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debadging the bmw (archive)

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Posted by AC on January 25, 2000 at 12:33:17:

I've seen some bmws on the freeway without the 323/328/528 numbers. It looks kinda slick.. Does debadging ruin the paint behind? How does this work?

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I used the "from Russia with Love" trick!!! Mr. Los Angeles 16:06 1/25/2000 (0)
Heat gun and a piece of cloth. Mikef 15:49 1/25/2000 (0)
i used a flat head screwdriver covered in a soft cloth. came off very easily (eom) 14:09 1/25/2000 (13)
- Me too, be careful not to slip the screwdriver. Bernard A. 14:13 1/25/2000 (12)
  - Actually only 8hp measured at back wheels! JohnRead 14:16 1/25/2000 (0)
  - BTW, removing the badge gives your car 15hp. Bernard A. 14:14 1/25/2000 (0)
  - BTW, removing the badge gives your car 15hp. Bernard A. 14:14 1/25/2000 (9)
    - Your just SO cool, I wish I could be like you... some of us like the clean look,smartass. 15:16 1/25/2000 (8)
      - Yet somehow, it's mostly 323 owners... go figure! lk 18:37 1/25/2000 (5)
        
        Not true! (more) do0ks 18:29 1/26/2000 (0)
        
        I've seen debadged M5's (nt) HW 13:07 1/26/2000 (2)
        
        same principle: 528i wannabe 540i owners (US only) lk 17:04 1/26/2000 (1)
        
        I'm refering to e34 M5's without the M5 badging(m) HW 19:01 1/26/2000 (0)
        
        I'd debadge even if it was a 750! (eom) AC 11:52 1/26/2000 (0)
      - I was referring to the posts below, get a grip. Bernard A. 16:22 1/25/2000 (0)
      - You're right - I'm so ashamed ... JohnRead 16:14 1/25/2000 (0)
Fishing line may be a bit harsh...try dental floss gmpnyc 13:07 1/25/2000 (1)
- Re: Fishing line may be a bit harsh...try dental f JL 13:54 1/25/2000 (0)
Use a heat gun and some fishing string. Clean up with soap and warm water 12:47 1/25/2000 (0)

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