Rear Trunk Badge Grommet
- Thread starter NewSixCoupe
- Start date
I see evidence of the original speed nut that hold mine. Easy on, destructive to get off.
They come in two sizes, some are clear with a gold ring inside. Small ones for CS badge, larger for Roundels. You put them on from the outside of trunk and push Roundel into them.
So here's the one anomaly, a metal speed nut. Track marks suggest the nut is original and the grommet to the left was used later? There's a pair of grommets holding the front badge in place...
On my Bavaria, I just used 3M strip calk aroung each grommet pin and a bit under the roundel. Water proof and easy to deal with in 15 years when I change my roundel again.
I doubt sharp metal speed nuts were ever used by BMW.
Here's the photo.
Attachments
I remember cutting speed nuts off emblems in the early 70's. PITA and always took a bite out of the emblem posts.
Bibb Washer
Hey Guys
For all those who want to get rid of their nasty speed washers...here is a cheap and effective solution
In the plumbing section of your local hardware store, please locate a 1/4L Beveled Bibb Washer by Lasco Part No. 02-1077. Cost $1.39 for six!
It goes on super ez but keeps the roundel securely in its place. You can even coat the posts with a light coating of weaterstrip adhesive to add a bit of grip if you so desire.
I could not upload a pic. PM me ur email and I will send it via email.
Hey Guys
For all those who want to get rid of their nasty speed washers...here is a cheap and effective solution
In the plumbing section of your local hardware store, please locate a 1/4L Beveled Bibb Washer by Lasco Part No. 02-1077. Cost $1.39 for six!
It goes on super ez but keeps the roundel securely in its place. You can even coat the posts with a light coating of weaterstrip adhesive to add a bit of grip if you so desire.
I could not upload a pic. PM me ur email and I will send it via email.
Last edited:
Great, simple solution, I like it!
http://www.amazon.com/LASCO-02-1077-4-Inch-Beveled-Neoprene/dp/B00TLR3F78
http://www.amazon.com/LASCO-02-1077-4-Inch-Beveled-Neoprene/dp/B00TLR3F78
I've been using these for years, didn't know what they were called. Found them in a small chest of machinist tools I bought at a tag sale in 1994. Needed something for the rear roundel, tried them and they did the trick.