Debadge

[fbuzila]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Perfect circle? I'd remove the badge, plasti it, then re-install with new dbl sided sticky tape. Just tape off the badge location on the car so it will be easy to re-install.

ahh...so total black badge?!

[M302_imola]

Originally Posted by fbuzila

ahh...so total black badge?!

Correct! Both X and 5 in black

[fbuzila]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Correct! Both X and 5 in black

misunderstanding...I was talking about this:

https://ind-distribution.com/product?sku=IND-F85-RTRIM

[M302_imola]

Originally Posted by fbuzila

misunderstanding...I was talking about this:

https://ind-distribution.com/product?sku=IND-F85-RTRIM

Oh...yeah I misunderstood for sure. I'll prob go with the black and white carbon fiber roundels in the near future.

[fbuzila]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Oh...yeah I misunderstood for sure. I'll prob go with the black and white carbon fiber roundels in the near future.

damn; I didn't even know these exists; thanks!

something like this, right?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-WHITE....c100505.m3226

[M302_imola]

Originally Posted by fbuzila

damn; I didn't even know these exists; thanks!

something like this, right?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-WHITE....c100505.m3226

Exactly! Just a subtle touch of cf. I had these on my E46 M3 and loved them.

[fbuzila]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Exactly! Just a subtle touch of cf. I had these on my E46 M3 and loved them.

just ordered them, I'm curious how it will look like.

[M302_imola]

Originally Posted by fbuzila

just ordered them, I'm curious how it will look like.

Good deal. You are aware these are not the roundel replacements but instead are vinyl stickers that go over the OEM roundels right?

[fbuzila]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Good deal. You are aware these are not the roundel replacements but instead are vinyl stickers that go over the OEM roundels right?

yes
even better I don't have to remove the original ones

[M302_imola]

Originally Posted by fbuzila

yes
even better I don't have to remove the original ones

This is true, I was hoping you saw the fine print. Let me know how the stickers look and hold up.

[fbuzila]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

This is true, I was hoping you saw the fine print. Let me know how the stickers look and hold up.

will do, if they don't it's only $15, not big deal
I didn't find original black-white badges, actually not sure BMW makes them...

[M302_imola]

Debadged and then rebadged with matte black X5 last night. Paid $16 on ebay and I'm pleased with it. I will say the black badge was slightly wider (not taller) than OEM but I actually like the look and no one will ever know other than me and all of you Excuse the dark pic, it was late last night and garage lighting isn't the best.

[The Libertine]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Debadged and then rebadged with matte black X5 last night. Paid $16 on ebay and I'm pleased with it. I will say the black badge was slightly wider (not taller) than OEM but I actually like the look and no one will ever know other than me and all of you Excuse the dark pic, it was late last night and garage lighting isn't the best.

Looks good. I like the white/black contrast.

[Keithwand]

After owning the vehicle for almost 3 years I decided to debadge the emblems from the doors. Looks a lot cleaner. Should have done this sooner. Noticed no badges on the doors for the 2019 either.

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Debadged and then rebadged with matte black X5 last night. Paid $16 on ebay and I'm pleased with it. I will say the black badge was slightly wider (not taller) than OEM but I actually like the look and no one will ever know other than me and all of you Excuse the dark pic, it was late last night and garage lighting isn't the best.

That is because the X5 emblem is for the E70 lol.

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by Keithwand

After owning the vehicle for almost 3 years I decided to debadge the emblems from the doors. Looks a lot cleaner. Should have done this sooner. Noticed no badges on the doors for the 2019 either.

Yeah, I don't know why people leave these badges on the side doors. Same reason people leave on dealer advertising badges on their car I guess. People are really clueless.

Look at how clean the side profile is without that emblem cluttering up the lines.

[Violator]

Originally Posted by Kzang

Yeah, I don't know why people leave these badges on the side doors. Same reason people leave on dealer advertising badges on their car I guess. People are really clueless.

Look at how clean the side profile is without that emblem cluttering up the lines.

Clean! Lovely photo and X5!

[GiofromNJ]

picked up a black X5 badge to put on the back of mine. going to debadge the rest of it this weekend.

[2euro]

This is just my personal opinion. But back in the day, I used to de-badge. But I think now, I like some badging. Otherwise the rear looks to plain.

[GiofromNJ]

Originally Posted by 2euro

This is just my personal opinion. But back in the day, I used to de-badge. But I think now, I like some badging. Otherwise the rear looks to plain.

agreed -- gotta have something back there.

[2euro]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Debadged and then rebadged with matte black X5 last night. Paid $16 on ebay and I'm pleased with it. I will say the black badge was slightly wider (not taller) than OEM but I actually like the look and no one will ever know other than me and all of you Excuse the dark pic, it was late last night and garage lighting isn't the best.

I got the same badge. I'm beginning to like it. Different from others and still looks good.