X5 black emblem find help

Killacam13 · 02-14-2018, 04:13 PM

Looking for a black X5 emblem for the rear. Found one on Amazon but up to 2014 model. Can anyone please link me to where I can buy one?

philude · 02-14-2018, 04:15 PM

This one?

https://ind-distribution.com/product?sku=IND-F15-TB

Killacam13 · 02-14-2018, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by philude

This one?

https://ind-distribution.com/product?sku=IND-F15-TB

Yes, thank you
But this one is so expensive!! Lol

kj71109 · 02-14-2018, 06:21 PM

IND is the one I would get. Amazing customer service and their quality is top notch. I usually buy all my cosmetic parts from them. They were the only ones that had Ruby Black side markers as well.

Tusk · 02-14-2018, 06:33 PM

Why not Plasti Dip? Maybe add a little pearl, gloss or metalizer?

$95 is ridiculous!

CeeTeeX5 · 02-14-2018, 07:25 PM

For the X5 emblem, might as well just buy a chrome emblem and paint it yourself, then swap it out. That is essentially what IND is doing but charging a pretty big premium for it...

Tusk · 02-14-2018, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

For the X5 emblem, might as well just buy a chrome emblem and paint it yourself, then swap it out. That is essentially what IND is doing but charging a pretty big premium for it...

This

CeeTeeX5 · 02-14-2018, 07:43 PM

If you are intent on spending the money it would be better spent getting the black painted roundel which would be much harder to get right DIY.

Kzang · 02-14-2018, 08:16 PM

If you are going to paint it yourself, you can just remove the original X5 emblem and paint and re-apply with some 3M double sided tape

Just remember to apply painters tape around the emblem so you know how to align it again.

Amazon and eBay has the X5 emblems but they are for the E70 models. At least that's what they were when I was searching. I just ended up buying iND's emblem and attaching it.

Kzang · 02-14-2018, 08:21 PM

Check out my diy thread here.

DIY - X5 Badge/Emblem Swap http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1210030

Killacam13 · 02-14-2018, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

If you are going to paint it yourself, you can just remove the original X5 emblem and paint and re-apply with some 3M double sided tape

Just remember to apply painters tape around the emblem so you know how to align it again.

Amazon and eBay has the X5 emblems but they are for the E70 models. At least that's what they were when I was searching. I just ended up buying iND's emblem and attaching it.

If I wanted to paint them myself and re-attach them, what kind of spray paint should I use?

CeeTeeX5 · 02-14-2018, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Killacam13

If I wanted to paint them myself and re-attach them, what kind of spray paint should I use?

Something durable like VHT engine enamel or caliper paint. I’ve done this on a bunch of previous vehicles and it turns out great.

Killacam13 · 02-16-2018, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

Something durable like VHT engine enamel or caliper paint. I’ve done this on a bunch of previous vehicles and it turns out great.

Thanks, going to remove the X5 and roundel this weekend and paint it. Hopefully they turn out ok

CeeTeeX5 · 02-16-2018, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Killacam13

Thanks, going to remove the X5 and roundel this weekend and paint it. Hopefully they turn out ok

The roundel might be tough to tape up. Interested to see how that goes and any tips you can share after.

Killacam13 · 02-16-2018, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

The roundel might be tough to tape up. Interested to see how that goes and any tips you can share after.

I was gonna remove it off the trunk and then spray it.

Jaymax85 · 02-16-2018, 11:41 PM

Bought the emblems from ind, high quality stuff

CeeTeeX5 · 02-16-2018, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Killacam13

I was gonna remove it off the trunk and then spray it.

I figured that much, but just taping the actual center roundel portion cleanly will be tough.

Killacam13 · 02-18-2018, 10:11 PM

So I had an easy time getting the badges (sides and the X5) but once i got it sprayed, I couldn't get the finish to my likings. I think maybe the type of paint I used? I had to used hot water (and it actually rubbed off the paint back to looking normal) and ended up putting the original back on it

I'm still not willing to spend $100, maybe I should try caliper paint?

Killacam13 · 02-18-2018, 10:14 PM

Tried 3 layers then finally gave up

gtmassive75 · 02-18-2018, 10:17 PM

Just keep it off.. looks better..imo
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LocksmithNick · 02-19-2018, 08:05 AM

Yea, just leave them off. The key to painting them is light coats. Mist it until it’s all covered. Let dry for an hour, then do it again. A heavy coat on plastic just makes it run and look terrible.

But again, I’d just debadge and call it a day.

Kzang · 02-19-2018, 09:02 AM

Yeah personally I would have just done two light coats the most and let it dry. It looks like the paint is caked on that emblem lol. Get some paint remover and start fresh

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Killacam13 Enlisted Member 78 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 sdrive 35i Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	X5 black emblem find help Looking for a black X5 emblem for the rear. Found one on Amazon but up to 2014 model. Can anyone please link me to where I can buy one?
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kj71109 Private First Class 189 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 24 X5 40i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Bentonville, AR iTrader: (2)	IND is the one I would get. Amazing customer service and their quality is top notch. I usually buy all my cosmetic parts from them. They were the only ones that had Ruby Black side markers as well.
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Tusk New Member 21 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 xDrive35i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	Why not Plasti Dip? Maybe add a little pearl, gloss or metalizer? $95 is ridiculous!
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CeeTeeX5 Major 936 Rep 1,180 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 xDrive35i M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (0)	If you are intent on spending the money it would be better spent getting the black painted roundel which would be much harder to get right DIY. __________________ 2018 X5 35i M-Sport Dinan Stage 1 Tuner M-Perf Exhaust and lip Wheels: Winter - 469m; Summer - Vossen CV7 22s 2018 X1 28i M-Sport
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Kzang Major General 3243 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	If you are going to paint it yourself, you can just remove the original X5 emblem and paint and re-apply with some 3M double sided tape Just remember to apply painters tape around the emblem so you know how to align it again. Amazon and eBay has the X5 emblems but they are for the E70 models. At least that's what they were when I was searching. I just ended up buying iND's emblem and attaching it. __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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Kzang Major General 3243 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Check out my diy thread here. DIY - X5 Badge/Emblem Swap http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1210030 __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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Jaymax85 Addicted to Speed. 714 Rep 2,375 Posts Drives: m3 zcp, macan GTS, f15 x5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: 'Murica iTrader: (5)	Bought the emblems from ind, high quality stuff Attached Images __________________ 2017 991.2s 2015 F15 35i 2017 Macan gts
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Killacam13 Enlisted Member 78 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 sdrive 35i Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	So I had an easy time getting the badges (sides and the X5) but once i got it sprayed, I couldn't get the finish to my likings. I think maybe the type of paint I used? I had to used hot water (and it actually rubbed off the paint back to looking normal) and ended up putting the original back on it I'm still not willing to spend $100, maybe I should try caliper paint?
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LocksmithNick Captain 1142 Rep 714 Posts Drives: BMW X5 M Sport - G05 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW X5 M Sport [0.00]	Yea, just leave them off. The key to painting them is light coats. Mist it until it’s all covered. Let dry for an hour, then do it again. A heavy coat on plastic just makes it run and look terrible. But again, I’d just debadge and call it a day.
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Kzang Major General 3243 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Yeah personally I would have just done two light coats the most and let it dry. It looks like the paint is caked on that emblem lol. Get some paint remover and start fresh __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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