Should I debadge my 745i?

[DRWWE]

I'm debating whether to remove the 745i label from the back of my car. I think it would look better without it but I'm not completely convinced yet. I've never done this before but it looks really easy. I've read several threads about how to do it.

Are there any problems with removing it such as glue remnants or shadows in the paint (the car isn't brand new, has 5000+ miles on it)? Also, does it compromise resale value any by removing the label?

I know there is a lot of experience with this topic out there. Thanks in advance for any opinions.

 

[epj3]

I'd say keep it, though you can always buy a new badge to put on. I'd just be concerned about removing it in the first place.

If you do decide to remove it, all you need is a heat gun. Then use bug and tar remover to remove the rest of the adhesive. Use a rubbing compound to get rid of any little marks left over.

 

[Militant-Grunt]

Id debadge, My a4 is debadged, it gives the car a very clean look.

 

[Zee3Coupe]

Debadging became popular first in Europe because people wanted to obscure the engine config of their underpowered cars, such as 518's. Yes, a 5-series with the 1.8. I would think you would want to show off a 4.5L V8, but the cleaner lines of a debadged car are quite nice.

That said, I would use brake cleaner rather than bug and tar remover to get off the residual glue. It does an amazing job removing anything from paint....including the paint itself, if you're not careful! To prevent damage, spray a small amount on a rag, wipe only the affected area, and then wash and wax after.

 

[epj3]

That said, I would use brake cleaner rather than bug and tar remover to get off the residual glue. It does an amazing job removing anything from paint....including the paint itself, if you're not careful! To prevent damage, spray a small amount on a rag, wipe only the affected area, and then wash and wax after.

That's actually TERRIBLE advice! Might as well tell him to rub some brake fluid on his paint. I truly hope you and nobody else does this, that stuff is VERY nasty.

If you want a bug and tar remover that works, I can't express how well this stuff works! There was double-sided tape left over on my rims from the old wheel weights, and after using wd-40, plastic razor blades, turtle wax bug and tar remover, etc. Just couldn't get it off, I even tried a few times over the matter of a few days and it was very frustrating. This stuff got it off the first swipe with a towel!!!

http://www.tarminator.com/

 

[adrean8j]

That's actually TERRIBLE advice! Might as well tell him to rub some brake fluid on his paint. I truly hope you and nobody else does this, that stuff is VERY nasty.

If you want a bug and tar remover that works, I can't express how well this stuff works! There was double-sided tape left over on my rims from the old wheel weights, and after using wd-40, plastic razor blades, turtle wax bug and tar remover, etc. Just couldn't get it off, I even tried a few times over the matter of a few days and it was very frustrating. This stuff got it off the first swipe with a towel!!!

http://www.tarminator.com/

Man I could use that stuff over here...so much road tar around from these new roads they keep building that I ALWAYS have some just behind my wheel wells....