BMW M Rocker Panel Blades OR Decals

Cellio320 · 08-20-2018, 04:24 PM

Hey guys,

I was wondering what the difference was between having the rocker BLADES and the DECALS. I'm looking to have the side skirts painted, covered in one of these options, and then wrapped in clear protective wrap. Wanted to see if someone knew the real difference here.
I'm assuming the "blades" are a thicker plastic piece, than the decals. Is there a benefit to these, if that is in fact the case...? Is one harder to install than the other...?

Thanks in advance,
Ryan

2014 M235i

ham_hock_ · 08-20-2018, 06:20 PM

I have both on my 235 and love the look. Two very different pieces: The decals apply to the vertical face of the rocker and give the car a nice side profile. The side blades attach to the underside and are small pieces of plastic—I had mine painted to match the car. The decal gives a nice separation between body/blade and really helps to make the side blade pop a bit. The blades are very small compared to whats offered for M3/4, etc, so the decal gives enough punch to make the two-part system pretty nice for the overall look of the car. I'll try to get a photo tomorrow.

Cellio320 · 08-20-2018, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PNK

I have both on my 235 and love the look. Two very different pieces: The decals apply to the vertical face of the rocker and give the car a nice side profile. The side blades attach to the underside and are small pieces of plastic—I had mine painted to match the car. The decal gives a nice separation between body/blade and really helps to make the side blade pop a bit. The blades are very small compared to whats offered for M3/4, etc, so the decal gives enough punch to make the two-part system pretty nice for the overall look of the car. I'll try to get a photo tomorrow.

That would be great. Thank you for the info.

Cellio320 · 08-22-2018, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cellio320

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Originally Posted by PNK

I have both on my 235 and love the look. Two very different pieces: The decals apply to the vertical face of the rocker and give the car a nice side profile. The side blades attach to the underside and are small pieces of plastic—I had mine painted to match the car. The decal gives a nice separation between body/blade and really helps to make the side blade pop a bit. The blades are very small compared to whats offered for M3/4, etc, so the decal gives enough punch to make the two-part system pretty nice for the overall look of the car. I'll try to get a photo tomorrow.

That would be great. Thank you for the info.

Would I need to purchase both pieces...?

Azn Ninja · 08-23-2018, 11:27 AM

I have the rocker decal but not the blades. imo the blades are barely even noticeable vs the decals. I feel the decals give more show vs the blades.

335pilot · 09-02-2018, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Azn Ninja

I have the rocker decal but not the blades. imo the blades are barely even noticeable vs the decals. I feel the decals give more show vs the blades.

A bit dirty, but gives you an idea of the look.

Marmugmotleocay · 09-02-2018, 01:28 PM

The blades on Black.

Lipper · 09-05-2018, 08:01 PM

Crappy picture but stickers and blades on white.

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Cellio320 New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: White M235i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M235i [0.00]	BMW M Rocker Panel Blades OR Decals Hey guys, I was wondering what the difference was between having the rocker BLADES and the DECALS. I'm looking to have the side skirts painted, covered in one of these options, and then wrapped in clear protective wrap. Wanted to see if someone knew the real difference here. I'm assuming the "blades" are a thicker plastic piece, than the decals. Is there a benefit to these, if that is in fact the case...? Is one harder to install than the other...? Thanks in advance, Ryan 2014 M235i
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ham_hock_ Private 35 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2020 M2 Competition Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I have both on my 235 and love the look. Two very different pieces: The decals apply to the vertical face of the rocker and give the car a nice side profile. The side blades attach to the underside and are small pieces of plastic—I had mine painted to match the car. The decal gives a nice separation between body/blade and really helps to make the side blade pop a bit. The blades are very small compared to whats offered for M3/4, etc, so the decal gives enough punch to make the two-part system pretty nice for the overall look of the car. I'll try to get a photo tomorrow. __________________ 2020 M2 Competition; Hockenheim; DCT; M-Performance Carbon Splitter, Diffuser, Spoiler, Side Gills.
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Lipper Private First Class 42 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Crappy picture but stickers and blades on white. __________________ 2015 M235i 6MT \| Alpine White/Black Dakota \| MPerformance Body Kit \| 19" M-Sport 359s w/Pilot Sport 4S (r:255/30 f:225/35) BMS JB4 w/Bluetooth\| Wagner Competition IC \| Wagner DP \| Evolution Raceworks IC Pipes \| Dynan CAI \| BMS Catch-Can \| Active Autowerks Axle-Back \| ECS 2-Piece Rotors/Hawk HPS 5.0 Pads \| Full MP Carbon/Alcantara Trim \| M-Performance Alcantara/LED Steering Wheel Last edited by Lipper; 09-27-2018 at 12:01 AM..
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