Replacing the M badges...

Jimyu · Post by **Jimyu** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 6:09 pm

All three of mine have seen better days so i've found the part numbers here

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=51&fg=20

but the picture suggests that the side badges are M/// and the rear badge is ///M

Is this right, as mine all look the same. If not what is the difference in the part? Size?

Thanks

Anakin · Post by **Anakin** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 6:30 pm

Rear one is larger. But all in the same direction, I did mine recently.

Have you found the prices yet ?

Jimyu · Post by **Jimyu** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 7:06 pm

looks like it could cost about £130 for the 3

Is that roughly what you paid?

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:36 pm

All are ///M

Anakin · Post by **Anakin** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 10:08 pm

Jimyu wrote:looks like it could cost about £130 for the 3

Is that roughly what you paid?

I've only done 2 (so far) the other one was in good nick. But yes they are expensive.

Mangozac · Post by **Mangozac** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 10:28 pm

It's only really the coloured sections that go bad, right? I wonder how hard it would be to find some matching paint colours to airbrush on?

AndyBeech · Post by **AndyBeech** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 10:36 pm

Chap on cutters did new stickers for about a fiver, looked like new as the metal bits don't really have any wear. Paying for new badges at the price is...kinda mental!

Mangozac · Post by **Mangozac** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 11:46 pm

AndyBeech wrote:Chap on cutters did new stickers for about a fiver, looked like new as the metal bits don't really have any wear. Paying for new badges at the price is...kinda mental!

Yeah that sounds a better solution!

Jimyu · Post by **Jimyu** » Tue Feb 21, 2017 8:20 am

Presumably he only does the larger rear badge tho?

FD3S · Post by **FD3S** » Tue Feb 21, 2017 12:11 pm

Is there a safe way to remove the old badges without scratching the colour?

AndyBeech · Post by **AndyBeech** » Tue Feb 21, 2017 12:51 pm

Nope he does rear and sides as yes different sizes. All done for a fiver and took me about 15 minutes. Have a search on there, can't remember his username!

Jimyu · Post by **Jimyu** » Tue Feb 21, 2017 12:54 pm

Dental floss and a bit of polish works wonders

Jimyu · Post by **Jimyu** » Tue Feb 21, 2017 12:54 pm

AndyBeech wrote:Nope he does rear and sides as yes different sizes. All done for a fiver and took me about 15 minutes. Have a search on there, can't remember his username!

nice one

D4dawg · Post by **D4dawg** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:07 pm

Took all of mine off to be detailed and renewed the lot
Not cheap but what a difference!
Oem Not flea bay crap
Warm badge with a hairdryer to soften pads
Fishing line to remove
Cutting polish to remove outlines:)

Zed Five · Post by **Zed Five** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:19 pm

Anakin wrote:
Jimyu wrote:looks like it could cost about £130 for the 3

Is that roughly what you paid?
I've only done 2 (so far) the other one was in good nick. But yes they are expensive.

That's a great looking car.

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