How to stick "M BADGE" back on a powdercoated wheel???

koxal · 06-18-2010, 12:56 PM

Hi guys,

I just had my oem wheels powdercoated.
As you may know, before powdercoating process, they take out the "m badge" from the wheels and to me it doesnt look nice without these badges.

so, I just ordered OEM M Badge from Tischer and hopefully they will arrive soon.

MY question is, what is the safest to stick the badges on to the wheels?
Is it safe to use a strong glue(adhesive) on powdercoated wheel???

Does the oem badges already come with a glue underneath?

pls share your experiences.. thanks..

AMPowerJ · 06-18-2010, 12:59 PM

The badges should come with adhesive already on the back of the emblem.

koxal · 06-18-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

The badges should come with adhesive already on the back of the emblem.

thats very good news if thats true

chris s · 06-18-2010, 02:04 PM

The badges DO have an adhesive backing! Peel the paper off and stick them on!

koxal · 06-18-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by chris s

The badges DO have an adhesive backing! Peel the paper off and stick them on!

thanks for confirming it buddy...

JCtx · 06-18-2010, 07:14 PM

You'll have to use adhesive, since the powdercoating is thick enough to prevent the emblem to sit squarely on its 'hole'. I didn't want to risk losing them on the freeway. Pressing them with your fingers yielded them being stuck only in the middle, with all edges making upward pressure. You'll see what I mean if it doesn't make sense now. Every time you press them with your thumb, you can hear the adhesive 'popping' back. Not secure IMO.

Anyway, I used black RTV I had laying around, and worked perfectly. And the emblems look better now IMO, since they were too deep before. Now they sit pretty much flush. Good luck.

DiRTyDeLuX · 06-18-2010, 08:33 PM

A dot of Gorilla Glue works best. You can find it at Home Depot.

koxal · 06-18-2010, 08:37 PM

will be a bit challenging i guess..

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AMPowerJ One mod leads to another ... 416 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blythewood, SC iTrader: (10)	The badges should come with adhesive already on the back of the emblem. __________________ Current: 2014 F10 M5 Previous: 2015 F80 M3, 2013 E92 M3, 2013 F10 M5, 2009 E90 M3, 1998 E36 M3
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chris s Major General 1250 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: 2022 Dravit G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (12)	The badges DO have an adhesive backing! Peel the paper off and stick them on! __________________ 2022 Dravit/Fiona M3cx - Dinan midpipe w/VC, NW Carbonhaus CF, AST Springs, FC Spacers...more to come! 2016 Indi F80 M3 - SMB\|Amaro \| Mode Carbon \| ESS \| Akra EVO \| KW HAS...SOLD 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, ESS SC, Brembo BBK, BBS FI... GONE but not forgotten! 2008 AW e92 M3 6MT, ESS SC, BBS LM's...SOLD!
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JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	You'll have to use adhesive, since the powdercoating is thick enough to prevent the emblem to sit squarely on its 'hole'. I didn't want to risk losing them on the freeway. Pressing them with your fingers yielded them being stuck only in the middle, with all edges making upward pressure. You'll see what I mean if it doesn't make sense now. Every time you press them with your thumb, you can hear the adhesive 'popping' back. Not secure IMO. Anyway, I used black RTV I had laying around, and worked perfectly. And the emblems look better now IMO, since they were too deep before. Now they sit pretty much flush. Good luck. Last edited by JCtx; 06-18-2010 at 07:21 PM..
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DiRTyDeLuX Private First Class 7 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E92 M3 ZCP ZCV ZP2 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	A dot of Gorilla Glue works best. You can find it at Home Depot.
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