Re: Mystery of the disappearing Roundel

["Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The hood roundel always seems to wear out faster than the trunk roundel.  I 
don't know why...could be the temperature cycling, or the fact that it's 
right at the front of the car, and gets hit by flying debris as well as 
continuous wind, or it could be that because it faces up, it gets more 
direct sun than the trunk roundel.

In any case, it's very easy to replace, and costs around $10 at the dealer.  
It's held in place by two thick pins that friction fit into two plastic 
grommets inserted in the hood.  Pry the old roundel off the hood (using a 
plastic knife and a piece of cloth to protect the paint from your prying), 
and replace it.  You may want to also replace the grommets, to insure a real 
tight fit.


Ron Buchalski
BMWCCA #76387
1995 E36 M3
1993 E34 525iT
1999 Mazda Miata


>
>Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 14:58:41 -0500
>From: "Sanders, Ron" <rls5@domain.elided>
>Subject: Mystery of the disappearing Roundel
>
>Recently, I discovered that the graphics on the roundel hood ornament had
>disappeared from my '92 525i.  By that, I mean that the roundel is still on
>the hood and unmolested, but the blue, white, and black enamel have
>disappeared without a trace.  The hood ornament still has the engraved
>outline of the propeller and the letters BMW, but the surface is buffed
>aluminum.  Has anyone else had this experience or can offer a possible
>explanation?  BTW, the trunk roundel is normal as are the roundels on my
>other BMW.
>



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