Debadge or not ??????

Steelers6891 · 01-30-2015, 11:41 AM

Hey everyone, I know its been asked many of times but i'm really having a hard time deciding if I want to debadge my F30 or not.. All my past cars have been debadged idk why im having a hard time deciding with this one.. Going for a nice clean look..

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!!
(sorry for the crappy iphone pics)

Alan_NJ · 01-30-2015, 12:08 PM

I have the same exact car and didnt debadge,
But then again I would never debadge any car.

Maybe youre having a hard time deciding because youre getting older and realizing it doesnt matter anymore.
Still looks plenty "clean" and badass with the badges.

smithf80 · 01-30-2015, 12:09 PM

I debadged my last car and liked it more then I thought I would. I would atleast take the XDrive badge off really, leave the 335i if you want.

G30 B58 · 01-30-2015, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by smithf32

I debadged my last car and liked it more then I thought I would. I would atleast take the XDrive badge off really, leave the 335i if you want.

This, although, I'm debadged.

I see someone had a name change......

Steelers6891 · 01-30-2015, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan_NJ

I have the same exact car and didnt debadge,
But then again I would never debadge any car.

Maybe youre having a hard time deciding because youre getting older and realizing it doesnt matter anymore.
Still looks plenty "clean" and badass with the badges.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone!! i was also giving it thought to just get rid of Xdrive.. I feel like its too much on the trunk

335BOY · 01-30-2015, 12:32 PM

I have debadged every car I've had for the last 15 years. S4, 335 e92.......

325bim · 01-30-2015, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelers6891

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan_NJ

I have the same exact car and didnt debadge,
But then again I would never debadge any car.

Maybe youre having a hard time deciding because youre getting older and realizing it doesnt matter anymore.
Still looks plenty "clean" and badass with the badges.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone!! i was also giving it thought to just get rid of Xdrive.. I feel like its too much on the trunk

Dump that license plate frame first!

1987E30M3 · 01-30-2015, 12:35 PM

not my style

Steelers6891 · 01-30-2015, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 325bim

Dump that license plate frame first!

That's also on my list of things to do!! hahah any suggestions???

Hernandiaz11 · 01-30-2015, 12:58 PM

I would have also removed the x-drive badge by now.

Alan_NJ · 01-30-2015, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelers6891

That's also on my list of things to do!! hahah any suggestions???

Get the carbon fiber one to match the spoiler.
Its on my list, but for the time being I just have a smooth black frame from a local auto parts store.

shoptb · 01-30-2015, 01:20 PM

I always remove the "X-Drive" badge...I think it looks goofy. As for the numerical...that's a personal decision. On my last 335, I found black numerals and replaced the chrome with those. Looked pretty awesome. On my 328, I just removed the numerals altogether.

spuntyb · 01-30-2015, 01:26 PM

I debadge mine without a second thought. What benefit do badges confer? None.

///Cardia · 01-30-2015, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by smithf32

I debadged my last car and liked it more then I thought I would. I would atleast take the XDrive badge off really, leave the 335i if you want.

+1

Occean · 01-30-2015, 01:29 PM

I much prefer debadged - mainly because I buy cars for me not anyone else and it can be a little more anonymous ....and surprising!

Saying that my current is badged....are they easy to remove?

shoptb · 01-30-2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Occean

I much prefer debadged - mainly because I buy cars for me not anyone else and it can be a little more anonymous ....and surprising!

Saying that my current is badged....are they easy to remove?

You need to use something (hair dryer, heater) to warm up the badge, and then I use dental floss to remove the badge. It takes a while, but this ensures that there are no scratches.

Steelers6891 · 01-30-2015, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by shoptb

You need to use something (hair dryer, heater) to warm up the badge, and then I use dental floss to remove the badge. It takes a while, but this ensures that there are no scratches.

+1 also get yourself some goo gone to remove any left over adhesive

S4NoMore · 01-30-2015, 01:43 PM

I vote for debadge, I think it always looks better nice and clean. Very easy to do, especially on newer cars. Heat helps, park in the sun and use a heat gun or hair dryer if you're in an area with temperatures below 70ish. Dental floss to take the plastic off, and then roll the bulk of adhesive with your finger. I just did a friends 135i with that method in a matter of 5 minutes. Goo-gone or similar will take care of any remnants. Make sure to polish, or at least wax the area afterwards.

Occean · 01-30-2015, 01:44 PM

Thanks both, I may do this to mine - it was respecced so it's the first bimmer I've had badged

335BOY · 01-30-2015, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by shoptb

I always remove the "X-Drive" badge...I think it looks goofy. As for the numerical...that's a personal decision. On my last 335, I found black numerals and replaced the chrome with those. Looked pretty awesome. On my 328, I just removed the numerals altogether.

I think thats what most debadgers do.

tex2670 · 01-30-2015, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelers6891

Hey everyone, I know its been asked many of times but i'm really having a hard time deciding if I want to debadge my F30 or not.. All my past cars have been debadged idk why im having a hard time deciding with this one.. Going for a nice clean look..

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!!
(sorry for the crappy iphone pics)

I never really understood this? Why does one want to debadge their car? Especially if you have a 335?

squidlyboy · 01-30-2015, 02:41 PM

debadge

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Occean Private First Class 24 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 1 series Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I much prefer debadged - mainly because I buy cars for me not anyone else and it can be a little more anonymous ....and surprising! Saying that my current is badged....are they easy to remove?
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