Solution: Faded/dull M stripes on M3 trunk badge

G80indy · 07-08-2014, 08:15 PM

I am looking into a high quality vinyl solution that will vastly improve upon the OEM and even aftermarket M stripes stickers on the trunk badge. I have Khoalty and iND black badges (I prefer iND gloss black -- presently have on the car) but want to see if I can improve upon the stickers. I am surprised all these associated M tricolor stickers are so weak! I don't feel like replacing the whole badge, just because the red has faded or there is peeling/wear and tear from washing and waxing.
I have a job going with a local sign/graphics shop to create a simple stick on solution. I may have them make bulk if it is outstanding.
Let me know if interested.

Ra_ · 07-08-2014, 10:12 PM

That would be cool. Maybe something more "jewel".

GrahamDobbins · 07-08-2014, 10:47 PM

I would be down for sure.

Articsilber323 · 07-09-2014, 07:32 AM

im down

thekurgan · 07-09-2014, 07:58 AM

The stickers are weak, they fade/peel even if the car isn't washed or sees sun. I suspect China Import. I'd be careful with something too perfect, or it will just get taken.

tinman831 · 07-09-2014, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by thekurgan

The stickers are weak, they fade/peel even if the car isn't washed or sees sun. I suspect China Import. I'd be careful with something too perfect, or it will just get taken.

Lol.

Amirsm3 · 07-09-2014, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ra_

That would be cool. Maybe something more "jewel".

Bedazzled badges?!?!?!?!?

Ra_ · 07-09-2014, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Amirsm3

Bedazzled badges?!?!?!?!?

Lol. Let's see...how do describe it? Instead of flat vinyl, it would be more 3D with a raised clear bubble similar to the roundel or little m wheel emblems.

dpgfunk · 07-09-2014, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Amirsm3

Bedazzled badges?!?!?!?!?

Custom rhinestones

Hujan · 07-10-2014, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ra_

Lol. Let's see...how do describe it? Instead of flat vinyl, it would be more 3D with a raised clear bubble similar to the roundel or little m wheel emblems.

That's called "doming." Those would be domed vinyl decals.

Ra_ · 07-10-2014, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hujan

That's called "doming." Those would be domed vinyl decals.

Thanks!

GrahamDobbins · 07-10-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by thekurgan

The stickers are weak, they fade/peel even if the car isn't washed or sees sun. I suspect China Import. I'd be careful with something too perfect, or it will just get taken.

You seriously think someone would steal that?

thekurgan · 07-10-2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GrahamDobbins

You seriously think someone would steal that?

I highly doubt these badges we see on the RICE-mobiles are purchased for $25-$30. Do you?

floss=(cheap and fast)

thekurgan · 07-10-2014, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ra_

Lol. Let's see...how do describe it? Instead of flat vinyl, it would be more 3D with a raised clear bubble similar to the roundel or little m wheel emblems.

A bunch of us were discussing this at work and thought about a hologram under the paint somehow, similar to Lamborghini did it for their Polizia Stradale Gallardo? I know it wouldn't be raised and possibly it could be made to reflect when right behind somehow.

G80indy · 07-11-2014, 08:50 AM

The shop is going to lay up vinyl that is designed for continuous exposure of 7 years so it should be good for a lifetime on a car without fading or peeling. The adhesive is auto grade also.
A week out now.
Last night I took the Bimmian vinyl M color kit and made some of my own stickers.
I used the dark blue as backing and laid up the red and light blue strips to each side and cut with the old sticker on top as a template. Looks even and original for fit.
Out of 5 total, I made two look nearly perfect.
So I have my custom cut vinyl backups that look much brighter than the OEM paper sticker. Hopefully the shop will do a similar or better job and then I can order a few ....

quaker864 · 07-11-2014, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 330indy

The shop is going to lay up vinyl that is designed for continuous exposure of 7 years so it should be good for a lifetime on a car without fading or peeling. The adhesive is auto grade also.
A week out now.
Last night I took the Bimmian vinyl M color kit and made some of my own stickers.
I used the dark blue as backing and laid up the red and light blue strips to each side and cut with the old sticker on top as a template. Looks even and original for fit.
Out of 5 total, I made two look nearly perfect.
So I have my custom cut vinyl backups that look much brighter than the OEM paper sticker. Hopefully the shop will do a similar or better job and then I can order a few ....

excited for this if it can be mass produced.

Amirsm3 · 07-11-2014, 10:31 AM

Hmmm I might take a couple for the shits and giggles.

Trip3's · 07-11-2014, 01:53 PM

I'm in for this!

G80indy · 07-11-2014, 08:31 PM

My little workshop.
The perfected piece is lower left compared to a standard sticker.

G80indy · 07-12-2014, 12:03 PM

Applied this morning. What a pain. To get perfectly aligned, no bubbles, I went through 5.
This is my hand-cut vinyl version. I wanted crisp lines of color, no bleed, no color gaps from printed color. I admit I'm OCD, but on a car this expensive I was annoyed by it .... The principle of the thing I guess.
I am quite curious how the shop job turns out.

dfjaws · 07-15-2014, 09:59 PM

http://neverdone.big cartel.com/product/e36-m3-emblem-replacement

G80indy · 07-16-2014, 03:50 PM

thanks for the link. But it's for e36 only ??

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G80indy Save the Manuals 1714 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: Z3, E46, G80 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indy iTrader: (0)	Solution: Faded/dull M stripes on M3 trunk badge I am looking into a high quality vinyl solution that will vastly improve upon the OEM and even aftermarket M stripes stickers on the trunk badge. I have Khoalty and iND black badges (I prefer iND gloss black -- presently have on the car) but want to see if I can improve upon the stickers. I am surprised all these associated M tricolor stickers are so weak! I don't feel like replacing the whole badge, just because the red has faded or there is peeling/wear and tear from washing and waxing. I have a job going with a local sign/graphics shop to create a simple stick on solution. I may have them make bulk if it is outstanding. Let me know if interested. __________________ 2023 G80 6MT, CCBs 2002 330i Dinan, 5MT 2000 Z3 Conforti, 5MT
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G80indy Save the Manuals 1714 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: Z3, E46, G80 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indy iTrader: (0)	The shop is going to lay up vinyl that is designed for continuous exposure of 7 years so it should be good for a lifetime on a car without fading or peeling. The adhesive is auto grade also. A week out now. Last night I took the Bimmian vinyl M color kit and made some of my own stickers. I used the dark blue as backing and laid up the red and light blue strips to each side and cut with the old sticker on top as a template. Looks even and original for fit. Out of 5 total, I made two look nearly perfect. So I have my custom cut vinyl backups that look much brighter than the OEM paper sticker. Hopefully the shop will do a similar or better job and then I can order a few .... __________________ 2023 G80 6MT, CCBs 2002 330i Dinan, 5MT 2000 Z3 Conforti, 5MT
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G80indy Save the Manuals 1714 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: Z3, E46, G80 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indy iTrader: (0)	My little workshop. The perfected piece is lower left compared to a standard sticker. Attached Images __________________ 2023 G80 6MT, CCBs 2002 330i Dinan, 5MT 2000 Z3 Conforti, 5MT
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G80indy Save the Manuals 1714 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: Z3, E46, G80 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indy iTrader: (0)	Applied this morning. What a pain. To get perfectly aligned, no bubbles, I went through 5. This is my hand-cut vinyl version. I wanted crisp lines of color, no bleed, no color gaps from printed color. I admit I'm OCD, but on a car this expensive I was annoyed by it .... The principle of the thing I guess. I am quite curious how the shop job turns out. Attached Images __________________ 2023 G80 6MT, CCBs 2002 330i Dinan, 5MT 2000 Z3 Conforti, 5MT
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dfjaws Lieutenant 57 Rep 535 Posts Drives: E90 M3 / E86 M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA iTrader: (5)	http://neverdone.big cartel.com/product/e36-m3-emblem-replacement __________________
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G80indy Save the Manuals 1714 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: Z3, E46, G80 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indy iTrader: (0)	thanks for the link. But it's for e36 only ?? __________________ 2023 G80 6MT, CCBs 2002 330i Dinan, 5MT 2000 Z3 Conforti, 5MT
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