Remove and Replace Model Number Emblem

Augster · 04-04-2015, 01:58 PM

I recall reading somewhere that the model number emblem affixed on the right rear of the trunk lid is installed with a special BMW alignment tool since these are simply adhesive-backed with no alignment pins and bushings.

Can it be removed and replaced as DIY, and if so, does anyone have any tips on removal and alignment guides/measurements for installing a new emblem?

I'm swapping an LCI trunk lid from a different model and want to install an aftermarket black emblem.

NJ Krish · 04-04-2015, 02:34 PM

Idk about the alignment tool and all that. To remove I just used string/dental floss and heat to remove it. Then used Goo gone to remove any left over adhesive. Anything I couldn't remove I just wet sanded and buffed out.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=239651

sarconi11 · 04-09-2015, 01:11 PM

I replaced mine with gloss black lettering and just did it free hand, you could also cut a stencil around the letters before removing them and then just slip the new lettering through your ghetto stencil lol. Another way is to tape an index card below and draw lines to where the bottom of the letters line up.

Best of luck

1QuikWS6 · 04-09-2015, 04:10 PM

Here ya go, I did this for another member some time ago:

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OK, I whipped up this diagram real quik like (obviously it is Not To Scale)...

Lettering is 7/8" (22mm) up from bottom edge of trunk lid all along
Spacing between the numbers is 1/4" (6.4mm)
Spacing between numbers and letter (if any) is 7/16" (11mm)

>> 1st draw a reference line parallel to the trunk edge and 7/8" (22mm) up like my phantom line shown

>> If you were to lay a ruler on that line, align the 2" (51mm) mark with intersection of that line and trunk edge - the bottom of the badge letter would start there.

>> You could then work backwards using the spacing between letters/numbers as shown (the 7-7/8" (200mm) dimension is really a reference dim, as that is where my particular lettering ended up - depending on your lettering this distance may be different)

The 7-3/4" (197mm) dimension from the centerline of the trunk roundel to the begining forward edge of the '3' is also a reference dim - but you can use these reference dims as a roundabout for your install

Hope this helps ya out

dbworld4k · 04-09-2015, 04:11 PM

^ +1 to that. There are measurements that are part of the BMW TIS program to make it like up properly.

Augster · 04-12-2015, 04:10 PM

Outstanding 1Quik! Thanks!

Game · 04-12-2015, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ Krish

Idk about the alignment tool and all that. To remove I just used string/dental floss and heat to remove it. Then used Goo gone to remove any left over adhesive. Anything I couldn't remove I just wet sanded and buffed out.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=239651

He's not concerned about the debadging part.

NJ Krish · 04-12-2015, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

He's not concerned about the debadging part.

He asked if anyone had tips on removal haha so I did my part :x

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sarconi11 Private First Class 11 Rep 164 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA iTrader: (1)	I replaced mine with gloss black lettering and just did it free hand, you could also cut a stencil around the letters before removing them and then just slip the new lettering through your ghetto stencil lol. Another way is to tape an index card below and draw lines to where the bottom of the letters line up. Best of luck
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