Black Badging?

MuchMoore · 07-14-2009, 08:30 PM

What do you guys think about blackout (matte) badging on a TiAg? Im just talking about the "335i" lettering, not the roundels.

XPO186 · 07-14-2009, 08:40 PM

Would look cool... if there was anything else on the exterior that matched it, such as window trim, roof, kidneys, etc.

I gotta say though, debadging is a much cleaner look overall

MuchMoore · 07-14-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MuchMoore

What do you guys think about blackout (matte) badging on a TiAg? Im just talking about the "335i" lettering, not the roundels.

Of note: I have blackout grilles and window trim already.

Legato2057 · 07-14-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MuchMoore

Of note: I have blackout grilles and window trim already.

By window trim I assume you mean you got rid of all the chrome right? If so, I would go for it. It would definitely bring together the overall look that you are going for your car. Also consider going for Blackline lights if you haven't yet, maybe even tint them too.

MuchMoore · 07-15-2009, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Legato2057

By window trim I assume you mean you got rid of all the chrome right? If so, I would go for it. It would definitely bring together the overall look that you are going for your car. Also consider going for Blackline lights if you haven't yet, maybe even tint them too.

Yea, I have OE matte black trim...as well as blacklines. Im not really going for a "blackout" look, but the badge is the last piece of chrome/silver on the exterior, haha.

AMT92 · 07-15-2009, 03:06 AM

I just did a gloss black badge from jlevisw, love it!

Legato2057 · 07-15-2009, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MuchMoore

Yea, I have OE matte black trim...as well as blacklines. Im not really going for a "blackout" look, but the badge is the last piece of chrome/silver on the exterior, haha.

Maybe not a "blackout" look, you don't have to tint the taillights, but it definitely makes a difference in the overall look of the car. The stock taillights just look odd to me and you can get the OEM Blacklines for $275 + shipping at Tishcher BMW.

You could always try these clear lights which I got from http://www.JLeviSW.com :

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281312

remmib · 07-15-2009, 02:01 PM

Debadge.

1clean335i · 07-15-2009, 02:09 PM

I have a set of black 335i emblems I bought from **********s a while ago... never used them. Let me know if you want them

iheartsole · 07-15-2009, 02:24 PM

looks good on black cars iono about other colors

SV Concepts III · 07-16-2009, 02:15 AM

Go for it, I did it on my 1er and love the look.

MuchMoore · 07-17-2009, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Go for it, I did it on my 1er and love the look.

Thanks Nick, ordered!

AMT92 · 07-17-2009, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MuchMoore

Thanks Nick, ordered!

Post pics when you get them!

E92-Lighting · 07-17-2009, 11:59 AM

go for it, looks very sexy

bmwpow3r · 07-17-2009, 06:29 PM

i got a blacked out grill, 335i symbol, and roundels on my alpine white e90. i love it! it gives the car a subtle different look from other e90s.

i definitely say go for it!

Craig@SupremePower · 07-17-2009, 07:53 PM

debadge fo sho...

SV Concepts III · 07-18-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwpow3r

i got a blacked out grill, 335i symbol, and roundels on my alpine white e90. i love it! it gives the car a subtle different look from other e90s.

i definitely say go for it!

+1 Great look for White, the contrast works well.

tintivilus · 07-20-2009, 03:35 PM

My wife debadged her 325 last year and the look's been growing on me. I'll probably debadge next time I polish.

That said... black on TiAg would look pretty good, especially since you already have black trim. If you don't like it you can always pull it off later

View Poll Results: Which type of badging looks best?
Blackout (matte)	26	49.06%
OE (Chrome)	3	5.66%
Debadge	24	45.28%
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bmwpow3r Private 4 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NC iTrader: (1)	i got a blacked out grill, 335i symbol, and roundels on my alpine white e90. i love it! it gives the car a subtle different look from other e90s. i definitely say go for it!
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tintivilus Lieutenant Colonel 26 Rep 1,826 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake County, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00] 2003 325i [0.00]	My wife debadged her 325 last year and the look's been growing on me. I'll probably debadge next time I polish. That said... black on TiAg would look pretty good, especially since you already have black trim. If you don't like it you can always pull it off later
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