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re: <E30> Discolored center caps

>Are there sources for replacing *just* the logo element of the center cap,
>assuming that's necessary and possible.  (The wheels to which I'm referring
>are the BBS 6.5x14 cross-spoke-style wheels offered as part of the later E30
>sports package.)
>Mike Faulhaber   >BMW CCA #127491

The emblems for your car are available as as assembly with the mounting
piece attached which just snaps into your BBS hubcap, or a cheaper
alternative, as emblems only, to glue in place yourself.  After removing
the old ones from the black mounting piece by snapping the center out of
your hubcap, peel off the old emblem, clean off the glue (sandpaper or
putty knife works best) then with silicone caulk type (RTV) adhesive, make
a spiral pattern on the back of the new emblem, press it on, twist it
around a bit to spread it, let it sit overnite and snap the assembly back
on in the morning.  Emblems are available at your BMW dealer for a couple
of bucks.  Most BMW aftermarket suppliers I've seen charge at least as much
as the dealers, in most cases more, because it's one item you can't buy
from anyone but BMW.

- -Phil Marx  BMWCCA #6021