Yellow Alpina Engine Cover Decal...Fix? - Sort of.

[M_Bimmer]

So not sure I would call this a fix, as I'm not sure how long it will last, but the yellow decal on the engine cover was horrendous. Even if this is not "authentic", per se, that fact doesn't compare to the "yellow" color. I could spring $699 for a new cover that included a "white" Alpina emblem, but that is sort of steep for just a new "white" emblem.

Next best thing...I used a 74mm "trunk" decal.

BTW, sanding off the yellow does NOT work....

[JellyStyle]

My engine cover before logo applied (on table), after production, then with my logo applied in my office chair ha.

I rebadged my Alpina without their colors, stormtrooper style.

[M_Bimmer]

Originally Posted by JellyStyle

My engine cover before logo applied (on table), after production, then with my logo applied in my office chair ha.

I rebadged my Alpina without their colors, stormtrooper style.

JellyStyle, given that the engine cover logo is embossed (3D'ish) aluminum, did you repaint or use a sticker (vinyl print)?

Looking for the technique you or your vendor employed.

I do like your engine cover, but it'll look better on your engine Also, waiting for your finished product...hopefully you are going to post pictures of your G12 soon.

Thanks

[JellyStyle]

Originally Posted by M_Bimmer

Given that the engine cover logo is embossed (3D'ish) aluminum, did you repaint or use a sticker (vinyl print)?

Looking for the technique you or your vendor employed.

I do like your engine cover, but it'll look better on your engine Also, waiting for the finished product...hopefully you are going to post pictures soon.

Thanks

I used a company in the UK to make a new logo, that goes in the plastic chrome trays you get on ebay. For the engine cover, i think i just had them make me the domed logo, these are DOMED Clear stickers like how OEM's come


https://www.x-sticker.com/domed-stic...e=3&brand_id=1

[M_Bimmer]

JellyStyle, thanks for the link....so what did you do for the raised features on your engine cover? (the white portion, excluding the logo).

The edges look really great if they were hand painted.

[JellyStyle]

Originally Posted by M_Bimmer

JellyStyle, thanks for the link....so what did you do for the raised features on your engine cover? (the white portion, excluding the logo).

The edges look really great if they were hand painted.

I have a guy in Lithuniam who has a company that does it. They removed all those items and then, yes, hand painted, then heat cured.