Modding advice needed: black them out or not?

AlexFL · 07-25-2020, 02:33 PM

I’m super undecided whether I should black out the white lettering on the rear wing. I was first trending towards blacking them out but I’m not so sure anymore. There is an interesting stylistic interplay between the black/white BMW badge and the white MPerformance lettering. What would you do? Black them out or not? Thanks in advance!

forza1976 · 07-25-2020, 02:55 PM

Can they just be peeled off? That's what I would do if possible.

chenry · 07-25-2020, 02:55 PM

By blacking out if you mean eliminate I would go that route - your car speaks for itself IMHO. I get your points and I can appreciate the white lettering but I find it unnecessary and almost a distraction. Again just my 2-cents - you asked for opinions and now you have mine :-)

AlexFL · 07-25-2020, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by forza1976

Can they just be peeled off? That's what I would do if possible.

Sadly not. I would put black vinyl on top.

evo-mike · 07-25-2020, 03:07 PM

I'd like it the way it is on mine, but with your theme I'd say def black it out. Love everything you're doing also

forza1976 · 07-25-2020, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

Sadly not. I would put black vinyl on top.

I see, blacking them out would be a great alternative then. IMO

AlexFL · 07-25-2020, 03:15 PM

So far a pretty clear trend towards blacking them out. Thanks for the replies!

DucatiT1098S · 07-25-2020, 03:28 PM

Black em' out

MJDBMW · 07-25-2020, 03:31 PM

Delete

Max Well · 07-25-2020, 03:45 PM

Would also black out

FrankieNuo · 07-25-2020, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexFL

I’m super undecided whether I should black out the white lettering on the rear wing. I was first trending towards blacking them out but I’m not so sure anymore. There is an interesting stylistic interplay between the black/white BMW badge and the white MPerformance lettering. What would you do? Black them out or not? Thanks in advance!

I would 100% wrap it in gloss black to match those rear reflectors.

BrockDM · 07-25-2020, 04:11 PM

nooo definitely leave it! It's adds contrast and separation and draws in your attention. It fits perfectly with the white on the emblems

evo-mike · 07-25-2020, 04:24 PM

I'm assuming it lights up around that area? If so maybe put up a pic with the brakes on. I'm thinking blacked out it will stand out under braking.

knepsterd · 07-25-2020, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by evo-mike

I'm assuming it lights up around that area? If so maybe put up a pic with the brakes on. I'm thinking blacked out it will stand out under braking.

Black don't look back

ltym5 · 07-25-2020, 06:25 PM

Black out

AlexFL · 07-25-2020, 08:36 PM

ok, will black them out and see how it looks. thanks again for all the responses!

floating.spirit · 07-25-2020, 08:37 PM

Option three: color it neon yellow. 😜 if I saw seams because I put black vinyl over the lettering it would drive me crazy. I'd prefer the white lettering to that.

AlexFL · 07-25-2020, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by floating.spirit

Option three: color it neon yellow. 😜 if I saw seams because I put black vinyl over the lettering it would drive me crazy. I'd prefer the white lettering to that.

Haha. As you may have noticed, I’m not too much into colors

. I like my cars black or dark gray, sometimes stealth wrapped, with a slight touch of one bright color (usually red).

suby01 · 07-25-2020, 10:30 PM

Reeemoveee. 👍

Craig 1527 · 07-26-2020, 01:21 AM

car looks epic I like the contrast think it looks great either way might be good to just block them out and see how you feel
your motor is stunning and I'm loving all your mods

floating.spirit · 07-26-2020, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig 1527

car looks epic I like the contrast think it looks great either way might be good to just block them out and see how you feel
your motor is stunning and I'm loving all your mods

Yeah, in the pics he's even rockin a sweet Dust Mod on the exterior. 🤣

Will Pwr · 07-26-2020, 02:35 PM

Black out.....or maybe use a translucent vinyl that essentially tints or darkens the contracts of the black and white...almost like blacked out lettering.

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AlexFL Brigadier General 7836 Rep 4,607 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Modding advice needed: black them out or not? I’m super undecided whether I should black out the white lettering on the rear wing. I was first trending towards blacking them out but I’m not so sure anymore. There is an interesting stylistic interplay between the black/white BMW badge and the white MPerformance lettering. What would you do? Black them out or not? Thanks in advance! Attached Images
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forza1976 Major General 3398 Rep 6,589 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 49417 and 60610 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2022 BMW M3X [10.00]	Can they just be peeled off? That's what I would do if possible.
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chenry Colonel 2358 Rep 2,964 Posts Drives: BMWs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Huntington Beach iTrader: (8)	By blacking out if you mean eliminate I would go that route - your car speaks for itself IMHO. I get your points and I can appreciate the white lettering but I find it unnecessary and almost a distraction. Again just my 2-cents - you asked for opinions and now you have mine :-)
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evo-mike Captain 687 Rep 608 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M, 2016 435i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	I'd like it the way it is on mine, but with your theme I'd say def black it out. Love everything you're doing also
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AlexFL Brigadier General 7836 Rep 4,607 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	So far a pretty clear trend towards blacking them out. Thanks for the replies!
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DucatiT1098S Private 164 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X3M Comp. Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: North Carolina Mountains iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	Black em' out
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Max Well Colonel 4733 Rep 2,531 Posts Drives: '22 BG X3MC, '20 BSM X3MC Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	Would also black out
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BrockDM Captain 2043 Rep 998 Posts Drives: F97 X3MC Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	nooo definitely leave it! It's adds contrast and separation and draws in your attention. It fits perfectly with the white on the emblems
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evo-mike Captain 687 Rep 608 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M, 2016 435i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	I'm assuming it lights up around that area? If so maybe put up a pic with the brakes on. I'm thinking blacked out it will stand out under braking.
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ltym5 Private First Class 196 Rep 146 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: MO iTrader: (0)	Black out
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AlexFL Brigadier General 7836 Rep 4,607 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	ok, will black them out and see how it looks. thanks again for all the responses!
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floating.spirit Captain 1017 Rep 840 Posts Drives: X3M Competition Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Washington state iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 X3MC [0.00]	Option three: color it neon yellow. 😜 if I saw seams because I put black vinyl over the lettering it would drive me crazy. I'd prefer the white lettering to that.
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Craig 1527 Craig 233 Rep 389 Posts Drives: x3m comp Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: chester le street iTrader: (0)	car looks epic I like the contrast think it looks great either way might be good to just block them out and see how you feel your motor is stunning and I'm loving all your mods __________________ f97 x3m competition Donnington/Adelaide. f80 m3 competition pack white/black gone f15 40d space grey/ ivory/black gone f31 335i mineral grey/coral gone but will be missed. gone 2014 range rover sport dynamic.
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