X5Mnwi wrote

Here ya go!

DGM60i wrote

Thanks dude!! So he just blacked out just the M and not the chrome on the stripes. I’m looking to see if I can find an already black emblem to swap for a clean look.

X5Mnwi wrote

Here’s a link to a video my PPF guy did. You can see the M in black wrap on front grill.

alextclam wrote

Nice! How long did that entire process take?

DGM60i wrote

Thanks! Took about a week and half from shipping it to them and return ship to me. Not terrible.

K9-44 wrote

How much did IND charge?

DGM60i wrote

Sent my front grill badge to IND to get painted Gloss Black. Came out really good. There are no other options but to get your original emblem painted. Sharing cause it’ll save you from the headache I went through trying to find an alternative.

rcsummers wrote

how hard was it to remove the badge? Ive heard its a PITA. But haven't even looked or attempted first hand.

DGM60i wrote

Very easy. Just an emblem stuck on with double sided tape. I heated it up and used a plastic pry tool to lift it up enough to get my finder behind it to separate it from the placement on the grill. Took me 2 min

Tommy_Boy wrote

Not to ask a dumb question but here goes….

So, when you say you heated it up and pried it up, are you talking about the whole rectangular badge housing as a whole and not just the M? Mine didn’t look like a separate piece that could come off (2026 model) the grill. Maybe my eyes aren’t as good as they used to be!

This sounds like a reasonable process through IND. I have their black roundels installed and lover them. A bit pricey but their workmanship seems great. So, willing to give them a try on this too.

GladiatorOwner wrote

IND should just sell that badge blacked out like they do other roundels- when they eliminate the chrome lines/surrounding…

Maybe they could do a group buy??? Lol

GladiatorOwner wrote

Yeah I know, but its an angle they could take for another product to sell…. There is a market for it so …. I should call Ryan/IND and get’em on it

alextclam wrote

I’m curious if these would fit. Even if they were a a bit smaller, it wouldn’t be that noticeable.

https://ind-distribution.com/products/bmw-m-fender-emblem-set-gloss-black?variant=41236012662980

DGM60i wrote

Those will be super small. I don’t recommend.

alextclam wrote

I’m curious if these would fit. Even if they were a a bit smaller, it wouldn’t be that noticeable.

https://ind-distribution.com/products/bmw-m-fender-emblem-set-gloss-black?variant=41236012662980