Kia Badging - Keep it or Ditch it?

[Kia Stinger]

I'm in for one of the silver ones if you have any left not called for.

Noted. You're #3 on the list! There's two more left...

 

[Kia Stinger]

The OEM Vintage K badges in Chrome have finally arrived. Actually, ONE arrived today. I should have 3 or 4 more tomorrow - and then another 5 sometime next week. I took a few pictures but it's really difficult to get a clear shot as it's mirror-like chrome on the badge - so there's always something in the reflection.

In any event, I said they were first come, first serve - so @davebo gets the one I have right now. Any orders placed along with his will go out, most-likely, tomorrow afternoon. Dave's will be taken to the post office tonight...

OEM Kia Motors Badge in Chrome - The Stinger Store

As you can see, it's three-dimensional...

 

[Kamauxx]

The OEM Vintage K badges in Chrome have finally arrived. Actually, ONE arrived today. I should have 3 or 4 more tomorrow - and then another 5 sometime next week. I took a few pictures but it's really difficult to get a clear shot as it's mirror-like chrome on the badge - so there's always something in the reflection.

In any event, I said they were first come, first serve - so @davebo gets the one I have right now. Any orders placed along with his will go out, most-likely, tomorrow afternoon. Dave's will be taken to the post office tonight...

OEM Kia Motors Badge in Chrome - The Stinger Store

It's chrome? I thought it was similar to the silky silver color. That is nice!

 

[Kia Stinger]

It's chrome? I thought it was similar to the silky silver color.

It's chrome, not painted...

 

[Jonathan]

Possible to post it next to E badge? Wondering on its size difference.

Thanks!

 

[JustThatPenguin]

Wow that looks good. But I am not gonna be doing anymore badge changes. Lol

 

[Kia Stinger]

Possible to post it next to E badge? Wondering on its size difference.

Thanks!

It's a fraction of an inch smaller. The E badges are sealed in plastic so a picture will make it difficult to tell.

 

[Jonathan]

It's a fraction of an inch smaller. The E badges are sealed in plastic so a picture will make it difficult to tell.

Okay thanks! I may or may not have some touch up paint to cover up *cough cough*

 

[StingerGT68]

That looks really nice. I'd worry about the inset black part getting dirty and gunky though.

 

[Kia Stinger]

Wow that looks good. But I am not gonna be doing anymore badge changes. Lol

I saw a glimpse of what happened but haven't read the whole thing yet. Just do a little touch up paint until you can bring it in. It'll be bearly visible and only if you're looking for it...

Okay thanks! I may or may not have some touch up paint to cover up *cough cough*

No worries!

That looks really nice. I'd worry about the inset black part getting dirty and gunky though.

It's a legitimate concern. However, if you keep your Stinger clean most of the time, it should be fine...

 

[seanmccubb]

Thanks for the update.

The quoted March 30-April 30 was from eBay. Their price is $20. Probably better to buy from you than wait 6 weeks.

My wife said the silver will clash with the gray, though, so she's vetoed my choice.


@Rufus the site you posted doesn't work anymore. New comers to the thread might be interested in seeing it if you can figure out what happened to the link.

You have the Ceramic Silver Stinger right? Same with me and I trying to figure out if I want the blue vintage one or the chrome one. I'm thinking the chrome one won't clash too bad as the OEM one already has chrome in it.

 

[StingerGT68]

Curious, where is this "Kia Motors" badge used? Never seen it on anything.

 

[Jonathan]

That looks really nice. I'd worry about the inset black part getting dirty and gunky though.

I don't have one, but looks like a perfect job for those boars hair detailing brushes a lot of people use. Can get some for 5 bucks on Amazon.

 

[Kia Stinger]

Curious, where is this "Kia Motors" badge used? Never seen it on anything.

Europe...

 

[Kamauxx]

You have the Ceramic Silver Stinger right? Same with me and I trying to figure out if I want the blue vintage one or the chrome one. I'm thinking the chrome one won't clash too bad as the OEM one already has chrome in it.

Yes I have Ceramic Silver. I also have the blue/black one on the front .I like the little color pop it gives to the front.

I don't think the chrome would go with it as well since theres already the black chrome right under it on the grille.

It does look amazing though.

 

[Killa200]

You guys having the white paint issues has me a little freaked out about my badge swap, but its going to happen one way or another!

 

[seanmccubb]

Yes I have Ceramic Silver. I also have the blue/black one on the front .I like the little color pop it gives to the front.

I don't think the chrome would go with it as well since theres already the black chrome right under it on the grille.

It does look amazing though.

True about the black chrome, you have a pic of yours with the blue badge?

 

[Kamauxx]

True about the black chrome, you have a pic of yours with the blue badge?

Here you go.

 

[davebo]

As you can see, it's three-dimensional...

Wow, from the earlier image it was so black I had no clue it was recessed in the middle. I thought it was just smooth like the E badge. I still like it though, order placed. Looking forward to installing that and the rear Stinger script. Now I just need a Maryland themed license plate frame.

 

[Kia Stinger]

Wow, from the earlier image it was so black I had no clue it was recessed in the middle. I thought it was just smooth like the E badge. I still like it though, order placed. Looking forward to installing that and the rear Stinger script. Now I just need a Maryland themed license plate frame.

Cool. If you don't receive a tracking number by first thing in the morning, please let me know. You and one other person placed an order so far. I'm not sure who the other person is but if all goes as planned, another shipment will arrive tomorrow and that badge will also go out...