Matte White Badge

MYV · 05-16-2010, 02:28 PM

Hey has anyone tried painting their badge a matte white? Whats everyones opinion on this?
I see a ton of people doing matte black or gloss black but I was wondering if anyone has pics of matte white? preferably on an alpine white car?
Thanks!

fdriller9 · 05-16-2010, 02:45 PM

I think that will blend in too much...don't think you should do it.

c_jeong89 · 05-16-2010, 03:00 PM

i think it will look too invisible. the reason people paint it a darker color is so it stands out with a contrast.

MYV · 05-16-2010, 03:04 PM

What about people that have matte black badges on a jet black car?
I saw that on a c63 yesterday and thought the subtle change looked good. Is matte white on alpine white different?

phistyle · 05-16-2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MYV

What about people that have matte black badges on a jet black car?
I saw that on a c63 yesterday and thought the subtle change looked good. Is matte white on alpine white different?

honestly I think matte black emblems on Jet Black cars look stupid...it does not go well together unless you are going for that played out "murdered" look...

VTECaddict · 05-16-2010, 03:53 PM

If you're gonna make it blend in with the body color, might as well debadge IMO.

SV Concepts III · 05-17-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by c_jeong89

i think it will look too invisible. the reason people paint it a darker color is so it stands out with a contrast.

+1 I think Alpine White needs some contrast.

stimpy · 05-17-2010, 12:05 PM

Any idea how this badge was done? I know their is vinyl overlays for the blue/white - but this looks to be either painted or vinyl wrapped completely minus the silver 'crosshairs' and the words BMW.

wchoy · 05-17-2010, 02:47 PM

I have changed my 335i badge to a gloss white instead of chrome. Its like a subtle debadge but lets everyone know the car is modded a little bit

MYV · 05-17-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wchoy

I have changed my 335i badge to a gloss white instead of chrome. Its like a subtle debadge but lets everyone know the car is modded a little bit

Can you upload a pic? I'd love to see that.

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MYV Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	Matte White Badge Hey has anyone tried painting their badge a matte white? Whats everyones opinion on this? I see a ton of people doing matte black or gloss black but I was wondering if anyone has pics of matte white? preferably on an alpine white car? Thanks! __________________ __________________ 09' Alpine White E92 335i
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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	I think that will blend in too much...don't think you should do it.
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c_jeong89 Banned 85 Rep 2,097 Posts Drives: E90 TiAg Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Irvine/Bay Area iTrader: (16)	i think it will look too invisible. the reason people paint it a darker color is so it stands out with a contrast.
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stimpy Colonel 167 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (7)	Any idea how this badge was done? I know their is vinyl overlays for the blue/white - but this looks to be either painted or vinyl wrapped completely minus the silver 'crosshairs' and the words BMW. Attached Images
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wchoy First Lieutenant 5 Rep 311 Posts Drives: '08 AW e90 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii / LA iTrader: (0)	I have changed my 335i badge to a gloss white instead of chrome. Its like a subtle debadge but lets everyone know the car is modded a little bit
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