Bonnet Roundel

[Kit]

I was looking at my bonnet roundel and it looks a fake, so was going to replace it they seem to cost about 25 30 quid or so.
Saw this vid from GazHyde https://zroadster.org/threads/removing-bmw-hood-badge-roundel.896/ on how to remove the roundel great thats easy, then it dawned on me, I would spend £30, park up and some scallywag would pop it off in a flash.
So long story short, got another fake for £2.95 inc post, looks much better than the one on at present,
is that so wrong?

 

[Shelly]

No not wrong at all ........
As long as you are pleased with it , that is all that should matter

 

[BMBabe]

Sod paying silly prices and the fact it looks better thats great news

 

[Kit]

Well thats £27 saved for the loud peddle then

 

[GazHyde]

I've found my bonnet badge to be a magnet for stones, so no point in paying out extra on genuine when they keep getting destroyed!

 

[Lee]

I have a load of spare badges if anyone needs one. They are @BMBabe old badges.

 

[Ashbandicoot]

I found the replacement I bought off eBay got dented very easily.. I think when I next replace I will get a decal to refresh the laquer peeling oem roundel I have kept somewhere.

Fake wheel badges seem to stonechip within days and look worse IMO

Ash

 

[BMBabe]

My badges are still looking mint!! @Lee Would be good to get them reused

 

[DavidM]

Should have bought the real thing saves money in the long run.

 

[Ashbandicoot]

Should have bought the real thing saves money in the long run.

Somebody said to me once 'buy cheap, buy twice'

But sometimes the bargain gets the better of me

Ash

 

[Kit]

Somebody said to me once 'buy cheap, buy twice'

But I could buy up to 10 times, I know it does not look as good as the real thing and I don't like to skimp at all, but I was worried about how easy it was to nick.

 

[Ashbandicoot]

I don't live by that, but I paid ~£8 for my fake and its durability left alot to be desired

Ash

 

[oldcarman]

Makes me think about the tri stars I've replaced on my Benzes over the years. JIM