How to remove BMW badge on trunk lid?

jlc45 · 06-16-2020, 09:11 PM

Hey guys,
I'd like to remove the badge (rondelle?) on the back of my trunk lid because it's starting to look rough. Must have some moisture under or inside it I guess. How is it attached? How can it be removed? Is there a hole in the deck lid or is the badge just glued on? It's a 2012 135. Thanks for any advice.
Jim

..Rush.. · 06-17-2020, 01:11 AM

YouTube has a few decent tutorials

low135 · 06-17-2020, 05:48 AM

It has two posts on the roundel itself that go into two plastic sleeves in the trunk. First time is a really tight fit (lol) and lots of people scratch theirs up getting it off. But if you're replacing it anyway, just pull it off with whatever you've got without damaging the paint around it. I used a hooked pick

jdt10768 · 06-17-2020, 03:20 PM

plastic trim removal tool, protect paint with microfiber cloth

jlc45 · 06-19-2020, 08:35 PM

Thanks!

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jlc45 Private First Class 48 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ancaster ON iTrader: (0)	How to remove BMW badge on trunk lid? Hey guys, I'd like to remove the badge (rondelle?) on the back of my trunk lid because it's starting to look rough. Must have some moisture under or inside it I guess. How is it attached? How can it be removed? Is there a hole in the deck lid or is the badge just glued on? It's a 2012 135. Thanks for any advice. Jim
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..Rush.. Captain 974 Rep 928 Posts Drives: AW E88 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	YouTube has a few decent tutorials
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low135 Banned 2212 Rep 1,285 Posts Drives: E88 135i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Clearwater iTrader: (0)	It has two posts on the roundel itself that go into two plastic sleeves in the trunk. First time is a really tight fit (lol) and lots of people scratch theirs up getting it off. But if you're replacing it anyway, just pull it off with whatever you've got without damaging the paint around it. I used a hooked pick
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jdt10768 Lieutenant 330 Rep 529 Posts Drives: 2013 128i MSport 6MT Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (0)	plastic trim removal tool, protect paint with microfiber cloth
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jlc45 Private First Class 48 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ancaster ON iTrader: (0)	Thanks!
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