08-30-2017, 10:40 PM | #1 |
Second Lieutenant
97
Rep 254
Posts
Drives: 2019 Black 330i xDrive
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Saginaw, MI
|
Black Debadge Success
I decided to finally debadge the car today. I was a little intimidated with everyone always messing it up and having bad experiences. I do have to say that it was extremely easy to do the actual debadge; the only hard part was getting the excess adhesive off and the shadow that was left because the car is nearly 4 years old now. I just bought the car a couple months ago and the badges were just not pleasing and made the rear look to cluttered.
Took me about 3-5 minutes to get the left and right side badges off. Took about 5 minutes to get most of the thick adhesive off. Then I spent about 10-15 minutes scrubbing the last bits of adhesive with Goo Gone Automotive and a microfiber towel, which was a pain. It did get most off, but it took a lot of work into scrubbing it off. I finally switched to a magic eraser with just water and it works so much nicer and got all the remaining adhesive off. Now there was a still a shadow and heres how I completely removed it. First I did a good thorough wash to make sure everything was clean and to remove all of the chemicals from removing the adhesive. I then did 3 rounds of Polishing Compound and that removed the shadow and outline completely. To finish it off I used a paste wax and while I was at it, I did the whole trunk and rear bumper but that part isn't essential, I just did everything while I had the wax out. The polish and wax did a good job and removed any little scratches that were made while removing the adhesive. If you accidentally make any bigger scratches, I would recommend using a more abrasive compound before using the polishing compound and wax. Tools Used:
Products Used:
I'm so much happier without the badges. It looks way cleaner now. If you are going to be a troll or bash debadging because, it was a 3 Series, don't waste your time because I don't care what you think. Im very proud of my car and love it.
__________________
2019 G20 Black 330i xDrive
Last edited by Aevintiri; 08-31-2017 at 02:53 AM.. |
08-31-2017, 02:57 AM | #3 |
Second Lieutenant
97
Rep 254
Posts
Drives: 2019 Black 330i xDrive
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Saginaw, MI
|
The resolution was to large, so I had to reduce the resolution. They are now displaying properly.
__________________
2019 G20 Black 330i xDrive
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-31-2017, 08:33 AM | #5 |
Second Lieutenant
97
Rep 254
Posts
Drives: 2019 Black 330i xDrive
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Saginaw, MI
|
Thanks! I'll take some close ups to ltoday if I can!
__________________
2019 G20 Black 330i xDrive
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-31-2017, 02:16 PM | #6 |
Lieutenant
213
Rep 589
Posts |
Yep, debadged mine a few months back when I purchased it on a lease return, so my deck lid is just over 5 years old, but surprisingly no paint fade. I'm guessing the car was primarily garage kept from the sun.
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-31-2017, 07:41 PM | #7 |
Second Lieutenant
97
Rep 254
Posts
Drives: 2019 Black 330i xDrive
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Saginaw, MI
|
Here's a close up showing that there is no remaining residue or shadows
__________________
2019 G20 Black 330i xDrive
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-31-2017, 10:43 PM | #8 |
Colonel
998
Rep 2,212
Posts |
Is that bad camera or bad orange peel?!
__________________
____________________________________________
2015 BMW 228i in EstorilBlau II Metallic / Terra Dakota Leather - 6-speed manual, M Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Lighting Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon premium sound, Anti-theft alarm system, Blue Metallic Matt Accent Moldings, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Strips, Anthracite Headlining |
Appreciate
0
|
08-31-2017, 11:00 PM | #9 |
Second Lieutenant
97
Rep 254
Posts
Drives: 2019 Black 330i xDrive
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Saginaw, MI
|
Bad orange peel
__________________
2019 G20 Black 330i xDrive
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-01-2017, 06:28 PM | #10 |
Major General
4517
Rep 8,942
Posts |
Wow I'd never take a magic eraser to my car but glad it worked out. For others doing a similar project less work and more time just letting the goo gone soak is the way to go.
__________________
2022 Macan S
2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible |
Appreciate
0
|
09-01-2017, 07:16 PM | #11 |
Second Lieutenant
97
Rep 254
Posts
Drives: 2019 Black 330i xDrive
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Saginaw, MI
|
I tried letting it sit and I didn't help. The magic eraser didn't do any damage to the car except for maybe some very light scratches, but they were easil buffed out by hand with the polish. Just keep the eraser very well lubricated
__________________
2019 G20 Black 330i xDrive
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-04-2017, 08:58 PM | #12 |
#gotboost
517
Rep 861
Posts |
The heat gun is your friend. Heat and goo gone + microfiber towel
__________________
2018 F87 M2 (09/2020 - )
Dinan Cold Air Intake |Dinan Axle Back | VRSF 6.5" Intercooler | VRSF Catless Downpipe | VRSF Charge Pipes | BM3 | MST Inlet v2 | Turbosmart VR11 2013 F30 328i (12/2015 - 09/2020) SOLD! |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Tags |
328d, black, debadge, f30, meguiars |
|
|