Cleaning up the badging

TAZ007 · 07-26-2021, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevej2316

Not a problem on matte finish. Think it looks much better. Yeah the cars a bit dirty.

Looks clean.

BMWGirlFL · 07-26-2021, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevej2316

Not a problem on matte finish. Think it looks much better. Yeah the cars a bit dirty.

Love it!

z4viper · 07-31-2021, 03:58 PM

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I’d like to see more photos of that spoiler!

Hey thanks guys - having trouble uploading photos Inc my pp, my Instagram is @z4viper if you wanted to take a look at some shots

jcard71 · 07-31-2021, 04:02 PM

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Looks great, but I'd be nervous about removing it from a matte finish.

Not a problem on matte finish. Think it looks much better. Yeah the cars a bit dirty.

I prefer the badges. Why not display and be proud of what you have.

TAZ007 · 07-31-2021, 04:11 PM

To each their own.

goat30i · 08-01-2021, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jcard71

I prefer the badges. Why not display and be proud of what you have.

Didn't like the dirt that collected in the letters, nor did I care to pluck out any more old dirty towel strings, courtesy of an un-named HOU dealer that was asked not to wash the car, that also rocked the badging just enough to make little marks in the clear coat. So much happier with the clean and smooth look and feel (and never going back to that dealer). Don't have to worry about microfibers snagging, dirt accumulating, etc.

jcard71 · 08-01-2021, 06:29 AM

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I prefer the badges. Why not display and be proud of what you have.

Didn't like the dirt that collected in the letters, nor did I care to pluck out any more old dirty towel strings, courtesy of an un-named HOU dealer that was asked not to wash the car, that also rocked the badging just enough to make little marks in the clear coat. So much happier with the clean and smooth look and feel (and never going back to that dealer). Don't have to worry about microfibers snagging, dirt accumulating, etc.

That's why I use a powerful leaf blower to dry my car after washing. Have not used a towel in a long time.

Kwajtrader · 08-01-2021, 08:09 AM

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That's why I use a powerful leaf blower to dry my car after washing. Have not used a towel in a long time.

That’s a great idea. I hadn’t thought of that!

TAZ007 · 08-01-2021, 09:27 AM

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That’s a great idea. I hadn’t thought of that!

It works amazingly well and is fast.

Mixitt · 08-01-2021, 11:52 AM

I have a large seamless microfiber cloth that works great. Won't snag, fritter, absorbs a huge amount of water and with one wringing out will dry the car spot free.

Ah.....so old school though. Now it's blasting the car with rainwater driven by a high pressure pump system and then hitting the highway 200' out the gate at 70 mph for a quick dry.
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Kwajtrader · 08-01-2021, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TAZ007

It works amazingly well and is fast.

I have an electric leaf blower that will be perfect. I have a 55gal storage tank that is always full of RO/DI water for my saltwater aquarium. I was considering plumbing it to an electric pressure washer for rinsing the car. I have a honda gas powered pressure washer but that seems more fuss than it’s worth to bring it out.

TAZ007 · 08-01-2021, 07:06 PM

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I have an electric leaf blower that will be perfect. I have a 55gal storage tank that is always full of RO/DI water for my saltwater aquarium. I was considering plumbing it to an electric pressure washer for rinsing the car. I have a honda gas powered pressure washer but that seems more fuss than it’s worth to bring it out.

I bought a Ryobi 18V battery light duty pressure washer that hooks to a regular hose that is perfect for the car wash.

Kwajtrader · 08-01-2021, 07:36 PM

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I bought a Ryobi 18V battery light duty pressure washer that hooks to a regular hose that is perfect for the car wash.

I’ll look into that. I have a collection of Ryobi tools.

Mixitt · 08-02-2021, 07:15 AM

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I have an electric leaf blower that will be perfect. I have a 55gal storage tank that is always full of RO/DI water for my saltwater aquarium. I was considering plumbing it to an electric pressure washer for rinsing the car. I have a honda gas powered pressure washer but that seems more fuss than it’s worth to bring it out.

I use (very hard) well water to wash the car. My go to shampoo is CarPro's 'Reset'. Best shampoo ever. Neutral pH. https://drivedetailed.com/carpro-res...roduct-review/ I rinse with the same well water and then do a final rinse at the greenhouse to get it salts free with the rainwater. Your R/O would be perfect and it can be applied at a very low flow to get the job done.

I also have an electric pressure washer. Not needed.

Mixitt · 08-02-2021, 07:20 AM

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I’ll look into that. I have a collection of Ryobi tools.

Me too. Off topic but their electric (brushless motor) chainsaw is awesome, will go thru 8" oak, 12" bar.

BRIANXIX · 02-04-2022, 08:38 PM

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Better nothing

This pic sold me on it. My Z4s getting ceramic coated and debadged
Thank You

BEAR-AvHistory · 02-04-2022, 08:46 PM

Not for me. One thing I did notice like the 330 & 430 debadges it seems to be more popular with the 4 cylinder cars.

BMWGirlFL · 02-05-2022, 05:30 AM

G29 diffuser & tips already show cylinder count. Really just an aesthetic change.

BRIANXIX · 02-05-2022, 07:55 AM

For me its about getting rid of the Sdrive billboard on the back. It's really not needed and IMHO ugly
Edit to add: I got her back today, the shop didn't debadge it, so it looks like I'm keeping it, especially since the ceramic coating i complete

Westside Guy · 02-05-2022, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mixitt

I use (very hard) well water to wash the car. My go to shampoo is CarPro's 'Reset'. Best shampoo ever. Neutral pH. https://drivedetailed.com/carpro-res...roduct-review/.

CarPro Reset is a great pH-neutral shampoo to use on any car with ceramic coating. Also the shop that installed my PPF uses CarPro's DHydrate Drying Towel on all the cars in their shop and I purchased it also. It comes in various sizes and is great to use on PPF and ceramic coatings.
https://www.carpro-us.com/microfiber...towel-28-x-40/

Another tip is to use specialized detergents when washing your microfiber towels.
https://www.carpro-us.com/microfiber...rgent-1-quart/

https://www.chemicalguys.com/microfi...ernal%20Search

BEAR-AvHistory · 02-05-2022, 12:06 PM

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G29 diffuser & tips already show cylinder count. Really just an aesthetic change.

Was just a comment on an observation going back to 2004. Think its very true that BMW people can recognize a car by its rear structure.

Also would expect non BMW people think the cars are ranked by BMW according to their numbers.

Maybe I notice it more because BMW sells a lot more 330's than M340's so by default there will be more debadged 330's

Not really interested in gluing all that stuff back on when the car is to be sold. Will agree the AWD logo is fugly & one badge too many. I could be tempted to remove it if I had one.

My bottom line on any take-offs or add-ons is its your car do what makes you happy.

BMWGirlFL · 02-05-2022, 12:33 PM

Mine was built with factory option that deletes model designation badges. Think look is more common and perceived differently in other markets.

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