To de badge or not de badge that is the question

riggssuzuki · 08-25-2009, 03:47 PM

Been mulling over whether to de badge the 330cd M Tech or even replace the badge with something else. I must admit that i like the idea of people not knowing what i am driving ....but its nice when imprezza boy realises he has been left by a diesel. Not sure if 'er butt would look too bare without something to shine her up. Lets here the views...........please.

djewen · 08-25-2009, 04:22 PM

Go de-badge riggssuzuki! Deffo, its much cleaner

J DubUK · 08-26-2009, 04:57 AM

I say debadge it, done mone looks cleaner, less than 30 mins and its just nice

skoller · 08-26-2009, 07:33 AM

De-badge it every time, done mine when i purchased it.

2000_328CI · 08-26-2009, 07:38 AM

I was in a similar situation. I didn't want people to think that I debadged to try and pass my car as an M.. but then somebody said the following: "who cares what other people think do it because it will look better". Really rung in my head and I followed the advise.. glad I did.

Debadged FTW

riggssuzuki · 08-26-2009, 02:33 PM

de badge it is then. Which method do you guys recommend. I read the one on this site, is that how you did it?

bluebro · 08-26-2009, 02:41 PM

I heat the badges up using a hairdryer to soften the adhesive backing and then peel them off using an old credit card.

Then use some tar and glue remover to get rid of the residue.

billythefish · 08-27-2009, 07:43 AM

hot water does it every time. if it aint got two or more pipes its sad.

djewen · 08-27-2009, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluebro

I heat the badges up using a hairdryer to soften the adhesive backing and then peel them off using an old credit card.

Then use some tar and glue remover to get rid of the residue.

+1 Ive debadged all my cars with a hair dryer and a bit of fishing line finishing off with some label remover and a good detail!

Where abouts in Scotland you from riggssuzuki?

Kev T360 · 08-27-2009, 11:59 AM

stick a 318 bage on the back! that'll whipe the grin of off 'imprezza boy ;!

riggssuzuki · 08-30-2009, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djewen

+1 Ive debadged all my cars with a hair dryer and a bit of fishing line finishing off with some label remover and a good detail!

Where abouts in Scotland you from riggssuzuki?

I'm up in Elgin. Be good to meet wth any fellow E46 owners in the area.

riggssuzuki · 09-23-2009, 08:17 AM

I went to do the deed but bottled it. I like having something there. It would be nice to put something there but not the 330cd. Maybe an MSport badge? What do you think, any recommendations?

I saw another nice black coupe with tints, black alloys etc knocking about the town (Elgin) at the weekend dont suppose anyone knows who it is.

08-25-2009, 03:47 PM	#1
riggssuzuki Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Elgin, Scotland and offshore everywhere Posts: 41 My Ride: 330 cd M Sport View My Garage	To de badge or not de badge that is the question Been mulling over whether to de badge the 330cd M Tech or even replace the badge with something else. I must admit that i like the idea of people not knowing what i am driving ....but its nice when imprezza boy realises he has been left by a diesel. Not sure if 'er butt would look too bare without something to shine her up. Lets here the views...........please.

08-26-2009, 07:33 AM	#4
skoller Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rugby UK Posts: 76 My Ride: BMW E46 330cd MSport View My Garage	De-badge it every time, done mine when i purchased it. __________________ E46 330CD M Sport, Saphire Black, Rain Sensing Wipers, full Black Heated Leather, Electric Lumbar, Xenon lights, Remap by CNL Remapping, Alpine Amp & Rockford Sub, 6 Speed Manual, 7000k Angel Eyes, Chrystal Clear Fogs, Ultra Bright main beam & Front fog bulbs, Pionner Double Din.

08-26-2009, 07:38 AM	#5
2000_328CI DK Jack Sparrow Join Date: May 2004 Location: Isla de Muerta Posts: 20,852 My Ride: Decepticon View My Garage	I was in a similar situation. I didn't want people to think that I debadged to try and pass my car as an M.. but then somebody said the following: "who cares what other people think do it because it will look better". Really rung in my head and I followed the advise.. glad I did. Debadged FTW __________________ : RRT : DPE : ModBargains : Vorsteiner : Euro Pro's : KCImage.Net : CarDomain Page: Pics By KCImage : Pics By BMW_Stu 1 & 2 : Pics By 3MORT4L : ModBargains COTM Article 360 : Georgetown Hoya \| PS3 : Georgetown_Hoya

08-26-2009, 02:41 PM	#7
bluebro Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ayrshire,Scotland Posts: 306 My Ride: '04 M3 View My Garage	I heat the badges up using a hairdryer to soften the adhesive backing and then peel them off using an old credit card. Then use some tar and glue remover to get rid of the residue. __________________ ///M3 Silver Gray/Imola Red

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08-26-2009, 04:57 AM	#3
J DubUK Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Weat England Posts: 5 My Ride: 2003 E46 318 SE View My Garage	I say debadge it, done mone looks cleaner, less than 30 mins and its just nice

08-26-2009, 02:33 PM	#6
riggssuzuki Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Elgin, Scotland and offshore everywhere Posts: 41 My Ride: 330 cd M Sport View My Garage	de badge it is then. Which method do you guys recommend. I read the one on this site, is that how you did it?

08-27-2009, 07:43 AM	#8
billythefish Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: sussex Posts: 78 My Ride: 328i saloon 1998 View My Garage	hot water does it every time. if it aint got two or more pipes its sad.

08-27-2009, 11:59 AM	#10
Kev T360 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: England Posts: 20 My Ride: e46 318i SE View My Garage	stick a 318 bage on the back! that'll whipe the grin of off 'imprezza boy ;!

09-23-2009, 08:17 AM	#12
riggssuzuki Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Elgin, Scotland and offshore everywhere Posts: 41 My Ride: 330 cd M Sport View My Garage	I went to do the deed but bottled it. I like having something there. It would be nice to put something there but not the 330cd. Maybe an MSport badge? What do you think, any recommendations? I saw another nice black coupe with tints, black alloys etc knocking about the town (Elgin) at the weekend dont suppose anyone knows who it is.