To shave or not to shave?

flipmde786 · 04-23-2007, 02:35 PM

Well, I just got an OEM spoiler. Now I'm thinking if I should shave the badge for the look. I don't have any issues with hiding my car model or anything...I'm just thinking if it'll look better. All opinions appreciated

rpiopio · 04-23-2007, 03:08 PM

Debadge is generally cleaner IMO. I'll probably do it soon too.

Senres · 04-23-2007, 03:11 PM

I actually don't like debadged cars. I think the badge gives the car just that little bit of asymmetry that they need.

Vegas335 · 04-23-2007, 03:12 PM

Just put on a Rieger spoiler this weekend and debadged at the same time. Looks much cleaner.

scottp999 · 04-23-2007, 03:39 PM

please post a picture (or two) of your oem spoiler.

NaTuReB0Y · 04-23-2007, 03:51 PM

I like it shaved........smooth landing strip.

Tony717 · 04-23-2007, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

I like it shaved........smooth landing strip.

lol

ehhhwik · 04-23-2007, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

I like it shaved........smooth landing strip.

lol, thats so random

533ogetnom · 04-23-2007, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

I like it shaved........smooth landing strip.

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Originally Posted by scottp999

please post a picture (or two) of your oem landing strip.

flipmde786 · 04-23-2007, 04:55 PM

Most of you guys that have posted have said to debadge, but the poll is pretty close, with "no" having an edge..

This should be interesting lol

milehigh5000 · 04-23-2007, 05:03 PM

yeah im definitely thinkin of debadgin my car when it comes in..it is a lease but im still thinkin bout it..so my vote is yes..debadge for sure

NaTuReB0Y · 04-23-2007, 05:08 PM

OOOPS! My bad.

I didn't know the topic was about debadge.

I'm too lazy to debadge..........

Raider · 04-23-2007, 05:20 PM

I like it completely shaved...no landing strip, no nothing...

I like the 8 year old look

E90330iS · 04-23-2007, 05:34 PM

Do it if you are doubting!

Revlis · 04-23-2007, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raider

I like it completely shaved...no landing strip, no nothing...

I like the 8 year old look

the Look is nice, but it's the FEEL that matters...

BoostedBMW · 04-23-2007, 06:49 PM

The shaved look is where its at, so much cleaner.

Its nice for the trunk of the car too.

I will debadge mine when it gets here.

LOLrance · 04-23-2007, 07:13 PM

I really like the debadged look, but with the badge on, i have a lot of choices of composition for photos of my car.

533ogetnom · 04-23-2007, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raider

I like it completely shaved...no landing strip, no nothing...

I like the 8 year old look

raider:

Raider · 04-23-2007, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 533ogetnom

raider:

Haha nice...

I love Dateline NBC with Chris Hansen...i like the one where they try to catch the people that use stolen credit cards to buy electronics...the dude was so stupid

flipmde786 · 04-23-2007, 07:33 PM

Right now, I'm leaning toward doing it..

But keep the opinions/votes coming...much appreciated

BTW, I'm getting this done tomorrow (if I decide to do so)

PI Guy · 04-23-2007, 07:54 PM

"smooth" Rules!

CoralRedPlz · 04-25-2007, 07:13 AM

i debadged mine the day after i got it. it was quick and easy (i didnt have fishing line or a hair dryer, but the bmw guy just took my credit card and carefully lifted the corner of each letter or number and then just pulled it off. then u just rub off the excess glue off the paint with your thumb and you are done).

i LOVE the way it looks, much cleaner and it also has an air of 'mystery' about it when people see it.

View Poll Results: Should I shave the badge?
Yes	55	61.80%
No	34	38.20%
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04-23-2007, 02:35 PM	#1
flipmde786 Lieutenant 25 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	To shave or not to shave? Well, I just got an OEM spoiler. Now I'm thinking if I should shave the badge for the look. I don't have any issues with hiding my car model or anything...I'm just thinking if it'll look better. All opinions appreciated __________________ 2006 330xi [TiAg] [Black Leather] [Aluminum] [STEP] [ZPP] [ZSP] [ZCW] [CA] [35% tint] [Blacklines] [OEM Strut Bar] [OEM Spoiler]
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04-23-2007, 03:08 PM	#2
rpiopio First Lieutenant 42 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2011 X3 , 2000e39 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Debadge is generally cleaner IMO. I'll probably do it soon too. __________________ 2006 330i: Titanium Silver, Black Leatherette, Navigation, European Delivery. 2011 X3 35i, Alpine White, Premium, Technology, Sport Package
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04-23-2007, 03:11 PM	#3
Senres Private 1 Rep 73 Posts Drives: '12 135i convertible Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chapel Hill, NC iTrader: (0)	I actually don't like debadged cars. I think the badge gives the car just that little bit of asymmetry that they need.
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04-23-2007, 03:12 PM	#4
Vegas335 Private 0 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 335I Coupe MT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	Just put on a Rieger spoiler this weekend and debadged at the same time. Looks much cleaner.
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04-23-2007, 03:39 PM	#5
scottp999 Brigadier General 133 Rep 4,764 Posts Drives: 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [9.00]	please post a picture (or two) of your oem spoiler.
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04-23-2007, 03:51 PM	#6
NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 341 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	I like it shaved........smooth landing strip. __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
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04-23-2007, 04:55 PM	#10
flipmde786 Lieutenant 25 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Most of you guys that have posted have said to debadge, but the poll is pretty close, with "no" having an edge.. This should be interesting lol __________________ 2006 330xi [TiAg] [Black Leather] [Aluminum] [STEP] [ZPP] [ZSP] [ZCW] [CA] [35% tint] [Blacklines] [OEM Strut Bar] [OEM Spoiler]
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04-23-2007, 05:03 PM	#11
milehigh5000 Captain 18 Rep 757 Posts Drives: BS 328i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: eb, nj iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [0.00] 2000 Cadillac Cater ... [0.00]	yeah im definitely thinkin of debadgin my car when it comes in..it is a lease but im still thinkin bout it..so my vote is yes..debadge for sure __________________ 2007 e92 328i - BS Metallic/Black Leather \| Auto \| Premium Package \| Logic 7 \| Comfort Access \| Navi + i-drive \|\| Mods (so far): GP Thunders \| Rear Fog Switch
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04-23-2007, 05:08 PM	#12
NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 341 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	OOOPS! My bad. I didn't know the topic was about debadge. I'm too lazy to debadge.......... __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
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04-23-2007, 05:20 PM	#13
Raider Panties Sniffer 34 Rep 688 Posts Drives: Stealthy 335Ci Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Isengard iTrader: (0)	I like it completely shaved...no landing strip, no nothing... I like the 8 year old look __________________ Nash for MVP
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E90330iS Major General 143 Rep 6,333 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arcadia, California iTrader: (56) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Do it if you are doubting! __________________ 2017 BMW M4 DCT Lease Transfer: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...8#post23736398
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04-23-2007, 06:49 PM	#16
BoostedBMW Moderator 133 Rep 6,775 Posts Drives: TiAg E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	The shaved look is where its at, so much cleaner. Its nice for the trunk of the car too. I will debadge mine when it gets here. __________________ -Michael. Berlina Black S2000 CR is now in the garage l 19" Rial Daytona Race l KW V2 l Eisenhaus Race Exhaust l
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04-23-2007, 07:13 PM	#17
LOLrance The Law. 301 Rep 14,283 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	I really like the debadged look, but with the badge on, i have a lot of choices of composition for photos of my car. __________________
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04-23-2007, 07:33 PM	#20
flipmde786 Lieutenant 25 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Right now, I'm leaning toward doing it.. But keep the opinions/votes coming...much appreciated BTW, I'm getting this done tomorrow (if I decide to do so) __________________ 2006 330xi [TiAg] [Black Leather] [Aluminum] [STEP] [ZPP] [ZSP] [ZCW] [CA] [35% tint] [Blacklines] [OEM Strut Bar] [OEM Spoiler]
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04-23-2007, 07:54 PM	#21
PI Guy Like Mannix...with a Bimmer! 18 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Cabrio-ordered 3/29 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	"smooth" Rules! __________________ E93 335i Cabrio - Jet Black - Saddle Dakota Leather - 6MT - ZCW - ZPP - ZSP - 322 - 4AS (Grey Poplar) - NAV - HD - SAT - IPOD/USB Ordered 3/29 - Delivered 6/15
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04-25-2007, 07:13 AM	#22
CoralRedPlz restless 7 Rep 484 Posts Drives: Space Grey, Coral Red 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: around town iTrader: (0)	i debadged mine the day after i got it. it was quick and easy (i didnt have fishing line or a hair dryer, but the bmw guy just took my credit card and carefully lifted the corner of each letter or number and then just pulled it off. then u just rub off the excess glue off the paint with your thumb and you are done). i LOVE the way it looks, much cleaner and it also has an air of 'mystery' about it when people see it. __________________ 335i space, coral/gray poplar, step, loaded, but with no AS, AC or rear shade. Front lip painted and installed and springs going on this week. pics coming soon.
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