[SAADTHESAV]

i would say debadge it, i'm just wondering, how do you debadge it

[VELGEN WHEELS]

I would remove the xdrive but either way it looks clean

[Nirvanatude]

I though about it but decided not to do it with my 335is, mainly because its 'is'. But with my upcoming 435xi I will surely debadge it.

[JJS]

This is the first time I've debadged my car, and from the factory too.



I think it looks much MUCH better naked. Makes claying easier too. I hate bits of clay or wax around badges. The twin pipes are sufficient to betray what lies under the hood/bonnet, for those of a nosey disposition.

[G30 B58]

Originally Posted by Steelers6891

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

Just the plate. Don't draw any more attention to it with any kind of frame.

[fastflyer]

I would debage if I had a 3 series, but I have a 4 series which is quite uncommon still so I like to show the number 4 off

[Steelers6891]

Originally Posted by fastflyer

I would debage if I had a 3 series, but I have a 4 series which is quite uncommon still so I like to show the number 4 off

haha they 4 series in New Jersey is becoming more common then the 3 series in my area

[Steelers6891]

Originally Posted by JJS

This is the first time I've debadged my car, and from the factory too.



I think it looks much MUCH better naked. Makes claying easier too. I hate bits of clay or wax around badges. The twin pipes are sufficient to betray what lies under the hood/bonnet, for those of a nosey disposition.

very nice!!! i was leaning toward just getting rid of the Xdrive but i think i have my mind set on doing a full debadge now. Thanks!

[Thumper333]

Originally Posted by shoptb

On my last 335, I found black numerals and replaced the chrome with those.

That's what I want to do with mine, but I haven't been able to find the "d" easily. Guess I could always just plasti-dip that one but, rather not.


It's funny we think the 2 badges on the rear are too much.....Subabru sticks like 5+ on every tailgate they have.

[fastflyer]

Originally Posted by Steelers6891

haha they 4 series in New Jersey is becoming more common then the 3 series in my area

I've only seen 3 other 4 series in the UK since October. Even in a 5 minute drive to the supermarket I'll see at least 2 3 series.

[joewalton]

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..

I'm not into the de-badge, I'm into the re-badge.

In every country except the United States, M-Sport models get these cool little 1" badges on each fender. This past year I've seen them personally in Italy, Germany, UK, France, China, and Hong Kong. I got my car from Park Ave BMW as well, was just there two days ago getting my snow tires put on, they all loved the fact that I was being true to the European spec.

Note the painted reflectors and painted fender vents too, that the way they look when they come off the assembly line in Germany.

[f30luxline]

I vote for whatever you like. I'm a debadge guy. I think it looks much cleaner without. It really makes the roundel pop on MR. I also have no license plate frame which makes it look that much more cleaner.

My car was already 2 years old when I removed mine and I was able to gently pry them off with a panel tool. Followed up with some light rubbing with my hand and the adhesive came off clean. I did have to buff the area slightly to blend it in.

[Ali Shiralian]

I would never mess with it. Looks nice the way it is. Actually like the 335 and xdrive.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by joewalton

I'm not into the de-badge, I'm into the re-badge.

In every country except the United States, M-Sport models get these cool little 1" badges on each fender. This past year I've seen them personally in Italy, Germany, UK, France, China, and Hong Kong. I got my car from Park Ave BMW as well, was just there two days ago getting my snow tires put on, they all loved the fact that I was being true to the European spec.

Note the painted reflectors and painted fender vents too, that the way they look when they come off the assembly line in Germany.

I'm actually thinking about removing those badges on mine! I've had a few people say oh your car's an M, and then i have to explain it's an M Sport not an M etc! I'm getting a bit tired of it now!

[jhynes]

Debadge. And get the dealer to do it (mine did for free)

[timmahh]

In the same boat. My E90 was jet black, tinted windows, it looked sleeker for some reason w/o the badge. The new one is GSM; xdrive badge and 335i badges are still there. Can't decide.

[bahasad]

Debadge. I'm thinking of doing it, but I would have to put them back on when returning my lease, and don't think I could put them back on exactly where they are now.

If you don't have that problem, then go for it.

[ATLBlue]

Where/When I grew up, people debadged their 316i so you would believe they were driving something quicker
But things have changed and places are different. I simply like the car better debadged and removed the '335i' from mine.

As a sidenote, I am not trying to trick people into believing I have an ///M (but I like the license plate frame ): BMW fans know what an M3 is and other people would not know or care anyhow.



PS: the easiest way to debadge is to use dental floss. You may want to use a hairdryer at the same time to soften the glue. After that, get rid of remaining glue with a microfiber towel and a bit of alcohol. I apply a bit of wax and make it shine and you would never notice the car ever got badged before.

[Steelers6891]

Originally Posted by bahasad

Debadge. I'm thinking of doing it, but I would have to put them back on when returning my lease, and don't think I could put them back on exactly where they are now.

If you don't have that problem, then go for it.

The dealer shouldn't give you a hard time about the badges not being on the car.. I've returned a car in the past with tints and no badges they didn't mention anything about it

Decided to debadge it today. Gonna park the car in the garage for alittle so it can warm up then get to work on it.. ill post pics of the end result.

[jhynes]

Originally Posted by Steelers6891

Decided to debadge it today. Gonna park the car in the garage for alittle so it can warm up then get to work on it.. ill post pics of the end result.

Awesome!! Looking forward to pics!!

[dreamspeed]

Originally Posted by F32 N55

Just the plate. Don't draw any more attention to it with any kind of frame.

When in doubt dont use a frame

[bmwauug]

I debugged the x-drive - really don't like the look. I like the 335 tho...