Ok to debadge?

andyffer · 06-25-2008, 12:16 PM

I got my car 2 octobers ago. Sparkling graphite, Its been parked in the sun. Not all the time but a significant amount. I've been on trips for a few days and it was left in the sun.

Do you think that if I debadge it, there would be an outline? If so could that be taken care of and how.

Tallest · 06-25-2008, 12:40 PM

2 octobers ago?

never heard anyone say that, lol.

I don't think there will be any issues after you remove the badge. If car was 10 years old than may be. Anyway, nothing a little polishing won't fix. Definately do it, mine came without badges and Its better that way - i think the placement of the badge is ackward - too close to the roundel. It used to fit better on older bimmers, where there was a nice space over the taillight but now it's a bit strange so debadge FTW!

MarioKart · 06-25-2008, 12:48 PM

Should be no problem, I did my Benz after 5 years. Sometimes there is a difference but you can use rubbing compounds and/or wet sand it. You will be fine, I love not having the "335i" emblem

tintivilus · 06-25-2008, 12:59 PM

We just debadged our 2004 E46 this past weekend and it looks great. Don't worry about it.

andyffer · 06-25-2008, 01:59 PM

allllllrigght! I'll do it!
And if it doesnt look good... Im coming after you guys!

me92 · 06-25-2008, 02:15 PM

no problem! wax it after debage!

E92-Lighting · 06-25-2008, 02:56 PM

nothing wrong with debage

bolinp78 · 06-25-2008, 03:16 PM

After about that amount of time I debadged my graphite G35, and there was definitely some shadowing. It didn't look terrible though. Just take one number off, and if it looks terrible, reapply it.

pittyinSC · 06-25-2008, 03:23 PM

Took mine off of January 06 build in August of 07 and did not notice
anything wrong, it looks much better without badges IMO

E91 Dude · 06-25-2008, 04:23 PM

I have a SG, park outdoors, and debadged after 2.5 years. Washed, clay barred, polished, waxed, and there was still an outline left over. Not a big deal or very noticable unless you're really close and looking for it. I think it looks better debadged though.

asdflkijd · 06-25-2008, 04:32 PM

DOooooooOooooooOoOOoOOooOo ITTTTTT!

looks so much better shaved

solefald · 06-25-2008, 06:42 PM

i re-badged mine with black badge. looks sick

AJerman · 06-25-2008, 06:49 PM

There may be an outline still after you debadge it, but as others have said, spot detail that area, and give it a few days. It'll fade a little and blend in more.

PIMPIN THE E92 · 06-25-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by asdflkijd

DOooooooOooooooOoOOoOOooOo ITTTTTT!

looks so much better shaved

haha

Glassy · 06-26-2008, 03:27 AM

i had my space gray e92 in arizona for about 2 years and i just debadged it about 4 days ago. Looks perfectly fine. Use some goo gone to remove the excess 3m tape left behind and then clay bar to smooth it out and it should be all good.

E90Stryker · 06-26-2008, 05:54 PM

You can use some GooGone then polish to remove the leftovers from the debadging. Good luck

AV9 · 06-26-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by andyffer

I got my car 2 octobers ago. Sparkling graphite, Its been parked in the sun. Not all the time but a significant amount. I've been on trips for a few days and it was left in the sun.

Do you think that if I debadge it, there would be an outline? If so could that be taken care of and how.

you got your car in oct of 2006?? i havent met neone that's gotten it that early, besides myself lol...

andyffer · 06-27-2008, 09:17 PM

could I polish this spot by hand?
I dont have a random orbital

andyffer · 06-30-2008, 01:29 AM

check it out!
no shadow line
sweeeeeeeeeet

Thank for the help guys, I know its about the simplest thing to do but...

MarioKart · 06-30-2008, 12:15 PM

Looks good! I love the look or know emblems.

TiAg335i · 06-30-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by avzbmveh

you got your car in oct of 2006?? i havent met neone that's gotten it that early, besides myself lol...

Um...I got mine is Sept. 2006...I was the first dude in America to have one...July 2006 build date.

E92 maniac · 07-07-2008, 09:13 PM

HELP!!! do you guys use rubbing alcohol to debadge your car? does it mess up your clear coat?

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Tallest Major General 1586 Rep 6,435 Posts Drives: 911 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sweden iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 911 [10.00]	2 octobers ago? never heard anyone say that, lol. I don't think there will be any issues after you remove the badge. If car was 10 years old than may be. Anyway, nothing a little polishing won't fix. Definately do it, mine came without badges and Its better that way - i think the placement of the badge is ackward - too close to the roundel. It used to fit better on older bimmers, where there was a nice space over the taillight but now it's a bit strange so debadge FTW! __________________ 997.2 F30.F11.E86.E90.E90.E36
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MarioKart Lieutenant 71 Rep 494 Posts Drives: Black on Black Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ventura, CA iTrader: (13)	Should be no problem, I did my Benz after 5 years. Sometimes there is a difference but you can use rubbing compounds and/or wet sand it. You will be fine, I love not having the "335i" emblem __________________ 15' YMB M4, TC Kline ℅ camber plates, AWE Exhaust 544whp Stage 1 Map. Past E90 335iA BLK/BLK 19" IForged Daytona, UR Intake, JB3 2.0, RR DP, AA intercooler, HKS BOV, KWV2, 424whp
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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]	We just debadged our 2004 E46 this past weekend and it looks great. Don't worry about it.
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andyffer Banned 157 Rep 563 Posts Drives: 700hp M3 - Interlagos E92 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Paradise Valley, Arizona iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Bugatti Veyron [0.00]	allllllrigght! I'll do it! And if it doesnt look good... Im coming after you guys!
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me92 ______________________ 36 Rep 927 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 335 iTrader: (0)	no problem! wax it after debage!
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E92-Lighting 889 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	nothing wrong with debage
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bolinp78 G35 convertee 71 Rep 1,008 Posts Drives: 2008 335i (AW) Join Date: May 2008 Location: . iTrader: (1)	After about that amount of time I debadged my graphite G35, and there was definitely some shadowing. It didn't look terrible though. Just take one number off, and if it looks terrible, reapply it.
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pittyinSC Drives Smart 55 Rep 2,393 Posts Drives: 1968 Austin Mini Cooper 1380cc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Took mine off of January 06 build in August of 07 and did not notice anything wrong, it looks much better without badges IMO __________________ 08 BMW ///M5 Space Gray/Black 6 speed Engine: RPi GTS exhaust, RPi Scoops, Carbon Filter Delete Exterior: Glossy Black Kidneys, LUX V3, OEM LED License Plate light, Bruce License Plate Adapter
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E91 Dude First Lieutenant 54 Rep 318 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Location iTrader: (2)	I have a SG, park outdoors, and debadged after 2.5 years. Washed, clay barred, polished, waxed, and there was still an outline left over. Not a big deal or very noticable unless you're really close and looking for it. I think it looks better debadged though.
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asdflkijd Aberry is a scammer 593 Rep 5,507 Posts Drives: SGM E92 335i, AM E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00] 2007 E90 335i (Reti ... [9.00]	DOooooooOooooooOoOOoOOooOo ITTTTTT! looks so much better shaved
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solefald Nigerian Prince 410 Rep 2,180 Posts Drives: '11 F25 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List '11 BMW F25 [0.00]	i re-badged mine with black badge. looks sick __________________ http://soundcloud.com/djtchort
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AJerman Major 32 Rep 1,381 Posts Drives: '08 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wake Forest, NC iTrader: (0)	There may be an outline still after you debadge it, but as others have said, spot detail that area, and give it a few days. It'll fade a little and blend in more. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i: Jet Black, Jade Gray, Gray Poplar, 6MT - Stock... for now.
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Glassy E36, E46, E90, E92, F32 103 Rep 366 Posts Drives: G20 M340i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cali iTrader: (2)	i had my space gray e92 in arizona for about 2 years and i just debadged it about 4 days ago. Looks perfectly fine. Use some goo gone to remove the excess 3m tape left behind and then clay bar to smooth it out and it should be all good.
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E90Stryker New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	You can use some GooGone then polish to remove the leftovers from the debadging. Good luck __________________ 2006 e90 330i monaco blue/black/sports/premium/ steptronic I have no money to buy a camera because all my money goes into my bimmer. picture goes here
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andyffer Banned 157 Rep 563 Posts Drives: 700hp M3 - Interlagos E92 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Paradise Valley, Arizona iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Bugatti Veyron [0.00]	could I polish this spot by hand? I dont have a random orbital
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andyffer Banned 157 Rep 563 Posts Drives: 700hp M3 - Interlagos E92 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Paradise Valley, Arizona iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Bugatti Veyron [0.00]	check it out! no shadow line sweeeeeeeeeet Thank for the help guys, I know its about the simplest thing to do but...
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MarioKart Lieutenant 71 Rep 494 Posts Drives: Black on Black Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ventura, CA iTrader: (13)	Looks good! I love the look or know emblems. Attached Images __________________ 15' YMB M4, TC Kline ℅ camber plates, AWE Exhaust 544whp Stage 1 Map. Past E90 335iA BLK/BLK 19" IForged Daytona, UR Intake, JB3 2.0, RR DP, AA intercooler, HKS BOV, KWV2, 424whp
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E92 maniac LURKER 7 Rep 131 Posts Drives: CAUTIOUSLY Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fog City iTrader: (0)	HELP!!! do you guys use rubbing alcohol to debadge your car? does it mess up your clear coat?
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