Did a front badge removal and messed up the paint a little

[VandSting]

Even though I was crazy careful and gentle, there were a couple of paint that chipped Wondering what you guys recommend I can use to cover up the damage? Attached picture below.

 

[SIMONGUEY]

Even though I was crazy careful and gentle, there were a couple of paint that chipped Wondering what you guys recommend I can use to cover up the damage? Attached picture below.

I did the exact same thing 6 months ago!!!! still bugs me when I look at it.

 

[JSolo]

Put the old badge back on?

I think if one is going to debadge, do it right when you buy the car. Doing it later results in the above, paint slightly faded and doesn't match. Not to mention chips.

Touching it up will be difficult to match the shade exactly.

 

[VandSting]

I did the exact same thing 6 months ago!!!! still bugs me when I look at it.

Oh dang! :/

 

[Robs GT]

You could always try this, complete debadge license plate holes and emblem holes

 

[VandSting]

You could always try this, complete debadge license plate holes and emblem holes

That looks sick! How much did it cost you? I have to keep the front license plate because of my state.

 

[SIMONGUEY]

Put the old badge back on?

I think if one is going to debadge, do it right when you buy the car. Doing it later results in the above, paint slightly faded and doesn't match. Not to mention chips.

Touching it up will be difficult to match the shade exactly.

bought mine used sir. just going to get my car painted or wrapped later on when I buy my body kit

 

[VandSting]

Yeah I bought mines used too

 

[Robs GT]

Well to be totally upfront this is why I did it, took the dealership a month to get all the parts so they did it for free, seeing they had to repaint the front anyway, he said it would have cost $150 to do it not including paint

 

[JSolo]

Zigged when you should have zagged?

 

[VandSting]

Well to be totally upfront this is why I did it, took the dealership a month to get all the parts so they did it for free, seeing they had to repaint the front anyway, he said it would have cost $150 to do it not including paint

Oh wow! Glad your still here with us and hope everyone turned out ok. Ironically enough your car looks better now than before.

 

[SKStinger]

I'd buy the new revised KIA badge and put it on instead. Should cover those spots. They're on eBay now for $10.

 

[VandSting]

I'd buy the new revised KIA badge and put it on instead. Should cover those spots. They're on eBay now for $10.

Thanks for the heads up, I didn't even know that. I just searched and saw this one on the kdmwarehouse website called

Kia 3.0 KLexus Front or Rear Badges and Emblems (Black w/Chrome) (I can't link directly since I'm new). Is that the one?​

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[SKStinger]

Thanks for the heads up, I didn't even know that. I just searched and saw this one on the kdmwarehouse website called

Kia 3.0 KLexus Front or Rear Badges and Emblems (Black w/Chrome) (I can't link directly since I'm new). Is that the one?​

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No i don't think they have the new Kia badge on their site yet. This one:

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[CypressGTStinger]

Yeah I bought mines used too

Out of curiosity, how much did you end up paying? Looking to sell mine here in a few days.

 

[cncBilly]

Even though I was crazy careful and gentle, there were a couple of paint that chipped Wondering what you guys recommend I can use to cover up the damage? Attached picture below.

Careful and gentle. Ya sure, you must be right handed but were sadly born with two lefts. Regardless, if you want it fixed properly (which you should) get your bumper off and take it to a body shop.
Pro Tip: tell them you bought it that way.

 

[AtomicGTL]

Oval E Badge for Front or Rear

Upgrade your Kia’s status with one or two of these oval E badges! Same day priority shipping make our badges a no brainer for anyone who wants what they buy right away. Each piece comes pre-installed with automotive grade 3M double sided tape for a quick and easy installation. NOT made in China!

kdmwarehouse.com

Best front badge imo. Itll cover up your chips as as well.

 

[VandSting]

I replaced it with the cool K badge and it replaced all the damage

 

[VandSting]

Out of curiosity, how much did you end up paying? Looking to sell mine here in a few days.

It cost exactly 40k with 18k miles (2020 GT1).

 

[Pep423]

I replaced it with the cool K badge and it replaced all the damage

Was this badge bigger than stock?