De-badging my E30 320i

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ChemicalAl
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Post Tue Oct 14, 2008 4:30 pm

Hope that someone can help.
Just wondering if there is a way in which I can take the 320i badge off the back of my car without scratching/damaging the boot lid?
Anyone out there who has a good track record in doing this?
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Post Tue Oct 14, 2008 4:37 pm

ChemicalAl wrote:Hope that someone can help.
Just wondering if there is a way in which I can take the 320i badge off the back of my car without scratching/damaging the boot lid?
Anyone out there who has a good track record in doing this?
I use an old credit card to take the badge off, then t-cut or whatever to get rid of all the sticky residue. Works fine for me !!
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Post Tue Oct 14, 2008 4:38 pm

Length of strong fishing line behind the badge?.
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Post Tue Oct 14, 2008 4:40 pm

Brill, cheers for that, wasn't sure if it was just stuck on with adhesive or was actually bolted on!
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Post Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:37 pm

To remove the M/// badge from my boot I first heated it up slightly with a hair dryer and then used a strong, thin piece of string. Worked fine and didn't remove any paint/laquer.

Good luck, hope this helps.
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Post Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:38 am

Thanks again for the advice - will try it this weekend!
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Post Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:41 pm

Use the G3 buffer mp to take it off will leave no marks and no swirl on the badge stickers as i work for a body shop hope that helps i also do pro detailing for around £70 let me know if any one is intrested.
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Post Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:58 pm

Ask Steve-E30, hes an expert at debadging :teehee: