debadge car

vadimo · 02-05-2017, 05:30 PM

i am thinking that i would like to hide xdrive and 320d badges, is it big body holes to cover up or even easy to remove?

Squiretolley · 02-05-2017, 05:32 PM

They're stuck on. Really easy to remove, just need a hairdryer, fishing line or cotton and tar & glue remover to clear the residue.

Plenty of guides/vids on tinternet.

Goneinsixtyseconds · 02-05-2017, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by vadimo

i am thinking that i would like to hide xdrive and 320d badges, is it big body holes to cover up or even easy to remove?

I might be wrong, but I'm pretty sure it's just glue holding it on. A piece of cotton slid down the back to peel it off and then just polish the remaining glue off.

Darth Helmut · 02-05-2017, 05:37 PM

Yep, just stuck on. Removed my XDrive and silver 435d (replaced latter with black ones). Just be careful with the hair dryer and dont get it too hot otherwise it can affect the lacquer. Left the hair dryer a little bit too long on the XDrive badge area and it crazed very slightly. Took ages to sort it out with lots of resin polish and buffing back.

vadimo · 02-05-2017, 05:40 PM

ahh cool guys, this will be my first mod on my f30 lol

cheers

Dave1963 · 02-05-2017, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by vadimo

ahh cool guys, this will be my first mod on my f30 lol

cheers

I did mine this morning. Hairdryer and an old banjo string (wire). The residue rubs off with your thumb, but still leaves some behind. I used Autoglym intensive tar remover to get it off and then polished it after. Took 15 minutes max.

JustChris · 02-06-2017, 02:11 AM

Warm day, small bit of hair dryer time on the badge and then fishing wire in behind to remove it. Easy.

F30Andy · 02-06-2017, 11:40 AM

I've seen people do it with a kettle full of boiling water and some dental floss.

Jeff123 · 02-06-2017, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by F30Andy

I've seen people do it with a kettle full of boiling water and some dental floss.

That sounds like the best idea.

Did mine with a hairdryer and ended up rubbing the skin off my fingers i got the metal so hot. The glue took some shifting on mine, so the tar remover is probably a good idea as well.

I also melted the fishing line, so would say dental floss is best.

SteveChester · 02-06-2017, 12:22 PM

Difficult to hide the fact that it's an X drive though - using the step ladder to get in and out gives you away!!!!

Dave1963 · 02-06-2017, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveChester

Difficult to hide the fact that it's an X drive though - using the step ladder to get in and out gives you away!!!!

There is that of course. I put a yard of sand in the boot of mine to bring it down a bit.....

vadimo · 02-06-2017, 01:35 PM

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There is that of course. I put a yard of sand in the boot of mine to bring it down a bit.....

i feel more privileged riding high, i rise above non xdrive owners, lol

vadimo · 02-26-2017, 01:29 PM

well finally got around to remove badging, i am happy, her arse looks better

i used boiled water and letters started to come off with medium resistance using flat plastic blade but most of the adhesive tape got left on the body so i carried on pouring hot water and basically trying to break and soften the tape with intermittent usage of the Auto Glym.

First mod

CazuaLLUK · 02-26-2017, 03:07 PM

Used dental floss!

UKF30 · 02-26-2017, 03:10 PM

i paid £5 to window tint guy and he took them off for me coz it is pain to remove sticky tape but can easily be done though

Edinburra · 02-26-2017, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CazuaLLUK

Used dental floss!

Dental floss and WD40 to clean up the residue sticky tape. Simples.

SonicDad · 02-26-2017, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CazuaLLUK

Used dental floss!

+1 The sticky residue was removed with tar remover and then a bit of polish. It does make the back end cleaner

AlfaM · 02-26-2017, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by vadimo

i am thinking that i would like to hide xdrive and 320d badges, is it big body holes to cover up or even easy to remove?

The xdrive badges are actually welded on now because they are so desirable to thieves. Grinder or chisel to take off.

vadimo · 02-26-2017, 04:01 PM

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The xdrive badges are actually welded on now because they are so desirable to thieves. Grinder or chisel to take off.

oh dear, i can imagine thieves running around with hair dryer or hot boiling water and pry tools doing their nasty deeds to x drive badges.

well in that case i have beat them to it on my car, haha

CazuaLLUK · 02-26-2017, 05:00 PM

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I've used pubic hair

Lol, tough stuff?

02-05-2017, 05:30 PM	#1
vadimo Major 312 Rep 1,341 Posts Drives: 2014 F30 320D X-Drive Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Surrey UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 M340i [0.00]	debadge car - after market solution i am thinking that i would like to hide xdrive and 320d badges, is it big body holes to cover up or even easy to remove? __________________ Current Ride: 2020 G20 M340i in Metallic Black Sapphire with Individual Full Merino Ivory White and Piano Black Trim Previous Ride1: 2014 F30 M Sport 320D X-Drive Auto, Dakota Beige Leather, M Sport Brakes, Adaptive M Suspension, Paddle Shifters, 19" 403 Alloys, Folding Mirrors, Pro Sat Nav & Harman Kardon Surround Sound. Previous Ride2: 2004 E46 M Sport 320CI Auto, Montana Beige Leather & 18" 135M Alloys.
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Squiretolley Private First Class 49 Rep 199 Posts Drives: F25 X3 35d msport Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Derby iTrader: (0)	They're stuck on. Really easy to remove, just need a hairdryer, fishing line or cotton and tar & glue remover to clear the residue. Plenty of guides/vids on tinternet. __________________ 2014 F31 320d M Sport 8AT, MG, M Sport + pack, heated seats, front/rear PDC, M Performance front grille, M Performance twin exhaust pipes.
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Darth Helmut Banned 1780 Rep 2,029 Posts Drives: BMW F32 435d XD Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The Penthouse, Death Star iTrader: (0)	Yep, just stuck on. Removed my XDrive and silver 435d (replaced latter with black ones). Just be careful with the hair dryer and dont get it too hot otherwise it can affect the lacquer. Left the hair dryer a little bit too long on the XDrive badge area and it crazed very slightly. Took ages to sort it out with lots of resin polish and buffing back.
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vadimo Major 312 Rep 1,341 Posts Drives: 2014 F30 320D X-Drive Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Surrey UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 M340i [0.00]	ahh cool guys, this will be my first mod on my f30 lol cheers __________________ Current Ride: 2020 G20 M340i in Metallic Black Sapphire with Individual Full Merino Ivory White and Piano Black Trim Previous Ride1: 2014 F30 M Sport 320D X-Drive Auto, Dakota Beige Leather, M Sport Brakes, Adaptive M Suspension, Paddle Shifters, 19" 403 Alloys, Folding Mirrors, Pro Sat Nav & Harman Kardon Surround Sound. Previous Ride2: 2004 E46 M Sport 320CI Auto, Montana Beige Leather & 18" 135M Alloys.
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JustChris General 17546 Rep 25,130 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Warm day, small bit of hair dryer time on the badge and then fishing wire in behind to remove it. Easy.
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F30Andy Brigadier General 1779 Rep 3,491 Posts Drives: An Entire Fleet Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I've seen people do it with a kettle full of boiling water and some dental floss.
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vadimo Major 312 Rep 1,341 Posts Drives: 2014 F30 320D X-Drive Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Surrey UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 M340i [0.00]	well finally got around to remove badging, i am happy, her arse looks better i used boiled water and letters started to come off with medium resistance using flat plastic blade but most of the adhesive tape got left on the body so i carried on pouring hot water and basically trying to break and soften the tape with intermittent usage of the Auto Glym. First mod __________________ Current Ride: 2020 G20 M340i in Metallic Black Sapphire with Individual Full Merino Ivory White and Piano Black Trim Previous Ride1: 2014 F30 M Sport 320D X-Drive Auto, Dakota Beige Leather, M Sport Brakes, Adaptive M Suspension, Paddle Shifters, 19" 403 Alloys, Folding Mirrors, Pro Sat Nav & Harman Kardon Surround Sound. Previous Ride2: 2004 E46 M Sport 320CI Auto, Montana Beige Leather & 18" 135M Alloys.
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CazuaLLUK Banned 2221 Rep 5,897 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Black F30 M Sport Join Date: May 2016 Location: Portsmouth, UK iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW 320d F30 [10.00]	Used dental floss!
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UKF30 Brigadier General 2524 Rep 3,863 Posts Drives: BMW G30 LCI Black Saphire Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	i paid £5 to window tint guy and he took them off for me coz it is pain to remove sticky tape but can easily be done though
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