Did mine today. Picked the dual motor off by hand (it was hot today) and used goo gone to clean off the adhesive. BUT i can still see where the letters were as the paint underneath is dull. I cleaned and buffed with water and wipes but it's not improved. Do I need add polish or something else?
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Did mine today. Picked the dual motor off by hand (it was hot today) and used goo gone to clean off the adhesive. BUT i can still see where the letters were as the paint underneath is dull. I cleaned and buffed with water and wipes but it's not improved. Do I need add polish or something else?
How long have you had the car? Mine was only a week old and I used 90% isopropyl alcohol (seemed to work better than GooGone) and then a clay bar followed by a light application of polish. No letter shadowing at all.
Same. Its very suble. I wasn't expecting any shadow but it looks like the car was detailed after the badges were put on.
I'll get some polishing compound and hopefully that will sort it out.
Not a fan of chrome so Dual motor badge gone (with some polishing compound).
Wasn't ready to delete the emblems yet so opted for subduing with vinyls first - gloss white (rear) and ghost pearl white on the front.
Comments?
Wasn't ready to delete the emblems yet so opted for subduing with vinyls first - gloss white (rear) and ghost pearl white on the front.
Comments?
Assuming you don't have a Random Orbital Polisher or you would have already tried that. In that case I would grab a microfiber towel or pad for polishing (use a decent quality one that is new or in good shape) and get some polish (Sonax Perfect Finish as an example but there are many options here) and do a couple passes and re-inspect. This should do the trick.
Mod Y Guy
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Blacked out dual motor emblem was purchased online from Abstract Ocean for like 20bucks. Super simple and easy.
I removed the rear T emblem and then blacked it out myself, then reapplied with 3M double sided tape.
Blacked out dual motor emblem was purchased online from Abstract Ocean for like 20bucks. Super simple and easy.
I removed the rear T emblem and then blacked it out myself, then reapplied with 3M double sided tape.
TomServo
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I debadged all exterior emblems. I started when I had my PPF installed. My detailer asked if I wanted the emblems reinstalled, I'd have to buy a new DUAL MOTOR badge if I wanted it back. But after looking at the car sans badges I told him to leave them all off. Plus it's so much easier to detail the vehicle with a nice smooth surface.
I can always add them back. But for now, I like the stealth look.
I can always add them back. But for now, I like the stealth look.
Thanks! Abstract has been out of stock for at least 3-4 weeks. Hope they are available soon!
Wolfhausen
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When using goo gone, use an undyed microfiber cloth to apply it. I used a yellow Kirkland cloth from Costco to debadge my white 328i and the yellow transferred to the paint. I had to spend some time polishing it out.
Mod Y Guy
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Everyone has their opinion on what looks best. This posting is entitled Debadge Fans though. I couldn't care less what other people think just so it looks good to me. I think the logo alone looks clean (whether chrome or black).
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