Matte Black Badge

V8M3Bimmer · 06-19-2011, 09:18 PM

Hey guys,

So I ordered the Matte Black badge from IND, I love the way the badge itself looks but the 3M tape that came on it was much to thick. It made the badge stick way to far off the car. Also since my car is Jerez Black and the badge is black the white 3M tape stuck out like a sore thumb. I informed Nate at IND about my dislike of the tape and without question he shipped me a new OEM badge painted black, however I have not installed it because I like the non painted matte black badge better. I tried getting a thinner tape but cutting it just right for the emblem was a pain and after I stuck it back on the tape still isn't thin enough to my liking, doesn't look OEM. Has anyone else had this problem with their black badges? If so were you successful in correcting it? I am tempted to just remove the badge all together, or order a new OEM chrome one, but they are stupid expensive. Looking forward to hearing y'alls thoughts and stories.

Thanks

bsiciliano · 06-19-2011, 10:17 PM

The MFest guys custom paint OEM badges. They are $80, not cheap, but look good.

KGB7 · 06-19-2011, 10:30 PM

Home Depot has 20 flavors of double sided tape.

Maseroche · 06-20-2011, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bsiciliano

The MFest guys custom paint OEM badges. They are $80, not cheap, but look good.

I'm getting mine from them and the quality looks great!

E90///M3` · 06-20-2011, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Maseroche

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Originally Posted by bsiciliano

The MFest guys custom paint OEM badges. They are $80, not cheap, but look good.

I'm getting mine from them and the quality looks great!

Heck ya! I wanna order mine soon also!

RON1X · 06-20-2011, 06:32 AM

I have the exact problem. I have the IND matte black badge and after installing it, it sticks out pretty far and you can easily see the thick white tape. I was hoping over time the white would lose some of its "luster" as not to contrast so heavily with the paint, but am having no luck. After reading this thread, it makes me want to fix this problem for good! I definitely like the look of the black badge over the chrome, so I think the only way to fix would be to find/ cut the tape very meticulously to make it thinner as not to protrude so far and be as noticeable, but I guess you have tried that method...

V8M3Bimmer · 06-20-2011, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RON1X

I have the exact problem. I have the IND matte black badge and after installing it, it sticks out pretty far and you can easily see the thick white tape. I was hoping over time the white would lose some of its "luster" as not to contrast so heavily with the paint, but am having no luck. After reading this thread, it makes me want to fix this problem for good! I definitely like the look of the black badge over the chrome, so I think the only way to fix would be to find/ cut the tape very meticulously to make it thinner as not to protrude so far and be as noticeable, but I guess you have tried that method...

I know there is a thinner tape out there it is just a matter of time before I find it. I will post what I find that makes me happy when I find it.

DCC · 06-20-2011, 10:33 AM

3M trim tape is thin and black in color

RichieP · 06-20-2011, 08:58 PM

I have the "shadow" M3 badge from JLevistreetworks and it comes with the thin black 3M tape. It looks exactly like the OEM emblem but in black. You can order it in glossy or flat.

I bought the glossy finish with the thought that it would go better with the other black trim on the car.

The url is: http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/p735...duct_info.html

Here's a pic:

V8M3Bimmer · 06-21-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DCC

3M trim tape is thin and black in color

I got some of this, it was dark grey and still not as flush as OEM, I may keep looking or just leave it. I already have 50 bucks involved in this simple badge swap. This is getting crazy!

badbimmer · 06-25-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by V8M3Bimmer

I got some of this, it was dark grey and still not as flush as OEM, I may keep looking or just leave it. I already have 50 bucks involved in this simple badge swap. This is getting crazy!

I purchased this on ebay for 10 bucks. It was perfect:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

I opted for the matte black mono badge. There are many other options.

No way would I spend 50 bucks on an emblem. That is just plain obsessive.

GreasyGinzo · 06-25-2011, 11:10 PM

Great I just ordered a gloss black emblem from IND for my AW

badbimmer · 06-27-2011, 05:52 AM

What did the badge from IND cost you?

GreasyGinzo · 06-27-2011, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by badbimmer

What did the badge from IND cost you?

PM'd

schnell325 · 06-27-2011, 12:47 PM

Hopefully the OP can find the proper tape.

swamp2 · 06-27-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DCC

3M trim tape is thin and black in color

+1, that is the solution I used some time ago. The thick white stuff just doesn't cut it.

badbimmer · 06-28-2011, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GreasyGinzo

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Why don't you post the price here. As I mentioned, I purchased a perfect M3 badge from the link above on ebay for 10 bucks. It was perfect, including the tape. I have no affiliation with the seller. There are others on ebay that sell the same item. Just saying that if your paying close to 50 bucks for an M3 emblem, you are crazy. There is no difference in quality and as a matter of fact, I wouldn't be surprised if it's the same exact item as IND.

GreasyGinzo · 06-29-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by badbimmer

Why don't you post the price here. As I mentioned, I purchased a perfect M3 badge from the link above on ebay for 10 bucks. It was perfect, including the tape. I have no affiliation with the seller. There are others on ebay that sell the same item. Just saying that if your paying close to 50 bucks for an M3 emblem, you are crazy. There is no difference in quality and as a matter of fact, I wouldn't be surprised if it's the same exact item as IND.

$42 shipped to NJ...and to be honest it is kinda cheesy the emblem. But whatever it was forty bucks so I'm not sweatin it. The only reason I am replacing the stock badge is because it's crooked and the colors on the /// is all faded and looks like shit.

By the way it came with very thin black tape pre mounted to the back of the emblem.

06-19-2011, 09:18 PM	#1
V8M3Bimmer Private First Class 3 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2012 E70 X5 XDrive50i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pearland, TX iTrader: (1)	Matte Black Badge Hey guys, So I ordered the Matte Black badge from IND, I love the way the badge itself looks but the 3M tape that came on it was much to thick. It made the badge stick way to far off the car. Also since my car is Jerez Black and the badge is black the white 3M tape stuck out like a sore thumb. I informed Nate at IND about my dislike of the tape and without question he shipped me a new OEM badge painted black, however I have not installed it because I like the non painted matte black badge better. I tried getting a thinner tape but cutting it just right for the emblem was a pain and after I stuck it back on the tape still isn't thin enough to my liking, doesn't look OEM. Has anyone else had this problem with their black badges? If so were you successful in correcting it? I am tempted to just remove the badge all together, or order a new OEM chrome one, but they are stupid expensive. Looking forward to hearing y'alls thoughts and stories. Thanks
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06-19-2011, 10:17 PM	#2
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06-20-2011, 06:32 AM	#6
RON1X Colonel 75 Rep 2,491 Posts Drives: 991 C2S Guards Red Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [9.00]	I have the exact problem. I have the IND matte black badge and after installing it, it sticks out pretty far and you can easily see the thick white tape. I was hoping over time the white would lose some of its "luster" as not to contrast so heavily with the paint, but am having no luck. After reading this thread, it makes me want to fix this problem for good! I definitely like the look of the black badge over the chrome, so I think the only way to fix would be to find/ cut the tape very meticulously to make it thinner as not to protrude so far and be as noticeable, but I guess you have tried that method... __________________ 991.1 C2S PDK, Guards Red \| PDCC \| Sport Chrono + \| Clear Tail Lights \| Alcantara Steering Wheel \| HRE FF01 \| TechArt Springs \| Sport Exhaust Previous: Porsche 997 Turbo 6MT, Atlas Gray \| Cobb Stage 2 \| HRE FF01 \| Europipe Stg. 2 Exhaust \| GMG LMS Rollbar \| GT2 Exhaust Tips \| Pagid RS-29 \| Rennline Pedals \| SSK 997.2 Track Car, heavily modded & E92 M3 DCT, still miss her daily & E92 335i heavily modded
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06-20-2011, 08:58 PM	#9
RichieP Enlisted Member 8 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 E90 [10.00]	I have the "shadow" M3 badge from JLevistreetworks and it comes with the thin black 3M tape. It looks exactly like the OEM emblem but in black. You can order it in glossy or flat. I bought the glossy finish with the thought that it would go better with the other black trim on the car. The url is: http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/p735...duct_info.html Here's a pic: Attached Images __________________ 2010 E90 ///M3 : /SG/M-DCT/19" HRE P40s w/Yokohama AD08s/Vorsteiner CF Aero fr lip and rear splitter/Akra Evolution w/ akra ESS tune/Macht Schnell CAI/CF Grills & Gilles/Prem pkg/tech pkg/Nav/mnrf 2006 Z06
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06-25-2011, 11:10 PM	#12
GreasyGinzo Captain 41 Rep 635 Posts Drives: '08 E92 AW 6MT M3(Totaled) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (1)	Great I just ordered a gloss black emblem from IND for my AW __________________
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06-27-2011, 05:52 AM	#13
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schnell325 Bored at work.... 890 Rep 5,391 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	Hopefully the OP can find the proper tape. __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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