keeping the M5 badge off

BayDriverSF · 06-30-2021, 01:00 PM

Took my M5C in for a full PPF wrap. When I picked it up, the badge was off, and they were going to put it on. I told them not to. Now I'm thinking of keeping the badge off permanently.

Thoughts?

Before and After

Greer · 06-30-2021, 01:07 PM

I am thinking about getting full PPF for my 2022 M5 Competition when it arrives. Are there any points or tips I should let my detailer know about in advance? THX.

BayDriverSF · 06-30-2021, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Greer

I am thinking about getting full PPF for my 2022 M5 Competition when it arrives. Are there any points or tips I should like my detailer know about in advance? THX.

The installer I used swears by STEK DYNOshield PPF, he said it's glossier and less noticeable than Xpel, and from what I saw at the shop I would have to agree. He said that Xpel looks strange under certain indoor lights, and over time it can develop a color cast.

shawnhayes · 06-30-2021, 01:29 PM

Your car, your looks. Looks good either way to me.

Shawn

swagon · 06-30-2021, 02:46 PM

Don't see why badges are such a deal that people keep them on. BMWs always cleaner without rear badging.

Ex_Stig · 06-30-2021, 03:41 PM

It is totally a personal preference. When I had my F10 M5 I debadged it. It was actually a factory option, but a pretty crappy one. The "Debadge" option only removed the rear badge, not the one on the front grill and not the one on the sides. lol

I went as far as to order the blacked out grill (with no badge) and side gills. It had a much cleaner look.

My advice... do what makes you happy and don't worry about what others think.

subterFUSE · 06-30-2021, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Greer

I am thinking about getting full PPF for my 2022 M5 Competition when it arrives. Are there any points or tips I should let my detailer know about in advance? THX.

Do not drive the car a single mile on the road before wrapping. I had my detailer pick up my car on his covered trailer.

If you drive the car, you will have rock chips.

BayDriverSF · 06-30-2021, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by subterFUSE

Do not drive the car a single mile on the road before wrapping. I had my detailer pick up my car on his covered trailer.

If you drive the car, you will have rock chips.

I get the sentiment, however I wouldn't worry too much. I drove mine for months before deciding to get PPF. Did I have swirls by then and very minor defects? Sure, but they were corrected before PPF and now it looks fine. I think PPF is beneficial even if you do it a long time after owning the car.

pbonsalb · 07-01-2021, 09:05 AM

I always debadge my cars.

Burnsey · 07-01-2021, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by subterFUSE

Do not drive the car a single mile on the road before wrapping. I had my detailer pick up my car on his covered trailer.

If you drive the car, you will have rock chips.

Not unlike wearing plastic bags over your shoes to save on wear and tear

Buy them, drive them, enjoy them.

Aronis · 07-01-2021, 02:04 PM

[QUOTE=Mr Burns
Buy them, drive them, enjoy them.[/QUOTE]

Exactly.....

Mike

LuvMyE92 · 07-02-2021, 02:13 PM

Go to the dealer and get a 530e badge to put on there. LOL

BayDriverSF · 07-02-2021, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMyE92

Go to the dealer and get a 530e badge to put on there. LOL

Or AMG lolllll

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Greer Colonel 1910 Rep 2,524 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Competition Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I am thinking about getting full PPF for my 2022 M5 Competition when it arrives. Are there any points or tips I should let my detailer know about in advance? THX. __________________ 2022 F90 M5 Competition & 2019 M2 Competition 2019 F90 M5 Competition 2017 F80 M3 Competition 2014 F10 M5 Competition 2003 E39 M5 Last edited by Greer; 06-30-2021 at 04:23 PM..
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swagon Major General 13569 Rep 8,189 Posts Drives: F80 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Don't see why badges are such a deal that people keep them on. BMWs always cleaner without rear badging. __________________
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