How to remove and replace the rear badge on the Kia Stinger

[lrvan]

I really think the method was the key issue not paint or body material ."Sawing" the badge off with fishing line cuts the adhesive between the body and the badge , you have to resist the urge to lift the badge until its completely "cut" , especially on large badges.

I used those hard to find but excellent small gray plastic razor blades from an Auto Parts store..along with the hair dryer and a strong fishing line, since the dental floss kept breaking..you do have to work carefully not to scratch the paint underneath and follow all the helpful instructions..the results are just amazing...especially the cool Stinger script that looks better than Maserati when you are done..since we don't have front plates here, I added another 14 inch Stinger script right on the front bumper as well...niice...

 

[westcoastGT]

I used those hard to find but excellent small gray plastic razor blades from an Auto Parts store..along with the hair dryer and a strong fishing line, since the dental floss kept breaking..you do have to work carefully not to scratch the paint underneath and follow all the helpful instructions..the results are just amazing...especially the cool Stinger script that looks better than Maserati when you are done..since we don't have front plates here, I added another 14 inch Stinger script right on the front bumper as well...niice...

, do you have a pic of the front , I dont think anyone has done that here yet ?

 

[Capital AL]

I am planning to replace the kia badges on my stinger. It is possible to put the E badge on the rear of the car instead of the STINGER badge?

 

[AV8R]

I am planning to replace the kia badges on my stinger. It is possible to put the E badge on the rear of the car instead of the STINGER badge?

Yes

 

[Ozstung]

Yes

But it comes with three posts, or can you buy it flat?

 

[AV8R]

But it comes with three posts, or can you buy it flat?

Cut them off

 

[Capital AL]

Cut them off

After looking at some videos I have noticed there 2 holes on the back of the stinger when you take the Kia badge off. I am worried that the E badge will not cover both the holes since it is smaller than the Kia badge.

 

[Flameangel]

After looking at some videos I have noticed there 2 holes on the back of the stinger when you take the Kia badge off. I am worried that the E badge will not cover both the holes since it is smaller than the Kia badge.

Have you clear siliconed the holes ?

 

[Stinger GT SS]

After looking at some videos I have noticed there 2 holes on the back of the stinger when you take the Kia badge off. I am worried that the E badge will not cover both the holes since it is smaller than the Kia badge.

The E badge should cover them, I’m not sure but the top 2 posts on that badge may fit the same holes which would align it perfectly just like you do on the front one.

 

[ShannonC]

OEM rear

 

[Paihan Lee]

After looking at some videos I have noticed there 2 holes on the back of the stinger when you take the Kia badge off. I am worried that the E badge will not cover both the holes since it is smaller than the Kia badge.

Yes, there are two holes on the back. However, you are able to cover both holes with the E badge. You just have to break off all of the prongs on the back of the badge before doing so - take a pair of pliers, hold each prong at the base and the prongs twist/break cleanly right off. I filled the holes with a couple drops of silicone to seal them off prior to placing the emblem on.

 

[Capital AL]

Have you clear siliconed the holes ?

I have not even purchased my stinger yet. I just like to have everything sorted out before I make the purchase.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

I have not even purchased my stinger yet. I just like to have everything sorted out before I make the purchase.

Great approach, once you do purchase one you should have all the right information at hand to do the mods you want, hope you don’t have to wait long to get one.

 

[Chris_e_fresh]

has anyone brought the stick on versions? thoughts, just cant be bothered removing the badges

Full Vintage K Overlay Package - Kia Stinger dot com

 

[Paihan Lee]

has anyone brought the stick on versions? thoughts, just cant be bothered removing the badges

Full Vintage K Overlay Package - Kia Stinger dot com

I bought them for the wheel center caps. They are high quality and I've had no issues with them. I assume the emblem stickers are made just as well.

 

[AV8R]

has anyone brought the stick on versions? thoughts, just cant be bothered removing the badges

Full Vintage K Overlay Package - Kia Stinger dot com

I bought them originally but they dont fit well at edges. They wrinkle and can peel up. I say dont buy them for the wheels. Buy the whole cap.

 

[Chris_e_fresh]

I bought them originally but they dont fit well at edges

thats what i was worried about i might just get the hair dryer out and do it myself

 

[Ozstung]

thats what i was worried about i might just get the hair dryer out and do it myself

Theres a tutorial I believe in the DIY section, it's all about preparation. A good quality goo remover really helps to. Good luck.

 

[leecm]

I used the fishing line saw method and it was pretty simple. Just make sure you saw thoroughly around the two prongs of the badge and it comes off without much of an issue.