how to change '335i' rear badges?

satz · 02-18-2016, 05:56 PM

hi all

I'd like to change my chrome 335i rear badge to a matte black version.

Could someone post a link or two to some good suppliers (even on ebay)?

And, though I've found instructions on removing existing numbers (using fishing line and hair dryer), I can't find any tips on how to align the new numbers.

I'd like to get the placement of the new numbers exactly the same as the old ones.

thanks in advance

VTECaddict · 02-18-2016, 09:04 PM

You can always just plasti-dip them.

satz · 02-18-2016, 09:53 PM

Wouldn't I still have to remove them to plasti-dip, and then replace them on the car?
Or can I mask off the areas around the letters, and just use plastidip spraycan?

cheers

Manberg · 02-18-2016, 10:44 PM

I just taped a Square around the letters with blue painters tape and news paper. You can use trash bags or anything really. Once Plasti-Dip dries, it will tear along any 'sharp' edges. In this case it will tear along the base of the lettering since there is a gap between the trunk and the letters. So simply pull it up from the taped off seam and most of it should come off in one go. I had almost a perfect stencil of plasti-dip 335i when I did mine. If any gets caught inside the numbers, use a tooth pic to pull/poke it out.

Youtube is a great place to find a DIY for this.

satz · 02-21-2016, 03:46 PM

I ended up using plasti-dip. The cans are expensive downunder (A$30).

Followed your guidance, and videos on youtube. Also did my kidney grilles.

When I did the letters and peeled off the surrounding carefully after a few hours, it still took some off the end 'faces' of a couple of digits. I painted them with a permanent marker to hide the chrome.

cheers

Manberg · 02-22-2016, 01:40 AM

Wow, sorry to hear they are 30 bucks man. Probably could have got you a few and mailed them for cheaper. $7 here in cali. I usually only wait about 10-15 mins after the last coat to peel it off. Usually easier when its still drying. You can spray some into a small container and paint it on with a brush.

udm328i · 02-24-2016, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by satz

hi all

I'd like to change my chrome 335i rear badge to a matte black version.

Could someone post a link or two to some good suppliers (even on ebay)?

And, though I've found instructions on removing existing numbers (using fishing line and hair dryer), I can't find any tips on how to align the new numbers.

I'd like to get the placement of the new numbers exactly the same as the old ones.

thanks in advance

Bimmerzone has the #'s/ letters for $5 a piece, another forum member made this, I switched to matte black also this worked well

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=486352

TBN54 · 02-24-2016, 10:15 AM

Badge delete ftw.

Tazer999 · 03-01-2016, 08:33 PM

I changed mine out to a larger carbon fiber badge. Easiest way to align them is to lay out all of the decals face down onto a piece of painters tape with the bottom of the numbers flush with the line of tape. Then just peel the adhesive off the back of the numbers and apply the entire strip of painters tape to the car using a rubber level underneath it (if that makes sense).

I used https://bimmian.com/Accessories-for-...ehicle-Emblem/

satz · 03-01-2016, 09:30 PM

Does anyone know where to get the smaller size 335is badges that only that model seemed to have on its side panel, near the indicator repeaters?

Cheers

xyaaeg234g234 · 03-02-2016, 08:53 AM

Bimmian sells 'Custom Vehicle Emblems' that do have a smaller, non-italic size, seems they run about 7/8". You can get any letter/number combination you want.

https://bimmian.com/Accessories-for-...ustom-Vehicle/

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satz Lieutenant Colonel 360 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: A land down under iTrader: (0)	Wouldn't I still have to remove them to plasti-dip, and then replace them on the car? Or can I mask off the areas around the letters, and just use plastidip spraycan? cheers
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Manberg Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 335i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I just taped a Square around the letters with blue painters tape and news paper. You can use trash bags or anything really. Once Plasti-Dip dries, it will tear along any 'sharp' edges. In this case it will tear along the base of the lettering since there is a gap between the trunk and the letters. So simply pull it up from the taped off seam and most of it should come off in one go. I had almost a perfect stencil of plasti-dip 335i when I did mine. If any gets caught inside the numbers, use a tooth pic to pull/poke it out. Youtube is a great place to find a DIY for this. __________________ M-Sport, 6MT, PPK, JB4 ISO + Rev.3, VRSF 7'' FMIC, VRSF Catless DP, BMS Charge Pipe, MFactory LSD, Öhlins R&T, M3 Control Arms, Rogue 6MT Bushings, Remus Exhaust, Duke Dynamics CF Diffuser, Cyba Scoops, VMR VB3 19s, BMS Clucth Stop
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satz Lieutenant Colonel 360 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: A land down under iTrader: (0)	I ended up using plasti-dip. The cans are expensive downunder (A$30). Followed your guidance, and videos on youtube. Also did my kidney grilles. When I did the letters and peeled off the surrounding carefully after a few hours, it still took some off the end 'faces' of a couple of digits. I painted them with a permanent marker to hide the chrome. cheers
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02-22-2016, 01:40 AM	#6
Manberg Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 335i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Wow, sorry to hear they are 30 bucks man. Probably could have got you a few and mailed them for cheaper. $7 here in cali. I usually only wait about 10-15 mins after the last coat to peel it off. Usually easier when its still drying. You can spray some into a small container and paint it on with a brush. __________________ M-Sport, 6MT, PPK, JB4 ISO + Rev.3, VRSF 7'' FMIC, VRSF Catless DP, BMS Charge Pipe, MFactory LSD, Öhlins R&T, M3 Control Arms, Rogue 6MT Bushings, Remus Exhaust, Duke Dynamics CF Diffuser, Cyba Scoops, VMR VB3 19s, BMS Clucth Stop
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Tazer999 Private 32 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2016 M2 DCT Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Vernon, BC iTrader: (0)	I changed mine out to a larger carbon fiber badge. Easiest way to align them is to lay out all of the decals face down onto a piece of painters tape with the bottom of the numbers flush with the line of tape. Then just peel the adhesive off the back of the numbers and apply the entire strip of painters tape to the car using a rubber level underneath it (if that makes sense). I used https://bimmian.com/Accessories-for-...ehicle-Emblem/
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satz Lieutenant Colonel 360 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: A land down under iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know where to get the smaller size 335is badges that only that model seemed to have on its side panel, near the indicator repeaters? Cheers
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xyaaeg234g234 happy. 139 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: palm beach county iTrader: (4)	Bimmian sells 'Custom Vehicle Emblems' that do have a smaller, non-italic size, seems they run about 7/8". You can get any letter/number combination you want. https://bimmian.com/Accessories-for-...ustom-Vehicle/ __________________ '09 Jet Black E90 335i \| BMS DCI \| Forge DV \| VRSF CP, DP, 7" FMIC, Exhaust \| MHD Stg 2 / 93 Oct \| Koni Yellow / H&R Sport \| Mooooarrrrrr this list is getting too long.....
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