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01-16-2013, 01:20 PM | #1 |
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removing hood/trunk emblems..
I am removing the emblems on my car to get them painted. I know the side emblems just twist off, but how tricky is it to get the hood and trunk emblems completely off the car? I don't want to mess anything up and I know the trunk might be somewhat complicated to get off. I was going to do the steering wheel as well, but I can see that turning into a hassle as well. I searched the forums but couldn't find anything on this, so any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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01-16-2013, 02:18 PM | #2 |
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I was going to try and do this today and don't want to damage anything. I know the chrome ring around the rear/trunk emblem has to come off as well. Does this come off with the emblem or is it a seperate piece?
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01-16-2013, 03:45 PM | #3 |
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The front bumper emblem has two nuts holding it on. You can access it pretty easily by pulling out one of your front grills. I have my bumper off at the moment and can take a pic tonight if you still need it.
I'm not sure about the rear.
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01-16-2013, 04:47 PM | #4 |
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Rear is just held on by double stick tape and two little grommets. You don't have to take the ring out, just "flap" the switch open like you are opening the trunk, and you'll see that the emblem is just stuck on there. So go in with a plastic crowbar or other flat device and pry it off, take your time and you won't damage anything.
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01-16-2013, 06:43 PM | #6 | |
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01-17-2013, 12:06 AM | #7 |
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I would love to see your painted emblems as well. I REALLY appreciate the reply man. Does the chrome ring on the trunk just pop off as well? I wanted to paint the chrome ring that the emblem is attached to as well, or does the chrome ring simply pop off with the emblem? I know it's kind of a complicated question, but this will helpful. I'm actually taking the emblems off tomorrow. I've been using stickers for all of the emblems (including the steering wheel), I want to get some real deal paint going instead.
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01-17-2013, 11:33 AM | #8 |
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Pokey posted a ton of pictures here about this (last post, but still read the whole thread there's a lot of info).
Doesn't cover the rear emblem because the roadster emblem is different than coupe. But does cover the side/front. Sadly the roadster emblem is not used to pop the trunk like on the coupe.
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01-18-2013, 10:38 AM | #10 |
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I'm away from my car at the moment so can't go and take photos of it. The best I could find was a shot when I was getting my wheels installed, and you can kinda see the rear emblem. I had the blue parts painted black, and the outer chrome ring of the emblem painted black as well. I had a vinyl shop wrap the outer chrome piece of the emblem "holder" in matte black. Sorry it's not an exact shot but you get the idea. I'll also attach another shot where you can see the side emblem...same thing, blue parts painted black and outer chrome ring painted black
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edit** sorry, meant was the emblems were off, they car body/finish was made to be flush w/no emblems.. Last edited by papitosabe; 01-19-2013 at 06:29 PM.. |
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01-22-2013, 04:33 AM | #13 | |
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gotcha, thanks! I haven't seen any Z4's shaved, but I definitely like the look http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1323242 |
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