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    DIY - DeBadge

    ok folks, figured i had some free time at 2:30 in the morning.


    anyways..

    heres a little DIY i figured id write on how to debadge your E30, or any car that is. (((WARNING!!! Do this only if you have confidence in yourself and or ability to be very careful and precise!))


    ok on we go.. step 1: MATERIALS.

    I like to use the following.
    • Microfiber towel
    • Hand held home steam cleaner
    • "OOPS" bug/tar/ remover
    • Long shaft (VERY SLIM TIPPED) Flathead screwdriver.
    • any compound
    • claybar with detailer spray
    • Cleaner wax
    • i prefer blue shop towel
    • STEADY HANDS!
    • PATIENCE
    • Alcohol always makes things fun and interesting!! :-)

    on with the BOR-A-FILL...



    ok..step 1. "WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE..?.."

    Make your approach. try and find any height difference in the badge, for example if its old maybe its glue is losing hold in a small corner start there, if its perfectly on there, drink some more and dive in. now..how do you dive in. thats where we hit chapter 2.

    Step 2" "should i bring my F()*Kn tools!?"

    heres where the screwdriver and rag come into play, the screwdriver is obviouslly going to be used to pry at the badge,

    but the shop rag being that its thick acts like a padding so the shaft of the screwdriver doesnt scratch the paint on the fine edges of the trunk lid. Its thick but not too thick like a towel or a sock. (dont ask why i said sock) now onto the next.


    Step 3" guy 1: I cant find the hole!? Guy2: Whats the matter you need hair on it or something?!

    Lets take the approach shall we?.

    like i stated above in the beginning of this oh so long and so patiently written DIY, Find the right angle to pick at. I couldn't find one myself so i took another sip, and went to town.



    now using the rag under the screwdriver shaft and supporting it to make sure its not directly forced or layed onto the paint or trunklid, use those fingers to finagle (Onamonapia:(cant spell) the flat edge under more towards the base of the emblem wrather than the adhesive they oh so hapily lay nice and thick on there being that the badge can survive world war 14 but our stupid..wait..stupid..1 more. stupid Strut rotting problem cant be oh so looked into a shyt-a-Titty tit tit more, anyways on with the program, stop getting me off topic.
    BE Patient, don't rush any of these points. it takes time to do this,
    oh wait. i got it. nice

    gotcha!, ok here we go, snagged up a corner... but working the screwdriver and fingers all up on it like a fat kid in a bakery make sure u dont get to close to the paint! ahh!

    ok now that i got that, lets keep it going.


    Step 4: (SIP) ok, feel around, 2nd base whatever kids call it(If you shake it more than 3 times your playing with urself)
    i figured it would make it much easier to take the "lets work around the edges approach. i started with the corner i found then worked the bottom portion of the badge, also here and there saw some spots uptop and around the whole area that allowed me to pick around.
    heres a few shots, (sip)



    SIP SIP SIP SIP SIP....




    (PS i know these arent in order but you all get the POINT!!!!.) back on topic..


    SIP.

    STEP (lost track and too lazy to scroll up)5 (I think)
    "TOUCH IT IN THE BACK!"

    I got pretty much all the edges up enough to get under there with my fingers like so.



    so i saw an opening and slowly lifted each side up like a halfpipe shape allowing only the center (mostly) which is usually the hardest part to get being that its where theres the most emblem.

    now with the help of..(SIP) the screwdriver i decided i had lost patience and just handled it. DO WORK,(NOT #2 work, but do work work)


    (SIP) almo (sip) st........gotcha!/


    Step 6
    (I think still)...SIP
    "STICKY ICKY ICKY. OO WEE,95 plus fo' penny's. aaadd that $#*t up!"

    glue. sucks. ok lets (SIP) get to that now.

    since sometimes that glue they use hardens up around the edges cause of dirt buildup and usually under the letters is where it stays slightly soft, i used the :OOPS: like i stated in the materials list to try and soften up the glue, at the same time lift away most of the little bit of dirt around the outline, and at also (SIP) brush away some of the small stickyness thats left around the area,

    I used the hop towel because theyre very absorbent, have a soft but yet course texture so its good for that sticky crap (sip). now using the towel just spread some of the oops on the towel, and rub away at the glue getting as much "surface" crap out of the way. you dont have to go too crazy, only reason why im taking these specific steps is to minimize the risk of scratching or messing with the paint. its not mint but im trying to make it last after hours of detailing it, PS thats not a DIY post but i project post in MEMBERS RIDES (ill link up later) anywaysl.,back tCRAP..SIP SIP..SIP.(notice i never wrote next bottle, but im probbly a 2 or 3 in, enjoying the weather and pumping BASSDRIVE.COM the whole time..whoot whoo, where my drum and bass soldiers,
    :drink::loco::loco:



    #2
    dbadge

    ok back to it. stop distracting me before you get a slap in the nuts..

    where were we..oh yea..glue, blah blah yatta yatta

    here we go

    ok. cleaned off some more junk. now heres where i went, you don't have to but it made things easier but a little more risky for the unstable hands.

    Step 7: :SON: hey dad wheres the screwgun? :DAD IN GREEK ACCENT: Screw it to youu ASSSS" SON: wow ur the gayest dude ever.

    ok that had nothing to do with what the next step was but imm going with how the day went god damn it, 2 much coffe drink for me tonight, anyways. the sagga continues.

    i took that same ol screwdriver i was using before and VERY CAREFUL (sip)ly used the tip to try and grab some of that thick adhesive from the highest point and almost "rolled" it off. take your time! be patient. SIP



    kkk cool got some off, now what?....(like that friggon guy we all love to watch on TV late night info-mercials, AS SEEN ON TV! THE Skuncy (SKANKY) Steamerrrrrrrr!!LL (Applause.........NOW:.)

    STEP8:
    "ARITE JANE WATCH THIS......WWWWWWWWOOOOOOOWW LOOK AT THAT..THE POWER OF STEAAM!!!"

    notice theres no brush on there!. the reason why i suggested a steam cleaner is cause when the glue gets soft its easier to remove, now when glue gets soft and water is thrown in the picture it also doesnt stick to anything else, so it almost loses its stickyness, kill 2 birds with 1 stone kinda crapp-ola. anyways on with the steaming. i used the "jet tip" and just followed the letters trying to get to the lowest point without rolling the tip on the hood. (sip) ...OUUUUU F^C*K. son'a;va BITCH thats hot.. DAMN IT. SIP SIP SIP.

    Work the steamer through the glue it takes a little while but this is the best way not to hurt the paint in my eyes. maybe people will disagree but it worked for mee, ok heres some progress

    got to the bottom


    here comes the clay/

    STEP 9: Use a tiny piece of claybar to remove any more of the fine dirt particals and the other dirt around the edge of the writing where you normally get too lazy to clean off anyways.


    STEp 10:
    Compound. HWAAABAAAAMMM


    Rub 1 out with the compound...


    then wipe off. then you should get this..

    depending on the paint it should be better or worst. still visible. now time to try and get the paint to blend. tarnish and years of dirt, its kinda tough, i had nowhere to go, and nothing to do that day so i just hungout and took about an hour or 2 to do all this, SIP, on with the program.

    I used this..
    came with the claybar kit and highly recomended to all the cleanfreaks out there. good stuff. use the cleaner wax to clean up the tarnish and blend the dirt/paint as much as you can, i lay it on by hand with a microfiber towel or wax applicater (those white pads that look like earmuffs without the groovy headband....


    the final product after hitting it with a wheel (you can obviously do it by hand but its more work. so screw that. a wheel works just fine just work the wheel and don't stay in the same spot or your just a total idiot thats gonna have those burn marks on your freashly painted e21 (IDIOT IDIOT IDIOT!>) haaha well that 1ns long gone, bigger and better things...ok..well..




    SIP..(thats the ass of the beer) anyways..


    i guess were all out of drink, the sun made the drank kick in a little more, ok, i guess we done here.


    HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED IT my back hurts from slouching in my chair having nothing to do not being able to sleep being 345am. anyways. have fun!..check out my build thread soon!.


    !PATIENCE!

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      #3
      Cool and great Job, FYI I used dental floss to take mine off. Seemed a little easier

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        #4
        Originally posted by BBY1104 View Post
        Cool and great Job, FYI I used dental floss to take mine off. Seemed a little easier
        Good job MatthewMayhem , you're a real pro now .

        E30 M3 / E30 325is / E34 525iT / E34 535i

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          #5
          hmmm ... i debadged mine in 5 minutes just with floss and the hairdrier ... used wax and everything went very smooth , and no risks included ... but your way is a way too


          Originally posted by E30_fiend
          Simply sexy.
          Originally posted by PУCCKAЯ_e30ka
          man... I took my little E30 outside for a ride, now 5sp.... there is no other car like E30... PERIOD. Don't know how to explain, but driving E30 is like having sex with a girl of your dreams, but the girl is a bit inexperienced, so you have to show her what to do and she will do it beautifully! ohhh man... after I got the 5sp tranny in it, it is all new love all over again! :)))

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            #6
            Originally posted by franko2490 View Post
            ... but your way is a way too
            Nice . :nice:

            I was going to comment on your mirrors ...but after that comment I'll let them be . ;)

            E30 M3 / E30 325is / E34 525iT / E34 535i

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              #7
              i love my mirrors :)) they are electrical and heated ... so yes ... I love them :D


              Originally posted by E30_fiend
              Simply sexy.
              Originally posted by PУCCKAЯ_e30ka
              man... I took my little E30 outside for a ride, now 5sp.... there is no other car like E30... PERIOD. Don't know how to explain, but driving E30 is like having sex with a girl of your dreams, but the girl is a bit inexperienced, so you have to show her what to do and she will do it beautifully! ohhh man... after I got the 5sp tranny in it, it is all new love all over again! :)))

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                #8
                Originally posted by franko2490 View Post
                i love my mirrors :)) they are electrical and heated ... so yes ... I love them :D
                You get a pass since you are sporting type C's , smoked smileys and are rolling Maritius Blau at that .
                Oh and you're in another country too . :D

                E30 M3 / E30 325is / E34 525iT / E34 535i

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                  #9
                  actually i am sporting type A's , 9J all around ... ain't that a a whore ?:))


                  Originally posted by E30_fiend
                  Simply sexy.
                  Originally posted by PУCCKAЯ_e30ka
                  man... I took my little E30 outside for a ride, now 5sp.... there is no other car like E30... PERIOD. Don't know how to explain, but driving E30 is like having sex with a girl of your dreams, but the girl is a bit inexperienced, so you have to show her what to do and she will do it beautifully! ohhh man... after I got the 5sp tranny in it, it is all new love all over again! :)))

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                    #10
                    I used fishing line and goo be gone.


                    but props to you being able to do it and not fuck up your paint.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by willsol View Post
                      I used fishing line and goo be gone.


                      but props to you being able to do it and not fuck up your paint.
                      Yep, dental floss, Goof-Off and cutting compound. Way faster and easier.

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                        #12
                        thanks for the posi guys.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Greekstyles View Post
                          ...ok folks, figured i had some free time at 2:30 in the morning...


                          So why the fuck is it daylight in all your pics? I'd gamble its a tweaker clock set on tweaker time.

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                            #14
                            Hmm Farbin has got a point /\

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by Farbin Kaiber View Post
                              So why the fuck is it daylight in all your pics? I'd gamble its a tweaker clock set on tweaker time.
                              Uh, he did the writeup at 2:30am (his time), not the actual debadging.


                              1987 E30 cabrio | Bumper swap | H&R Sport | Koni Yellow | Eibach Sways | BavAuto strut bar | Cardinal seats
                              MTech2 wheel | Husco Armrest | Smoked Hella Smileys | 5k HID | Stromung | RS003
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