Shadow Emblem DIY

gtaday51 · 03-12-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by adrean8j

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!

Take pictures when your done. I'm seriously considering doing this to my SGm as well.

nordique14 · 03-12-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gtaday51

Take pictures when your done. I'm seriously considering doing this to my SGm as well.

Shadowline badging on my SGM vert can be found here:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...17&postcount=8

matt · 03-19-2009, 11:11 AM

i got the 135i emblem from bimmian in glossy black.
never had the car badged so...i dont know wheres the right spot to put it at.

my dealer told me theres no kind of templet. so what to do?

KeithLM · 03-19-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by matt

i got the 135i emblem from bimmian in glossy black.
never had the car badged so...i dont know wheres the right spot to put it at.

my dealer told me theres no kind of templet. so what to do?

Well I think about your only option is to find someone else with a 135i, use the blue painters tape (it's very gentle on paint) and try your best to make a template.

Monaco35Dream · 03-19-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by matt

i got the 135i emblem from bimmian in glossy black.
never had the car badged so...i dont know wheres the right spot to put it at.

my dealer told me theres no kind of templet. so what to do?

want me to take some measurements?

matt · 03-19-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Monaco35Dream

want me to take some measurements?

if you could take a few pictures with a ruler next to it that would be nice

KeithLM · 03-19-2009, 11:50 AM

You might go up and visit the body shop at your dealer. They might not have a template, but they may have a simple procedure for doing it right and might do it just to be nice. Be real friendly, ask for their advice on doing this, and see what happens.

matt · 03-19-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KeithLM

You might go up and visit the body shop at your dealer. They might not have a template, but they may have a simple procedure for doing it right and might do it just to be nice. Be real friendly, ask for their advice on doing this, and see what happens.

Asked the dealer, he would do it, no problem, but they're also only doing it by eye. measurements ftw!

fmxomar · 03-19-2009, 01:35 PM

why are you guys just not painting your stock ones and re installing them ?
anyways thats why i did yesterday. i used plasti-dip paint that stuff is crazy !

matt · 03-19-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by fmxomar

why are you guys just not painting your stock ones and re installing them ?
anyways thats why i did yesterday. i used plasti-dip paint that stuff is crazy !

never had one

matt · 03-26-2009, 04:31 AM

sooo...i found a install instruction on the BMW TIS for the badge.

it shows exactly where to add the letters.

if someone needs it, send pm.

KeithLM · 03-26-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fmxomar

why are you guys just not painting your stock ones and re installing them ?
anyways thats why i did yesterday. i used plasti-dip paint that stuff is crazy !

That must be some pretty nice paint if it gives you the shadowline gloss look. Also, they don't cost to much, why not buy them in black if that's the color you want and be assured of a quality appearance?

fmxomar · 03-26-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KeithLM

That must be some pretty nice paint if it gives you the shadowline gloss look. Also, they don't cost to much, why not buy them in black if that's the color you want and be assured of a quality appearance?

gloss is the gay

my window trim, grills, roof, wheels, and emblem are all matte black

but it is not hard to get a paint that is "shiny" and "black" like the shadowline golss parts lol

ptack · 03-28-2009, 01:12 PM

Just to add to the DIY, here's what I did.
First I took a piece of graph paper and measured and cut out a rectangle that fit just around the existing numbers. Then I taped the paper in place over the numbers and marked exactly where the numbers were. Then just fold the paper up, remove the OEM badge, clean rear, pull paper back down, place new numbers on car.
Probably took all of 20 minutes start to finish.

BSM 135i · 03-28-2009, 01:47 PM

good job ptack! never thought of that...btw nice choice on matte i'm starting to think matte looks better than glossy on ANY color

ptack · 03-28-2009, 02:55 PM

It's sort of stealth badging if you have sgm.

adrean8j · 03-28-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BSM 135i

good job ptack! never thought of that...btw nice choice on matte i'm starting to think matte looks better than glossy on ANY color

I agree good job Ptack! But I have to disagree with BSM135i on the matte versus gloss thing. Since the shadowline trim is gloss I think the gloss numbers go better. Still to each their own of course!

onethirty5 · 06-21-2009, 06:50 PM

i love the black on AW...i am thinkin about doing this

NJ135 · 06-21-2009, 07:05 PM

wish i thought of that or saw this before!

stevenc · 06-21-2009, 08:41 PM

Matte on white if anyone cars (Sorry for the shitty garage / night time photo)

kc_skyrider · 06-22-2009, 05:20 AM

I'm about to recieve my shadowline badges and my detailer was concerned the paint might not be fully set allowing us to remove the old badges. Keep in mind my car will be delivered within a week of being built. Personally I don't believe the paint will chip or do anything else, what's your opinion?

SlickShift · 06-22-2009, 01:35 PM

I'm sure it's fine. BMW allows the paint to fully cure at the factory.

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matt Captain 74 Rep 616 Posts Drives: munichs finest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stuttgart iTrader: (0)	i got the 135i emblem from bimmian in glossy black. never had the car badged so...i dont know wheres the right spot to put it at. my dealer told me theres no kind of templet. so what to do? __________________ f*ckin' love my car <3
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03-19-2009, 11:50 AM	#29
KeithLM Proud 1er 28 Rep 699 Posts Drives: Crimson/Coral 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wylie, TX iTrader: (0)	You might go up and visit the body shop at your dealer. They might not have a template, but they may have a simple procedure for doing it right and might do it just to be nice. Be real friendly, ask for their advice on doing this, and see what happens.
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03-19-2009, 01:35 PM	#31
fmxomar Major 99 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: bmw 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san diego, ca iTrader: (15)	why are you guys just not painting your stock ones and re installing them ? anyways thats why i did yesterday. i used plasti-dip paint that stuff is crazy !
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03-26-2009, 04:31 AM	#33
matt Captain 74 Rep 616 Posts Drives: munichs finest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stuttgart iTrader: (0)	sooo...i found a install instruction on the BMW TIS for the badge. it shows exactly where to add the letters. if someone needs it, send pm. __________________ f*ckin' love my car <3
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03-28-2009, 01:12 PM	#36
ptack Brigadier General 323 Rep 4,493 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Just to add to the DIY, here's what I did. First I took a piece of graph paper and measured and cut out a rectangle that fit just around the existing numbers. Then I taped the paper in place over the numbers and marked exactly where the numbers were. Then just fold the paper up, remove the OEM badge, clean rear, pull paper back down, place new numbers on car. Probably took all of 20 minutes start to finish. Attached Images __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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03-28-2009, 01:47 PM	#37
BSM 135i Colonel 245 Rep 2,228 Posts Drives: 08' BSM E82 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali iTrader: (23)	good job ptack! never thought of that...btw nice choice on matte i'm starting to think matte looks better than glossy on ANY color
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03-28-2009, 02:55 PM	#38
ptack Brigadier General 323 Rep 4,493 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	It's sort of stealth badging if you have sgm. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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06-21-2009, 06:50 PM	#40
onethirty5 New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: n/a Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: fort lauderdale, Fl iTrader: (0)	i love the black on AW...i am thinkin about doing this
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06-21-2009, 07:05 PM	#41
NJ135 First Lieutenant 32 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Union NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	wish i thought of that or saw this before! __________________
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06-21-2009, 08:41 PM	#42
stevenc Coming Soon 254 Rep 960 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Alphine White MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Matte on white if anyone cars (Sorry for the shitty garage / night time photo)
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06-22-2009, 05:20 AM	#43
kc_skyrider Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2009 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kindsbach, Germany iTrader: (1)	I'm about to recieve my shadowline badges and my detailer was concerned the paint might not be fully set allowing us to remove the old badges. Keep in mind my car will be delivered within a week of being built. Personally I don't believe the paint will chip or do anything else, what's your opinion?
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06-22-2009, 01:35 PM	#44
SlickShift Lieutenant Colonel 369 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: '11 BMW E90 M3 ZCP, '21 X5 ZMP Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (7)	I'm sure it's fine. BMW allows the paint to fully cure at the factory. __________________ -Nick 2018 BMW 440i - M Sport, Exec Glacier Silver Metallic/Coral Red Dakota Retired: '00 323i, '06 325Ci, '09 135i, '06 Z4M Roadster, '93 525i, '76 2002, '14 X1, '14 M235i, '16 X4, '16 435i
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