How do emblems attach?

[Mastrcruse]

I have searched but haven't really found what I want to know. I am wondering how are the rear "325i" emblems attached to the car? Are they attached with some kind of adhesive?

If I would to take mine off would there be holes?

Thanks
DJ

[AdamF 88iS]

They are glued. No holes.

[Van Westervelt]

its pretty much 15-20 year old strong double sided tape matched to the badge size. heat gun on low and then some adhesive remover. just dont bubble your paint.

[Mastrcruse]

How bad will the glue be to get off? Will the paint be nasty/discolored under them?

[KenC]

How bad will the glue be to get off? Will the paint be nasty/discolored under them?

not if you get it all off... which is a pain. I used a hair dryer and some dental floss and I got almost all of it off.

[doucy2]

not if you get it all off... which is a pain. I used a hair dryer and some dental floss and I got almost all of it off.

yea my friend did that on her celica with a hair dryer and floss, only time you can tell it was debadged is when the car gets really dirty.

[AndrewBird]

For future reference, the roundels are held on with pins.

To remove them, place a credit card or similar card next to the roundel. Then, CAREFULLY use a small straight-blade screwdriver to remove it, prying agaist the card.

[porsche gt1]

For future reference, the roundels are held on with pins.

To remove them, place a credit card or similar card next to the roundel. Then, CAREFULLY use a small straight-blade screwdriver to remove it, prying agaist the card.

2 times to that

[Mastrcruse]

The guy assured me that he can get them off before shipping so I guess all I can do it trust him and ask him for a pic before he sends it to me.

Thanks for the help.

[Van Westervelt]

he stated pretty clearly it was about the "325i" emblem. not the roundels. so the roundel removal tips although accurate, don't work for his question.

[NC325iC]

if you use a little TB cleaner it comes off easy, just make sure you clean it all off quick, then hit it with some buffing compounds

[AndrewBird]

he stated pretty clearly it was about the "325i" emblem. not the roundels. so the roundel removal tips although accurate, don't work for his question.

Hence why I said "for future reference". That way if someone searchs on the subject, they will find their answer. His original question was answered after the second post.

[Mastrcruse]

What about the 3rd brake light on a vert? Glue or bolts/pins?

[AndrewBird]

What about the 3rd brake light on a vert? Glue or bolts/pins?

I believe those are bolted. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

[Jand3rson]

not if you get it all off... which is a pain. I used a hair dryer and some dental floss and I got almost all of it off.

I didn't even use a hair dryer, I just used a piece of sewing machine thread and stripped the emblem off, then used Goof-Off for the adhesive. After I got it all off, I used cutting compound to get rid of the outline, and then waxed the area. I need to cut it again though, at certain angles, you can still see the ghost outline of the adhesive.