Debadging 335 anyone??

Chio · 11-30-2006, 09:34 AM

just wondering if anyone has or is going to do this?

canucklion · 11-30-2006, 09:36 AM

here's a pshop pic in case you want to know what it looks like

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31725

Ninjaneer · 11-30-2006, 09:39 AM

Not going to. I'm gonna flash my badge proudly

Some people have come up to me asking what I'm driving cos they've never seen the dual exhausts on the sedan. One guy thought it was a 5-series

noro · 11-30-2006, 09:44 AM

I have always debadged my cars (not the m3 though, wanna keep it original). I think makes the car look cleaner. And if anything makes people wonder what I've got.

Chio · 11-30-2006, 09:49 AM

it does look nice

SayBBye · 11-30-2006, 09:58 AM

I will be debagding as soon as i have mine.

bobnaz · 11-30-2006, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noro

I have always debadged my cars (not the m3 though, wanna keep it original). I think makes the car look cleaner. And if anything makes people wonder what I've got.

Like wise

mrahp23 · 11-30-2006, 10:05 AM

I would like to debadge as well. Does anyone know if the dealers would do this for free?

NFS13 · 11-30-2006, 10:19 AM

Debadged.

sstarch1 · 11-30-2006, 10:45 AM

Mine is denadged, ill will post a pic later

TEAShea · 11-30-2006, 10:56 AM

I usually debadge my cars and will probably debadge my 335i also.

TEAShea
from nebraska

vladinecko · 11-30-2006, 11:10 AM

the only bmw i wouldn't debadge are all ///M cars. i just like the logo way too much. all my other ones, badges off. it's a lot cleaner.

Tropicool · 11-30-2006, 11:16 AM

mine is debadged. looks a lot cleaner.

why would i care what engine people think i have? the engine is for the driver

AS328Xi · 11-30-2006, 11:16 AM

I debadged my 328Xi looks a lot better IMO

picus · 11-30-2006, 11:22 AM

Ya, debadging.

aris214 · 11-30-2006, 12:00 PM

yea, euro style

TahoeOG · 11-30-2006, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrahp23

I would like to debadge as well. Does anyone know if the dealers would do this for free?

Are you seriouse??
Bro you could do it your self. I believe their is a DIY on it, if not i know their is one on e46fanatics.com. You don't have to get anyone to do it, you can do it yourself.

picus · 11-30-2006, 02:34 PM

There must be a DIY on it, if not I will write one. It's really, really easy.

picus · 11-30-2006, 02:41 PM

OK, couldn't find one; just some questions on how to do it. So here's a little "how do I debadge in under 5 minutes without screwing anything up"

1) First make sure the badge is adhered using tape/glue and not a bolt. If it is bolted in you will obviously need to remove the bolt and do body work, that is outside the scope of this how to.
2) Tools you will need: A hair-dryer, dental floss, some goo-gone/tarminator/alcohol and water/automotive clay, if you have a Porter Cable you'll use it, if not some ScratchX and an applicator, one mf cloth.
3) Plug in the hair dryer and heat the area around the badge. Put the hair dryer on medium or hot and high cfm, just gently heat the area, keep the dryer ~6 inches from the paint. You will not hurt the paint heating it up. Do this for 3 minutes.
4) Spray the badge area liberally with some goo-gone or alcohol and water.
5) Get about 8 inches of dental floss, and wrap each end around a finger like you were flossing, slide the floss behind the badge and gently move it back and forth while pulling down (again, gently), try your best to also pull the floss towards the badge and away from the paint to avoid little scratches.
6) If the floss breaks use more, if you're getting resistance use more heat. I've debadged like, well, a lot of BMWs, and all of them have been very easy except the Z4M, which uses a lot of adhesive. The 335i is a piece of cake.
7) As the badge is coming off try to hold it so it doesn't fall and hit the paint.
8) You will have some adhesive left on the car. Spray with goo-gone/tarminator and wait 5 min, then remove. Repeat as needed. Use clay if you have it, it makes it much easier.
9) If you have a PC lightly polish the area (white or black pad, light polish, low speed), if you have no PC use scratchx on an applicator.
10) re-wax or seal the area.
11) Profit.

It shouldn't take more than 10 minutes max.

Ninjaneer · 11-30-2006, 02:42 PM

DIY: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...01&postcount=3 - this is what's listed in the DIY section, not exactly step by step

Other helpful threads: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32727

BTW, I do agree that it looks nice. Just not something I want to do at the moment

*edit: ah I posted right after picus, def. more detailed!

Jason · 11-30-2006, 03:22 PM

Good writeup picus.

Added instructions to DIY Master List --
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1721

mrahp23 · 11-30-2006, 04:14 PM

LOL...thanks guys! Can you tell I'm a noob? Much appreciated!

11-30-2006, 09:34 AM	#1
Chio Lieutenant 108 Rep 560 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: STL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 S6 [10.00]	Debadging 335 anyone?? just wondering if anyone has or is going to do this?
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11-30-2006, 09:36 AM	#2
canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	here's a pshop pic in case you want to know what it looks like http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31725 __________________
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11-30-2006, 09:39 AM	#3
Ninjaneer Shadow Warrior 139 Rep 2,095 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Not going to. I'm gonna flash my badge proudly Some people have come up to me asking what I'm driving cos they've never seen the dual exhausts on the sedan. One guy thought it was a 5-series __________________ 335i E90 / Arctic / Gray / Burl Walnut / Steptronic / ZPP / ZSP / Paddles / CA / Nav / PDC / OEM Spoiler Mods: PIAA Angel Eyes, Rear Fog Switch, Escort X50 Blue hardwire, 30% Charcoal Llumar Installing soon: Rear Power Outlets (Happy Robot mod!)
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11-30-2006, 09:44 AM	#4
noro Colonel 90 Rep 2,707 Posts Drives: '91 M3, '04 E46 ZHP, '72 2002 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I have always debadged my cars (not the m3 though, wanna keep it original). I think makes the car look cleaner. And if anything makes people wonder what I've got. __________________ zhpregistry.net - ZHP stats and free classifieds.
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11-30-2006, 09:49 AM	#5
Chio Lieutenant 108 Rep 560 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: STL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 S6 [10.00]	it does look nice
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11-30-2006, 09:58 AM	#6
SayBBye Private 4 Rep 54 Posts Drives: Soon to Be Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (0)	I will be debagding as soon as i have mine. __________________ 2007 BMW 335i - On The Way 2007 Toyota Yaris - Current 2004 Honda S2000 - Sold 1986 Toyota Corolla Hatchback - Sold
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11-30-2006, 10:05 AM	#8
mrahp23 Private First Class 84 Rep 110 Posts Drives: BSM F80 M3; JBM e90 M3; 991.2 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I would like to debadge as well. Does anyone know if the dealers would do this for free?
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11-30-2006, 10:19 AM	#9
NFS13 Car Junkie 21 Rep 1,279 Posts Drives: 335is / R8 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW X6 [0.00] 2012 Porsche Cayman R [10.00] 2011 Audi R8 V10 [7.34]	Debadged.
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11-30-2006, 10:45 AM	#10
sstarch1 From Russia With Boost 36 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: E92 335i - Vroom Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Mine is denadged, ill will post a pic later __________________ 2007 BMW 335i - Delivered 9/8/06 Sparkling Grpahite with Black Leather/Aluminum Trim Premium Package, Sports Package, Comfort Access.
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11-30-2006, 10:56 AM	#11
TEAShea Private First Class 11 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nebraska iTrader: (0)	I usually debadge my cars and will probably debadge my 335i also. TEAShea from nebraska
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11-30-2006, 11:10 AM	#12
vladinecko Brigadier General 277 Rep 3,924 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 1994 BMW 325i [0.00]	the only bmw i wouldn't debadge are all ///M cars. i just like the logo way too much. all my other ones, badges off. it's a lot cleaner. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - IB/Beige/Sycamore Wood/6MT/EDC/ZPP2/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/iPod-USB/Enh. Audio 2008 E92 335i - Montego Blue/Black/Gray Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/HDRadio/iPod-USB - *Sold* 2006 E90 330i - Mystic Blue/Black/Aluminum/6MT/ZPP/iDrive/PDC/Heated Seats/Sat. Prep - *Sold* 1994 E36 325i - Boston Green/Beige/Automatic/ZPP/Heated Seats/Premium Sound - *Sold*
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11-30-2006, 11:16 AM	#13
Tropicool Major 115 Rep 1,439 Posts Drives: F80 SO M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Venice Beach iTrader: (0)	mine is debadged. looks a lot cleaner. why would i care what engine people think i have? the engine is for the driver
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11-30-2006, 11:16 AM	#14
AS328Xi Private 36 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Comp Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	I debadged my 328Xi looks a lot better IMO
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11-30-2006, 11:22 AM	#15
picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Ya, debadging.
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11-30-2006, 12:00 PM	#16
aris214 Private 2 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 1993 325i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	yea, euro style __________________ 1993 325i
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11-30-2006, 02:34 PM	#18
picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	There must be a DIY on it, if not I will write one. It's really, really easy.
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11-30-2006, 02:41 PM	#19
picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	OK, couldn't find one; just some questions on how to do it. So here's a little "how do I debadge in under 5 minutes without screwing anything up" 1) First make sure the badge is adhered using tape/glue and not a bolt. If it is bolted in you will obviously need to remove the bolt and do body work, that is outside the scope of this how to. 2) Tools you will need: A hair-dryer, dental floss, some goo-gone/tarminator/alcohol and water/automotive clay, if you have a Porter Cable you'll use it, if not some ScratchX and an applicator, one mf cloth. 3) Plug in the hair dryer and heat the area around the badge. Put the hair dryer on medium or hot and high cfm, just gently heat the area, keep the dryer ~6 inches from the paint. You will not hurt the paint heating it up. Do this for 3 minutes. 4) Spray the badge area liberally with some goo-gone or alcohol and water. 5) Get about 8 inches of dental floss, and wrap each end around a finger like you were flossing, slide the floss behind the badge and gently move it back and forth while pulling down (again, gently), try your best to also pull the floss towards the badge and away from the paint to avoid little scratches. 6) If the floss breaks use more, if you're getting resistance use more heat. I've debadged like, well, a lot of BMWs, and all of them have been very easy except the Z4M, which uses a lot of adhesive. The 335i is a piece of cake. 7) As the badge is coming off try to hold it so it doesn't fall and hit the paint. 8) You will have some adhesive left on the car. Spray with goo-gone/tarminator and wait 5 min, then remove. Repeat as needed. Use clay if you have it, it makes it much easier. 9) If you have a PC lightly polish the area (white or black pad, light polish, low speed), if you have no PC use scratchx on an applicator. 10) re-wax or seal the area. 11) Profit. It shouldn't take more than 10 minutes max.
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11-30-2006, 02:42 PM	#20
Ninjaneer Shadow Warrior 139 Rep 2,095 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	DIY: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...01&postcount=3 - this is what's listed in the DIY section, not exactly step by step Other helpful threads: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32727 BTW, I do agree that it looks nice. Just not something I want to do at the moment edit: ah I posted right after picus, def. more detailed! __________________ 335i E90 / Arctic / Gray / Burl Walnut / Steptronic / ZPP / ZSP / Paddles / CA / Nav / PDC / OEM Spoiler Mods: PIAA Angel Eyes, Rear Fog Switch, Escort X50 Blue hardwire, 30% Charcoal Llumar Installing soon:* Rear Power Outlets (Happy Robot mod!)
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11-30-2006, 03:22 PM	#21
Jason Administrator 40822 Rep 21,240 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Good writeup picus. Added instructions to DIY Master List -- http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1721 __________________ Check on the Latest BMW News Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel
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11-30-2006, 04:14 PM	#22
mrahp23 Private First Class 84 Rep 110 Posts Drives: BSM F80 M3; JBM e90 M3; 991.2 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	LOL...thanks guys! Can you tell I'm a noob? Much appreciated!
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