Help with BMW Trunk and Hood Roundel Swap

frankzlin79 · 09-04-2009, 07:53 PM

I've already installed the CF BMW emblem for the hubs and the steering wheel. I for the life of me cannot get the OEM hood or trunk emblems off the car. I don't know what tool to use. I've tried credit cards but they all are too thick to insert behind the roundels. I hear that the plastic ribbon wrap that usually comes wrapped around very large packages will work, but I don't have any around the house.

I hear there is some kind of plastic gripping tool that can be used, but I'm not sure what that is or what it looks like.

Anybody care to share their experience with this?

frankzlin79 · 09-05-2009, 01:20 PM

Anybody?

niqui · 09-05-2009, 01:56 PM

hi, i think these tools would be really helpful for work like this. i know doing my reflectors with a knife wasnt ideal...
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=456

i can ask my friend for you if he has any tips, he did all his and others...

frankzlin79 · 09-05-2009, 02:09 PM

Thanks for the link. But I'm not looking to spend $19 just to install two roundels although these would be the ideal tools.

I'm looking for other creative ideas with everyday objects around the house.

09E92M34ME · 09-05-2009, 02:44 PM

try a pair of gloves and some dental floss. The gloves will keep you from getting your hands cut.

frankzlin79 · 09-05-2009, 03:07 PM

09E92M34ME: I've tried the dental floss, it's too flimsy and loose to get behind the hood roundel, because the hood roundel sits in a concave circle in the hood. I notice that you have black roundels. How did you go about installing yours?

ChinoOrtega · 09-05-2009, 04:45 PM

try with fishing line, the thinnest one, it's strong enough

frankzlin79 · 09-05-2009, 05:45 PM

I FINALLY got them off. Here are the details:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=299197

E92-Lighting · 09-08-2009, 01:00 PM

fishing lines might help a bit

Gladius · 09-08-2009, 01:55 PM

I was going to suggest zip ties. I ended up buying a cheap trim tool set from Harbor Freight (like $6) and those didn't scratch my paint at all. You shouldn't have to scratch your car to get these off!

09-04-2009, 07:53 PM	#1
frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel 265 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (5)	Help with BMW Trunk and Hood Roundel Swap I've already installed the CF BMW emblem for the hubs and the steering wheel. I for the life of me cannot get the OEM hood or trunk emblems off the car. I don't know what tool to use. I've tried credit cards but they all are too thick to insert behind the roundels. I hear that the plastic ribbon wrap that usually comes wrapped around very large packages will work, but I don't have any around the house. I hear there is some kind of plastic gripping tool that can be used, but I'm not sure what that is or what it looks like. Anybody care to share their experience with this?
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frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel 265 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (5)	Anybody?
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niqui Brigadier General 127 Rep 3,110 Posts Drives: Jet Black E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (7)	hi, i think these tools would be really helpful for work like this. i know doing my reflectors with a knife wasnt ideal... http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=456 i can ask my friend for you if he has any tips, he did all his and others...
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frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel 265 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (5)	Thanks for the link. But I'm not looking to spend $19 just to install two roundels although these would be the ideal tools. I'm looking for other creative ideas with everyday objects around the house.
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09-05-2009, 02:44 PM	#5
09E92M34ME Captain 70 Rep 920 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: VIRGINIA iTrader: (0)	try a pair of gloves and some dental floss. The gloves will keep you from getting your hands cut. __________________ 09 E92 M3,AW/FR. MODS:Performane Kidney Grills,Side Gills,Exhaust Tips,BMW Performance Pedals,359 Satin Black GTS Wheels,275/35/19R & 255/35/19F PSS's,Dinan Stage I Suspension,Macht Schnell Spacers 12mmF,5mmR,Rear Fogs,Euphoria 6k,LCI Tails,LUX v3,OEM IND Painted Alpine White CF Performance Spoiler, Front Splitters, and Front Reflectors,Gloss Black Hood Vents,M Performance Steering Wheel.
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frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel 265 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (5)	09E92M34ME: I've tried the dental floss, it's too flimsy and loose to get behind the hood roundel, because the hood roundel sits in a concave circle in the hood. I notice that you have black roundels. How did you go about installing yours?
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09-05-2009, 04:45 PM	#7
ChinoOrtega Captain 50 Rep 604 Posts Drives: 991 C2S Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Guatemala iTrader: (0)	try with fishing line, the thinnest one, it's strong enough
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09-05-2009, 05:45 PM	#8
frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel 265 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (5)	I FINALLY got them off. Here are the details: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=299197
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E92-Lighting 860 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	fishing lines might help a bit
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Gladius Two Wheels or Four? 93 Rep 655 Posts Drives: '18 Perf Edition m240i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1)	I was going to suggest zip ties. I ended up buying a cheap trim tool set from Harbor Freight (like $6) and those didn't scratch my paint at all. You shouldn't have to scratch your car to get these off! __________________ Current: '18 AW Performance Edition m240i Gone: '15 Mineral Grey m235i \|\| '07 Silver Grey M Coupe \|\| '11 Space Grey 328i XDrive \|\| '08 SparkG M3 \|\| '01 LSB M3 \|\| '01 TiAg 330ci
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