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BSM 135i · 02-06-2009, 10:41 PM

Since there's no "real" DIY on here with pictures i thought i'd make one.

Tools used:
1. Painter's tape
2. Small Ruler
3. Sharpie Ultra Fine Marker
4. Dental Floss
5. Hair Dryer
6. Pair of small pliers
7. Couple small towels
8. Goo Gone

First i placed painters blue tape around the OEM pieces and with a ruler marked off where each character starts/ends.

I then used a hair dryer to warm them up then dental floss to get them off, i started on the right.

This shows the adhesive left after using the floss. This can be easily removed with your finger nails.

Cleaned risidual adhesive left with Goo Gone then soap and water to get off any oil.

For the smaller characters "1" and "i" i used a pair of pliers with some tape around prongs so they wouldn't damage them.

Finished product

Overall i'm really happy with the outcome. These are Bimmian Matte pieces they also come in high gloss black but i decided to go with matte since my car is already black. I was really pleased with the finish and quality of them, the double sided tape is a little thicker than OE but it's not noticable unless you're looking for it. Hope this helps anyone that will be doing this in the future.

xbook · 02-06-2009, 11:27 PM

Righteous DUDE!!!!!!!

SLO · 02-06-2009, 11:38 PM

Nice work!! I'm glad someone finally posted this with pictures. I can't tell you know many posts i have replied to trying to type out how to do it and how many people didn't get it.

KEYON · 02-07-2009, 03:17 AM

I like, gonna do to my car soon as well

wuNasty · 02-07-2009, 05:53 AM

i was thinking of doing the same, thanks for the DIY

N54tt · 02-07-2009, 09:23 AM

looks real good!!!

slog · 02-07-2009, 02:00 PM

nice diy!

miro2296 · 02-07-2009, 02:20 PM

great DIY! good job!

BSM 135i · 02-07-2009, 03:56 PM

Thanks for all the comments guys!

BerkTechnology · 02-08-2009, 07:41 PM

Thanks for the DIY! It's really helpful.

BlackjackMulligan · 02-08-2009, 09:09 PM

Great DIY, thanks for taking the time to post. I'd have done the tape but not sure if I'd have thought about the lines that you made. Good idea.

Templedogg · 02-09-2009, 04:25 PM

Great DIY!!! Thanks for posting.

JTdrivin1 · 02-09-2009, 04:28 PM

nice write up!

is there a special double sided tape we should be using? i've got some of that foam type around, but that seems too thick...

achtungE30 · 02-09-2009, 04:34 PM

Great mod...i'm up in the air about it, but like it way more than de-badging!

BSM 135i · 02-09-2009, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTdrivin1

nice write up!

is there a special double sided tape we should be using? i've got some of that foam type around, but that seems too thick...

they come with adhesive already on them, but if you paint them yourself then 3M double sided foam will work, just get the thinnest possible.

BSM 135i · 02-09-2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by achtungE30

Great mod...i'm up in the air about it, but like it way more than de-badging!

i also liked it more than debadging plus my car is black so i get that extra stealth look

KeithLM · 02-09-2009, 06:31 PM

I used a similar method with mine. However I only put lines on the right side of the numbers. Then I had a friend hold a gift card (soft plastic with a straight edge) against the lines and placed the numbers up against that.

yanks4285 · 02-09-2009, 09:22 PM

awesome diy!!!

ruffstik · 03-05-2009, 01:01 PM

I like this a lot...will order some today!

CoolToolGuy · 03-05-2009, 01:16 PM

I've got mine, but was waiting for the weather to warm up a bit. In the meantime I've been thinking about how to mark and align them - this will get it for sure.

OBTW - Thanks also to KeithLM for the credit card tip!

Have Fun,
Rick

adrean8j · 03-05-2009, 03:48 PM

Awesome write-up man! I already knew about HOW to get the numbers off.....I am just excited because you listed the place where you got your replacement numbers/letter from! Its off to Bimmian I go to spend more money....LOL

*edit* aaaand ordered, gloss black to go with my gloss black kidney grills..ohh yeah...thanks again!

ruffstik · 03-12-2009, 06:01 PM

Just put them on....looks hawt!

02-06-2009, 10:41 PM	#1
BSM 135i Colonel Drives: 08' BSM E82 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 2,232 iTrader: (23)	Shadow Emblem DIY Since there's no "real" DIY on here with pictures i thought i'd make one. Tools used: 1. Painter's tape 2. Small Ruler 3. Sharpie Ultra Fine Marker 4. Dental Floss 5. Hair Dryer 6. Pair of small pliers 7. Couple small towels 8. Goo Gone First i placed painters blue tape around the OEM pieces and with a ruler marked off where each character starts/ends. I then used a hair dryer to warm them up then dental floss to get them off, i started on the right. This shows the adhesive left after using the floss. This can be easily removed with your finger nails. Cleaned risidual adhesive left with Goo Gone then soap and water to get off any oil. For the smaller characters "1" and "i" i used a pair of pliers with some tape around prongs so they wouldn't damage them. Finished product Overall i'm really happy with the outcome. These are Bimmian Matte pieces they also come in high gloss black but i decided to go with matte since my car is already black. I was really pleased with the finish and quality of them, the double sided tape is a little thicker than OE but it's not noticable unless you're looking for it. Hope this helps anyone that will be doing this in the future. Last edited by BSM 135i; 02-09-2009 at 08:18 PM.
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02-06-2009, 11:27 PM	#2
xbook Major Drives: '10 AW E82 & '06 BRG/W R53 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 1,477 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 [0.00]	Righteous DUDE!!!!!!! __________________

02-07-2009, 03:17 AM	#4
KEYON Colonel Drives: 2011 SG E92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,674 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.83]	I like, gonna do to my car soon as well __________________ Flickr

02-07-2009, 09:23 AM	#6
N54tt Second Lieutenant Drives: BLUE on BLACK Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MA Posts: 263 iTrader: (0)	looks real good!!! __________________

02-07-2009, 02:20 PM	#8
miro2296 Colonel Drives: '08 Montego Blue BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 2,020 iTrader: (0)	great DIY! good job! __________________ ------------------------------------- BMW 135i/6 Speed/Montego Blue/Formula One Ceramic Tint/JB4/19 inch Iconz 880Z(19X8.5 & 19X10)/Nitto NT555 225/35 & 265/30/E93 M3 front sway bar

02-06-2009, 11:38 PM	#3
SLO Shane Drives: M3, RRS, LR4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 363 iTrader: (0)	Nice work!! I'm glad someone finally posted this with pictures. I can't tell you know many posts i have replied to trying to type out how to do it and how many people didn't get it.

02-07-2009, 05:53 AM	#5
wuNasty Captain Drives: 08 jet black 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 671 iTrader: (0)	i was thinking of doing the same, thanks for the DIY

02-07-2009, 02:00 PM	#7
slog (.) Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 295 iTrader: (0)	nice diy!

02-07-2009, 03:56 PM	#9
BSM 135i Colonel Drives: 08' BSM E82 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 2,232 iTrader: (23)	Thanks for all the comments guys!

02-08-2009, 07:41 PM	#10
BerkTechnology Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,566 iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the DIY! It's really helpful.

02-08-2009, 09:09 PM	#11
BlackjackMulligan Most interesting Roadster Drives: '01 Z3.0 Roady;'10 C300 Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston 'burbs Posts: 2,224 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 Mercedes-Benz ... [0.00] 2001 BMW Z3 3.0 Roa ... [0.00]	Great DIY, thanks for taking the time to post. I'd have done the tape but not sure if I'd have thought about the lines that you made. Good idea. __________________ I can't complain, but sometimes I still do........Life's been good to me so far. - Joe Walsh

02-09-2009, 04:25 PM	#12
Templedogg Captain Drives: 135i, Trailblazer SS, 1934 PU Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 800 iTrader: (1)	Great DIY!!! Thanks for posting. __________________

02-09-2009, 04:28 PM	#13
JTdrivin1 1 Love Drives: 2011 135i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NY Posts: 255 iTrader: (0)	nice write up! is there a special double sided tape we should be using? i've got some of that foam type around, but that seems too thick...

02-09-2009, 04:34 PM	#14
achtungE30 I can has my 135i! Drives: '08 135, '08 X3, '87 e30s52 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 2,910 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135is [4.75] 2010 Cooper S [5.00] 1991 318is [5.00]	Great mod...i'm up in the air about it, but like it way more than de-badging!

02-09-2009, 06:31 PM	#17
KeithLM Proud 1er Drives: Crimson/Coral 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wylie, TX Posts: 699 iTrader: (0)	I used a similar method with mine. However I only put lines on the right side of the numbers. Then I had a friend hold a gift card (soft plastic with a straight edge) against the lines and placed the numbers up against that.

02-09-2009, 09:22 PM	#18
yanks4285 You Can Pay for School, But You Can't Buy Class!! Drives: e90 335i/E82 135I Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: southwest florida Posts: 120 iTrader: (0)	awesome diy!!! __________________ production # 3893xxx vin- 8VF22xxx options: black leather bmw assist int trim aluminum ipod/usb nav power front seats premium hi-fi sport package

03-05-2009, 01:01 PM	#19
ruffstik BMWCCA #403912 Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 672 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	I like this a lot...will order some today! __________________ 2008/135i/BSM/Red Coral/Sport & Premium Packages/Heated Seats/Charcoal CF Fabric Wrapped Trim/35% Ceramic Tint/M Door Sills/De-Badged/M Logo Black License Plate Frame /Shadowline Kidney Grills/OEM 264 Powder Coated Gunmetal Wheels/BMW Performance Exhaust

03-05-2009, 01:16 PM	#20
CoolToolGuy 1er Happy Camper! Drives: '09 135i,'07 X3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 474 iTrader: (0)	I've got mine, but was waiting for the weather to warm up a bit. In the meantime I've been thinking about how to mark and align them - this will get it for sure. OBTW - Thanks also to KeithLM for the credit card tip! Have Fun, Rick __________________ 2009 135i (E82) Space Gray; Gray Leather; Steptronic w/paddles; Premium; Sport; CA - Dinan: Stage 2 ECU; Cold Air Intake; Oil Cooler; Susp. bushings; Strut Brace. - BMWPerf: Suspension; rotors front & rear; exhaust; grilles; sideskirts; trunk spoiler. BMW 261M wheels w/Sumitomo HTR ZIII. - Quaife: LSD. - Custom Graphics. 2007 X3 - 2002 Pontiac Montana

03-12-2009, 06:01 PM	#22
ruffstik BMWCCA #403912 Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 672 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Just put them on....looks hawt! __________________ 2008/135i/BSM/Red Coral/Sport & Premium Packages/Heated Seats/Charcoal CF Fabric Wrapped Trim/35% Ceramic Tint/M Door Sills/De-Badged/M Logo Black License Plate Frame /Shadowline Kidney Grills/OEM 264 Powder Coated Gunmetal Wheels/BMW Performance Exhaust

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