Black Badging

X54TH · 09-01-2021, 07:37 PM

Converted Chrome to Gloss Black.

mikeyb74 · 09-02-2021, 10:39 AM

Where did you pick up the gloss black xdrive?

X54TH · 09-02-2021, 07:26 PM

Found them on eBay. They are ABS but seem like high quality gloss black badging. The numbers were identical and the XDrive was a little bit smaller. I normally get my black badging from IND.

X54TH · 09-02-2021, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyb74

Where did you pick up the gloss black xdrive?

eBay. It was a little bit smaller but I'm happy with it.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1PCS-BLACK-X...-127632-2357-0

mikeyb74 · 09-11-2021, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by X54TH

eBay. It was a little bit smaller but I'm happy with it.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1PCS-BLACK-X...-127632-2357-0

Thank you.

I attempted to spray paint the genuine xdrive badge but I suck at painting. So now I'm looking for one already gloss black. Not sure why BMW doesn't offered a black xdrive badge.

X54TH · 09-11-2021, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by X54TH

eBay. It was a little bit smaller but I'm happy with it.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1PCS-BLACK-X...-127632-2357-0

Thank you.

I attempted to spray paint the genuine xdrive badge but I suck at painting. So now I'm looking for one already gloss black. Not sure why BMW doesn't offered a black xdrive badge.

The one I got is great and so are the ones on IND. The IND ones are original badging that they paint. I have those on the X5.

I have the small gloss black m fender badges I bought a couple years ago on eBay at the time I was doing the X5. I'll post pictures of those on the 330 tomorrow.

X54TH · 09-12-2021, 07:35 AM

I added the Gloss Black Fender M Badges.

X54TH · 09-12-2021, 07:41 AM

In a couple of weeks they are going to retrofit the Red M Performance Brakes.

helmet91 · 09-14-2021, 03:53 AM

I have the IND 330i black badge but I'm really not sure what to do with the X-drive.

I wish there was an X-drive badge that was inverse; so black text and silver background. Obviously it would be a lot of work, but I think it would look better than all black.

That said, I don't see the all black X-drive badge on IND's G20 section. Is the G20 badge the same as the G30 because I see that one.

PLF69 · 09-14-2021, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by helmet91

I have the IND 330i black badge but I'm really not sure what to do with the X-drive.

I wish there was an X-drive badge that was inverse; so black text and silver background. Obviously it would be a lot of work, but I think it would look better than all black.

That said, I don't see the all black X-drive badge on IND's G20 section. Is the G20 badge the same as the G30 because I see that one.

Why just not remove it completely.

helmet91 · 09-14-2021, 08:06 AM

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Why just not remove it completely.

Then how will anyone know I have all wheel drive?

PLF69 · 09-14-2021, 08:58 AM

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Why just not remove it completely.

Then how will anyone know I have all wheel drive?

No one will know and it will be fine.

I removed all badges from my car, first time I try this and I kinda of like it but If I ever get bored of ppl asking me if it's an M3 I may reinstall a black M340i badge but that will be all, I also removed the fender m's

helmet91 · 09-14-2021, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by helmet91

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Why just not remove it completely.

Then how will anyone know I have all wheel drive?

No one will know and it will be fine.

I removed all badges from my car, first time I try this and I kinda of like it but If I ever get bored of ppl asking me if it's an M3 I may reinstall a black M340i badge but that will be all, I also removed the fender m's

I was joking…

In the interest of not being mistaken for a 318i M-Sport I'll more than likely leave my badging as is.

X54TH · 09-15-2021, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by helmet91

I have the IND 330i black badge but I'm really not sure what to do with the X-drive.

I wish there was an X-drive badge that was inverse; so black text and silver background. Obviously it would be a lot of work, but I think it would look better than all black.

That said, I don't see the all black X-drive badge on IND's G20 section. Is the G20 badge the same as the G30 because I see that one.

I would email or call the guys at IND. They were great and helped me out. I was able to get it for the X5.

VipinLJ · 09-23-2021, 12:55 PM

I have the same xDrive badge from eBay. But I painted the 330i myself. Turned out really well.

X54TH · 09-23-2021, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by VipinLJ

I have the same xDrive badge from eBay. But I painted the 330i myself. Turned out really well.

I probably should have done the same. I have all the original badges as I doubt I'll ever put them back again.

VipinLJ · 09-24-2021, 09:32 PM

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I probably should have done the same. I have all the original badges as I doubt I'll ever put them back again.

Yup. I debadged mine and enjoyed the look. I changed up on the old badges while cleaning out my drawer. That's when I thought about spray painting it since, if it went wrong, I'd just toss it. Worked out so well that I ended up sticking it back on the car.

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X54TH Member 893 Rep 2,029 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: GTA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M2 (HEA) [10.00] 2021 330i xDrive [0.00] 2019 G05 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2017 Jeep Grand Che ... [0.00]	Found them on eBay. They are ABS but seem like high quality gloss black badging. The numbers were identical and the XDrive was a little bit smaller. I normally get my black badging from IND. __________________ 2019 X5 Alpine White M-Sport Software Version 11/2022.31 2023 M2 (HEA) Brooklyn Gray 2021 330i XDrive Alpine White M-Sport
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