Black Badging DIY

djxilo · 05-18-2019, 03:04 PM

For anyone thinking about "blacking out" their X7...

1. Mask edges around existing badges with painter's tape.
2. Heat with hair dryer for 2-3 min.
3. Use fishing line to pry off badges.
4. Peel off leftover adhesive. Use goo gone, if necessary.
5. Spray with car detailer and wipe surface with microfiber cloth.
6. Apply new badges, aligning with the framing made with the tape.
7. Slowly peel off masking tape.

Wild Blue · 05-18-2019, 04:32 PM

I've been meaning to check, are the XDrive and the 50i two separate badge pieces?

I was considering ditching the XDrive part.

Auricom · 05-18-2019, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Wild Blue

I've been meaning to check, are the XDrive and the 50i two separate badge pieces?

I was considering ditching the XDrive part.

Yep separate badges. If you stay up to date in the G05 forum, you'll see a X5 M40i pop up now and then *rolls eyes*

dmann33 · 05-18-2019, 04:42 PM

Who sells these black badges? Do they match the shadow-line trim?

djxilo · 05-18-2019, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmann33

Who sells these black badges? Do they match the shadow-line trim?

Got mine from IND:

https://ind-distribution.com/collect...d-trunk-emblem

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djxilo Private 47 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2013 550xi, 2019 X7 50i Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Houston & SF iTrader: (0)	Black Badging DIY For anyone thinking about "blacking out" their X7... 1. Mask edges around existing badges with painter's tape. 2. Heat with hair dryer for 2-3 min. 3. Use fishing line to pry off badges. 4. Peel off leftover adhesive. Use goo gone, if necessary. 5. Spray with car detailer and wipe surface with microfiber cloth. 6. Apply new badges, aligning with the framing made with the tape. 7. Slowly peel off masking tape. Attached Images
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