:39 AM

I debadeged my 335 so other 3'ers will try to race me

rocketman · 04-09-2008, 09:53 AM

Wow I figured the issue would be more one sided.
This is a close race.

Dragonman4 · 04-09-2008, 11:26 AM

I'm still debating between leaving it on or off. For now I think I will keep it on until I do more mods.

mfstout · 04-09-2008, 11:30 AM

My dealer did it for me on delivery. I figured it they screwed it up they'd have to fix it. Looks awesome on a black car.

matt_435xi · 04-09-2008, 11:38 AM

i think i would debadge my car if i updated the ECU. i would like to sport a DINAN3 badge if they did the work, but that requires another $8k in dinan stuff.

Papa13 · 04-09-2008, 12:26 PM

Debadging your car has nothing to do with trying to "hide" somehting. I have debadged every car I have owned. Going back to a 79' Vette, 86' Porsche 944 turbo, 88' m3, up untill now. It's clean, the way it should be.

Plus anyone who knows anything about cars will know the differnece between a 335 and a 328 when they see them, so why boast?

Take the shite off!

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On	42	34.43%
Off	80	65.57%
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Mattscott Major General 108 Rep 8,327 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beaumont, CA iTrader: (2)	heat up the glue behind the numbers with the hair dryer, run the dental floss behind it to cut it. Use the goo-gone and a cloth to remove the residue. __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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LOLrance The Law. 301 Rep 14,283 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	For the detailing freaks out there, be aware that goo gone does strip any carnauba or sealant that you had on there. Make sure to clean the area after with soap and water and re apply another layer of wax/sealant. __________________
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rocketman Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MN / TX iTrader: (0)	Wow I figured the issue would be more one sided. This is a close race. __________________ 325xi //TS//Premium//Cold Weather//Xenons
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