Well, "easy DIY" is a matter of perspective, depending on what BMW is being worked on and what knowledge and skills you have. I recently took on replacing some of the emblems on my 1997 BMW Z3. The hood and rear emblems were relatively easy, but still require careful work. Of course the big concerns are damaging the paint and/or damaging the actual body by prying. In the case of my Z3, the two side emblems are recessed in the hood's faux air vents. Found that I could easily damage the body of the air vents, so I had to go the extended route of excavating a hole in the middle of each emblem so I could get a pry tool underneath the center of the emblems. I was successful, but it did take some careful work to accomplish this. Bottom line, give very careful thought as to how to approach the emblem and get underneath it, as you mention, using tools that are tough nylon to help keep from damaging the body paint, etc. Good luck to anyone replacing emblems --- look for CZcams videos like this one for advance information.
Not one swear word 😅...oh wait, the F dash dash dash word was spoken 😅. Totally understandable. Dedicated! 90°F is hell, but it helps getting the emblem off. Good demo 👍
Chantel you’re missing the point.. if you’re going to have a BMW it’s all about authenticity, integrity and genuine parts. Let’s put it this way …would you rather have a real diamond ring or a Cubic zirconia it’s just a symbol right?? Wrong!! Lol
@@crosstalktv5780 except you stupidly forget that the original emblem and many of the smaller parts were MADE IN CHINA ALREADY. Theres a reason your manual says its Assembled in one country, since many parts that aren't the main body is made in another country. All youre paying for is your narcissistic desire to feel important. Some people like BMW for its FUNCTION. you know, people who aren't douches
My oem front emblem replacement doesn't seem to sit completely flush to the hood as the original one. I've pushed down on it several times, but it still has a bit of a wobble. Suggestions?
9:12 rotary tool drill it out. Just sand the tip of the grommet flush so the tiny drill bit has something to bite onto. You can also work your way from the tiniest bit (Pilot hole) up in size till it’s eaten all
After seeing the front job I didn't wait around for the rest. More of an ad for your products than anything else. Starts off with a faded and loose emblem, ends with a new but still loose emblem.
Assuming you mean the badge has come off and the pins are still in the grommets, I managed to get mine out by carefully threading a screw into the pin and then gently tugging it out. might take some finesse but the only paintwork I slightly scuffed was the grommet and that will be hidden by the new badge anyway
its like watching someone trying to pick up a brick using tweezers .flat head plyers .or a screw, and the front badge is loose first teenager to see that . is having that away .
One of the few tutorials where things actually go wrong while you're doing it. Thanks for including your process even when it isn't going perfectly!
Well, "easy DIY" is a matter of perspective, depending on what BMW is being worked on and what knowledge and skills you have. I recently took on replacing some of the emblems on my 1997 BMW Z3. The hood and rear emblems were relatively easy, but still require careful work. Of course the big concerns are damaging the paint and/or damaging the actual body by prying. In the case of my Z3, the two side emblems are recessed in the hood's faux air vents. Found that I could easily damage the body of the air vents, so I had to go the extended route of excavating a hole in the middle of each emblem so I could get a pry tool underneath the center of the emblems. I was successful, but it did take some careful work to accomplish this. Bottom line, give very careful thought as to how to approach the emblem and get underneath it, as you mention, using tools that are tough nylon to help keep from damaging the body paint, etc. Good luck to anyone replacing emblems --- look for CZcams videos like this one for advance information.
Great energy in the video, good quality and done in the spirit of "DIY". Thanks for sharing.
Not one swear word 😅...oh wait, the F dash dash dash word was spoken 😅. Totally understandable. Dedicated! 90°F is hell, but it helps getting the emblem off. Good demo 👍
Was doing this right now but on my 04 325i the back is a bit smaller than the front I got the wrong one but the front looks great 👍
hell ya man thx, trooper for workin out in tha heat lml
So you don't need any kind of double sided tape or anything? When it goes in the grommets it firmly grabs it and that's it?
Thanks so much! Will order the parts and try to do it myself!
“Knock off” ones look just the same and serve the same purpose. It’s an emblem lol. Much more precious equipment on the vehicle to spend money on.
Chantel you’re missing the point.. if you’re going to have a BMW it’s all about authenticity, integrity and genuine parts. Let’s put it this way …would you rather have a real diamond ring or a Cubic zirconia it’s just a symbol right?? Wrong!! Lol
@@crosstalktv5780 who cares what you put on a 15 year old or older car. Stop pretending
@@Randomeris1 fax bro it’s just a car like I don’t care it does the same job lmao
@@crosstalktv5780 except you stupidly forget that the original emblem and many of the smaller parts were MADE IN CHINA ALREADY. Theres a reason your manual says its Assembled in one country, since many parts that aren't the main body is made in another country. All youre paying for is your narcissistic desire to feel important. Some people like BMW for its FUNCTION. you know, people who aren't douches
Smart!
My oem front emblem replacement doesn't seem to sit completely flush to the hood as the original one. I've pushed down on it several times, but it still has a bit of a wobble. Suggestions?
If the pin gets stuck inside the grommet, drill a small hole and screw in small bolt or screw and pull it out like that 👍🏽
09:34 We all know he’s not gonna “fish it out”, don’t we 🤠
Surprisingly, we got it out the next day! We pulled off the trunk lining and it feel out! So lucky!
Masterson's Car Care I’m happy for the customer (if that’s a different car than your test vehicle for product demos) 🤓
@@ahsanm.5905 Its our project BMW!
9:12 rotary tool drill it out. Just sand the tip of the grommet flush so the tiny drill bit has something to bite onto. You can also work your way from the tiniest bit (Pilot hole) up in size till it’s eaten all
Is it also the same for the e93 m3s?
Frustration kicked in at 9:15s 😤😂 simple jobs are never simple lol good video tho 👍
you would think over time they got better at permanently installing their brand identity...
So what do I do if my back has no grommets? It’s an M3 E93
Did you end up buying grommets for it?
After seeing the front job I didn't wait around for the rest. More of an ad for your products than anything else. Starts off with a faded and loose emblem, ends with a new but still loose emblem.
Pulling those grommets look like a job for a drywall screw to get a grip
My wasn't faded mine blew off the car
Lmaooooo
THIS IS MAD YOU SCREW ,A SCREW INTO THE GROMET 4 TURNS ,THEN YOU PULL THE GROMET OUT .STRAIGHT OUT .
Bmw was going to charge me $100 for 1 emblem so I just baught a set off ebay for $35 lol
The pins are stuck into the grommets and idea on how getting them out?
Assuming you mean the badge has come off and the pins are still in the grommets, I managed to get mine out by carefully threading a screw into the pin and then gently tugging it out. might take some finesse but the only paintwork I slightly scuffed was the grommet and that will be hidden by the new badge anyway
Take off the bumper for a 2014Z4
its like watching someone trying to pick up a brick using tweezers .flat head plyers .or a screw, and the front badge is loose first teenager to see that . is having that away .
Okay now do The 335i decal
#MysteryGlaze
Tem umas mãos que parece uns pissos😂😂😂
1 push seat instantly... 5 tries later and it's still loose AF! hahahaha dude! Don't give up your day job! FYI 3M tape is your friend
oh, sorry. he pushes 7 times!!!! ...still f'n loose -_-
Is it also the same for the e93 m3s?
did u try? cuz i wanna get an e93 too and already have all this things to do in mind
@@Mihnear sorry but I haven’t yet.
@@im_so_es_ef_wit_it what price u got urs for?
@@Mihnear I don’t remember how much I paid for my emblems.
@@im_so_es_ef_wit_it i mean for the car😂