[Insane435]

Has anyone had any luck with the vinyl/sticker roundels to replace the stock ones on the wheels/hood/trunk, steering wheel? Or is it just best to buy the real ones?

I want to buy blue/black carbon fiber ones.

here is the look I want: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181809578620...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[scostu]

Yes. The vinyl works and lasts. Many have done this with no issues.

Nice color choice, too!

[wdeerfield]

ive done this on all my vehicles. i got them from bimman but the link you posted looks exactly like what i received. They have lasted 3 years so far on my f10 and stil looked new on my e90 for the 4 years i had it.

[Insane435]

Sounds like the vinyl is a good route to go then. I didn't want to pry off the emblems and what not.

Are they difficult to apply? Seems like it would be tedious to line up like 30 of these stickers.

[wdeerfield]

it does take time and since you are overlaying both the white and the blue you'll more than likely need a little over an hour.

[etinifni]

I went with actual roundel replacement. No complaints so far.


http://www.jbspeed.com/bmw-cf-carbon...0-f32-f33-f80/

[Insane435]

Originally Posted by etinifni

I went with actual roundel replacement. No complaints so far.


http://www.jbspeed.com/bmw-cf-carbon...0-f32-f33-f80/

I may go this route if the vinyls do not work out. However, I don't feel comfortable removing the trunk and hood emblems. Was that difficult?

[John in VA]

Originally Posted by Insane435

...I don't feel comfortable removing the trunk and hood emblems.

There's nothing to it! Two posts in grommets. Gently prying at the 3 & 9 o'clock positions, using a microfiber towel or some other protection (credit card) for your paint. Some have slipped dental floss or fishing line under the roundel's edge to force it up/out.

[Insane435]

Originally Posted by John in VA

There's nothing to it! Two posts in grommets. Gently prying at the 3 & 9 o'clock positions, using a microfiber towel or some other protection (credit card) for your paint. Some have slipped dental floss or fishing line under the roundel's edge to force it up/out.

Well maybe its not too bad then. And the new ones snap in with no issues i assume? Do you know if I can I get roundels in blue and black carbon fiber?

[John in VA]

Originally Posted by Insane435

Well maybe its not too bad then. And the new ones snap in with no issues i assume? Do you know if I can I get roundels in blue and black carbon fiber?

I've seen blue & white and black & white carbon fiber badges. A quick Google revealed black & blue carbon fiber badge sets from these guys: http://www.autowheelcapled.com/. I have no idea about the quality of the vendor or products.

http://www.autowheelcapled.com/index...-full-set.html

[Insane435]

Originally Posted by John in VA

I've seen blue & white and black & white carbon fiber badges. A quick Google revealed black & blue carbon fiber badge sets from these guys: http://www.autowheelcapled.com/. I have no idea about the quality of the vendor or products.

http://www.autowheelcapled.com/index...-full-set.html

I bought these, and they do not fit my f32. The pins on mine were different and there is also adhesive on the stock ones.

[BEM-S4]

Originally Posted by John in VA

There's nothing to it! Two posts in grommets. Gently prying at the 3 & 9 o'clock positions, using a microfiber towel or some other protection (credit card) for your paint. Some have slipped dental floss or fishing line under the roundel's edge to force it up/out.

The guys at the BMW dealer use one of those plastic straps from a shipping box

[Insane435]

Originally Posted by BEM-S4

The guys at the BMW dealer use one of those plastic straps from a shipping box

I emoved the hood emblem with no issues. Its way easier than you would think.

Just need to find a better set of replacement emblems. Id be ok with white and black carbon fiber emblems.

[MrMarvin]

Does anyone know where one might find blank color matched emblems or emblems with other types of logos?

[Brenzo]

I am fairly certain I just ended up buying some roundels for my wheels off Amazon that the description claimed it was OEM. Needed them because I noticed one was missing after a particularly nasty Chicago pothole. Couldn't tell the difference from what came with the vehicle.