Shaving side Xdrive emblems

RL67POLO · 12-15-2010, 05:02 PM

I've been considering shaving off the xdrive3.5 emblems on the side of my truck for a couple weeks, anyone else here done it so far?? how hard was it?

I have shaved stuff before with blowdryer/floss but never a BMW so im not sure if theirs holes behind it etc

if anyone has any info itd be a big help

-RL

Stephen5242 · 12-15-2010, 05:23 PM

I have seen some here do it and their pictures. Looks really good. Try searching for debadged . There are no holes behind the side badges nor the X5 badge.

Here is a YouTube video:

of a guy doing it to his 2011 X5.

DOMEPEACE · 12-15-2010, 05:59 PM

Just use some dental floss and slide it behind the emblem apply gentle pressure start from one side and go in an up and down motion. It's best to do when the car is still new, so there will be no discoloration. Once the emblem pops off rub the remaining glue off with your finger it's actually a lot easier than you think.

smallseafishie · 12-15-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DOMEPEACE

Just use some dental floss and slide it behind the emblem apply gentle pressure start from one side and go in an up and down motion. It's best to do when the car is still new, so there will be no discoloration. Once the emblem pops off rub the remaining glue off with your finger it's actually a lot easier than you think.

Fishing line should also work. There is a youtube video of a guy at PCD doing it.

RL67POLO · 12-15-2010, 10:56 PM

Really appreciate it guys, Im going to do that tomorrow and post pics.

How would I get them back on ever again tho?? I know its random but figure just incase I ever have to get them back on better safe then sorry

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smallseafishie · 12-15-2010, 11:10 PM

Just buy new badges from the dealer.

RL67POLO · 12-15-2010, 11:13 PM

I figure since im keeping the badges I could just get some double stick tape but im sure the dealer could put them on to spec/way more level then me with a leveler lol

RL67POLO · 12-18-2010, 02:51 PM

So my girl wants me to shave her emblems on her 3.5 but im keeping my 5.0's, hers is a lease does anyone know if this will be a penalty when i return her car in 3 years? I wouldnt imagine so, anyone have any experience with this?

ad78 · 12-19-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RL67POLO

So my girl wants me to shave her emblems on her 3.5 but im keeping my 5.0's, hers is a lease does anyone know if this will be a penalty when i return her car in 3 years? I wouldnt imagine so, anyone have any experience with this?

we just returned the X5 lease last week. tinted, and debadged. and no problem at all.

SPQR M3 · 12-20-2010, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RL67POLO

So my girl wants me to shave her emblems on her 3.5 but im keeping my 5.0's, hers is a lease does anyone know if this will be a penalty when i return her car in 3 years? I wouldnt imagine so, anyone have any experience with this?

If your girl wants you to shave her emblems, best to use a nice razor and have some fun!

RL67POLO · 12-20-2010, 04:12 PM

hahaha your the man for that one!

I shaved em and saved them in a ziploc, came off real easy and looks so clean without them.. appreciate the replies brothers

RL

DOMEPEACE · 12-26-2010, 08:51 PM

Picked up my car on Monday night and debadged it Tuesday looks so clean, took off all badges.

jackolo · 12-28-2010, 01:41 PM

Can't you just take a blow dryer to heat up the glue and then just peel off? I've done this with several cars and then just cleaned up the area with rubbing alcohol or Goo Gone.

DOMEPEACE · 12-28-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jackolo

Can't you just take a blow dryer to heat up the glue and then just peel off? I've done this with several cars and then just cleaned up the area with rubbing alcohol or Goo Gone.

Depending on how old your car is the more trouble you will run into. I did it to my car the day after I got it , and the glue came right off with no problem at all just rubbed it right off.

Donibm · 02-10-2011, 09:10 PM

I've done mine - actually, I have Doral Collission Center (Miami) do mine. They removed the XDrive on the sides and X5 on the rear.

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Stephen5242 Canada EH! 287 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 3rd Rock from the Sun iTrader: (0)	I have seen some here do it and their pictures. Looks really good. Try searching for debadged . There are no holes behind the side badges nor the X5 badge. Here is a YouTube video: of a guy doing it to his 2011 X5. Last edited by Stephen5242; 12-15-2010 at 05:46 PM..
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DOMEPEACE Enlisted Member 1 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35 sport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Just use some dental floss and slide it behind the emblem apply gentle pressure start from one side and go in an up and down motion. It's best to do when the car is still new, so there will be no discoloration. Once the emblem pops off rub the remaining glue off with your finger it's actually a lot easier than you think.
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RL67POLO Private 5 Rep 63 Posts Drives: BLACK SAPHIRE X5 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X5 [0.00]	Really appreciate it guys, Im going to do that tomorrow and post pics. How would I get them back on ever again tho?? I know its random but figure just incase I ever have to get them back on better safe then sorry Uploaded with ImageShack.us __________________ "Many people talk about success, but only a few really live it"
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smallseafishie Colonel 110 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: AW 07 e92 335i + AW 11 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Just buy new badges from the dealer.
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RL67POLO Private 5 Rep 63 Posts Drives: BLACK SAPHIRE X5 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X5 [0.00]	I figure since im keeping the badges I could just get some double stick tape but im sure the dealer could put them on to spec/way more level then me with a leveler lol __________________ "Many people talk about success, but only a few really live it"
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RL67POLO Private 5 Rep 63 Posts Drives: BLACK SAPHIRE X5 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X5 [0.00]	So my girl wants me to shave her emblems on her 3.5 but im keeping my 5.0's, hers is a lease does anyone know if this will be a penalty when i return her car in 3 years? I wouldnt imagine so, anyone have any experience with this? __________________ "Many people talk about success, but only a few really live it"
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RL67POLO Private 5 Rep 63 Posts Drives: BLACK SAPHIRE X5 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X5 [0.00]	hahaha your the man for that one! I shaved em and saved them in a ziploc, came off real easy and looks so clean without them.. appreciate the replies brothers RL __________________ "Many people talk about success, but only a few really live it"
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DOMEPEACE Enlisted Member 1 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35 sport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Picked up my car on Monday night and debadged it Tuesday looks so clean, took off all badges.
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jackolo Groin Grabbingly Trascendent 44 Rep 431 Posts Drives: 17' M3 ZCP AY/SS 6MT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Edmonton AB iTrader: (5)	Can't you just take a blow dryer to heat up the glue and then just peel off? I've done this with several cars and then just cleaned up the area with rubbing alcohol or Goo Gone. __________________
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Donibm Emperor X5 12 Rep 184 Posts Drives: BMX X5 2009 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida iTrader: (0)	I've done mine - actually, I have Doral Collission Center (Miami) do mine. They removed the XDrive on the sides and X5 on the rear.
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