How do I remove the hood emblem?

[black330i]

I'm replacing my hood emblem. What's the best way to get the old one off without damaging the hood? Thanks.

Rich

 

[theBMWenthusiast]

screwdriver....

 

[treadman]

Chisel and hammer

 

[Kilomph]

Flat head screwdriver, something to use for leverage, and a cloth so you don't scratch the hood. They pop off real easily...

 

[dm_longhorn]

which one are you replacing it with?

 

[black330i]

My old one has a stone chip in it. If that rock had hit a few inches to the left or right, I think I'd have a huge gash in my hood. I'm just putting another blue and white one on.

 

[Big Daddy]

Use a small flatblade screwdrive and a cloth to put under it. Gently pry the emblem up working your way around it. Be sure you have two new grommets to replace the old ones and some plumbers putty is sometimes used in the middle to help hold the emblem on. Just go slow and easy.

 

[aNoodle]

BigD is right again....when you get the new one you'll see the two places where the roundel holds on. Don't forget the cloth!!!! The screwdriver will very easily mar the paint if you don't go slow and easy with a cloth.

 

[geneo]

no screw drivers use a box strap that you wrap card board with its flat plastic and strong and wont scatch push it under the emblem and pull up

 

[pacismakaveli]

I just thought of something!!!!!!

do they make the "glow in the dark ones?" Ive seen honda's with it, they look dope at night....this may be "tacky" but does anyone know about it????

[80?] <<nothin to do with the post...just looked funny lol

 

[Boatman]

I haven't tried this but dental floss or fishing line can be used under the emblem intead of a screwdriver blade.

 

[Big Daddy]

I have always used the screwdriver as the Roundels can be very hard to lift off at times. I may try the floss and or plastic next time, but I have never damaged my car using the screwdriver method, going nice and slow.

 

[Layton]

Park your car overnight on my girlfriend's street in Halifax and it will be gone in the morning, along with the trunk emblem and a lot of paint.

I'm replacing my hood emblem. What's the best way to get the old one off without damaging the hood? Thanks.

Rich

 

[Krafty04]

Layton, that is funny as hell man.... damn thats good.

Ever try a blowdryer to warm up the adhesive? works like a champ on emblems, insignias, decals, stripes, dealer emblems, dealer emblems, and definately stinkin' dealer emblems.

 

[Big Daddy]

Heating the Roundel will not work, they are have little pegs that stick down two holes into two grommets.

 

[Layton]

When my trunk emblem was stolen (the first time) the dealer told me he knows a guy who put magnets on the inside and removes the emblem when he parks in a suspect area. I'm assuming he got those flexible fridge type magnets and cut them to fit the indent on the car. Since the emblems are on so tight, he must cut the pegs short so they just grab a little to hold the emblem in place and the magnet does the rest of the work. Any thoughts on this?

Mike