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Originally Posted by Dark Schnitzer
BMW has not used a actual METAL or alloy for the emblem bases for many moons.
Our newer versions are ABS polycarbonate plastics that have a chromate coating, hence the chrome look.
While this coating does help the emblem last longer ( than bare)....it will still warp/melt with high heat.
Just a word of caution.
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OK, so I've been thinking about this for the last few months because I really, REALLY want my art/icon on my roundels!!! I was thinking of NOT attempting to pop them apart,* simply taping off the chrome edges, buffing the BMW image/logo down and then pretty much going forward with the original tutorial. However, I was planning on sealing them with a thin layer of 2-part jewelers resin (non-yellowing when used in outdoor applications), just because I have cool stuff like that sitting around in my art studio...
Thoughts?
*BTW, I haven't broken apart a roundel to see how it's constructed... yet.