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My Ride: 2008 535i
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Mods: Tint (lolololol) any ideas?
I LOVE THIS CAR!!!
(WAAAAAYYYYY better than my previous MB E350, but quite a bit more expensive :( )
I wanted to paint the "535i" on my BMW matte black to go with everything else on the car. I plan to paint the exhaust tips this week sometime. My question was, is there any efficient way of painting them with the lettering still on the car??? I don't want to tamper with taking it off. I can think of just putting simple tape in the spaces as not to get spray paint on the car, but is there a set way people can do it???
Thanks...
oh and I wanted to know, what would look better:
1. ALL (535i) in black
2. Just (35) since ppl know it is a 5er and it is fuel injected
3. Just the (i) in black
4. Just the (535) in black.
Thanks you guys!
Jay
Thanks...
oh and I wanted to know, what would look better:
1. ALL (535i) in black
2. Just (35) since ppl know it is a 5er and it is fuel injected
3. Just the (i) in black
4. Just the (535) in black.
Thanks you guys!
Jay
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My Ride: 2008 535i
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Mods: Tint (lolololol) any ideas?
I LOVE THIS CAR!!!
(WAAAAAYYYYY better than my previous MB E350, but quite a bit more expensive :( )
nobody??? Thanks guys lol....
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My Ride: 530I Silver gray with gray leather with Premium Package, Logic 7 Premium sound system with Ipod interface, xenon adaptive headlights, Active steering, Power retractable rear sunshade, Comfort seats, Cold weather package and M5 OEM 166 wheels, Sprintbooster. Ceramic Tint all around, Bilstein Sports shocks with Eibach springs, Brake performance Rotors and Axxis ceramic pads.
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Originally Posted by al_ongvano' post='1045576' date='Nov 2 2009, 06:48 PM
You can get a black chrome from http://www.bimmian.com/60/SVE/
On the side note, you could use vinyl and heat gun it to the emblem and then use an exacto blade to trim the excess. Otherwise, you'll need to pull it off and spray it.
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Seriously, go the "extra" mile and just take off the badges. You'll know why when you get over-spray on your car. How can you seriously contemplate spraying black paint around your silver car? 
The removal is really easy. However, I would just buy the black badges, because first, they will look better, second, you will have to buy new emblems anyway when you sell the car.
The removal is really easy. However, I would just buy the black badges, because first, they will look better, second, you will have to buy new emblems anyway when you sell the car.
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My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
This goes back to the whole idea of removing badges. I've seen some cars and they actually look nice with a clean back. You can still tell if it's a V6 or V8 by the tailpipes. I've thought about removing the badges, just not sure yet. If I do remove it, it would be funny to see the next punk's face in an accord try me; thinking I only have a good exhaust.
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My Ride: 2008 535i
Options: Sports Pkg/ Premium Pkg/ Navigation/ USB(iPod)
Mods: Tint (lolololol) any ideas?
I LOVE THIS CAR!!!
(WAAAAAYYYYY better than my previous MB E350, but quite a bit more expensive :( )
Originally Posted by Krozi' post='1045595' date='Nov 2 2009, 03:22 PM
Seriously, go the "extra" mile and just take off the badges. You'll know why when you get over-spray on your car. How can you seriously contemplate spraying black paint around your silver car?
The removal is really easy. However, I would just buy the black badges, because first, they will look better, second, you will have to buy new emblems anyway when you sell the car.
The removal is really easy. However, I would just buy the black badges, because first, they will look better, second, you will have to buy new emblems anyway when you sell the car.
The only thing is, this car is leased....so I dont wanna get in trouble after I remove em. I want the Matte look to match everything else (grilles, side markers, exhaust tips, shadow line) you get the point....
Plus I think my parents will flip once I remove the emblems....
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Originally Posted by bubajay' post='1046625' date='Nov 3 2009, 09:18 PM
The only thing is, this car is leased....so I dont wanna get in trouble after I remove em. I want the Matte look to match everything else (grilles, side markers, exhaust tips, shadow line) you get the point....
Plus I think my parents will flip once I remove the emblems....
Plus I think my parents will flip once I remove the emblems....
highly doubt "you would get in trouble" for it tho....
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My Ride: 2008 535i
Options: Sports Pkg/ Premium Pkg/ Navigation/ USB(iPod)
Mods: Tint (lolololol) any ideas?
I LOVE THIS CAR!!!
(WAAAAAYYYYY better than my previous MB E350, but quite a bit more expensive :( )
Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='1046628' date='Nov 3 2009, 09:21 PM
just keep the OEM badges and reapply them when you turn in your lease if you are that worried about it....
highly doubt "you would get in trouble" for it tho....
highly doubt "you would get in trouble" for it tho....
Anybody know any posts on how to apply those badges again?
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Originally Posted by bubajay' post='1046643' date='Nov 3 2009, 09:40 PM
Anybody know any posts on how to apply those badges again?