What did you do to your Kia Stinger today?

[Stinger GT SS]

Not folded in half, I hope!

No not folded in half looked like it was bent.

 

[Kia Stinger]

Ok, we live & learn, thanks for the heads up guys.
My only problem now is backing sheet came away from adhesive side & stuck to the bag when removed, I’m worried it may have degraded its adhesive capabilities.

That's a possibility. Are you getting a new piece? If so, apply the one you have and keep the new one for IF the one you have falls off...

 

[Kia Stinger]

The rear badges I initially shipped out were bendable as well. One person's actually broke - so I've changed the way I ship now and secure things much better. No more bending in the package.

 

[westcoastGT]

Not folded in half, I hope!

Sal I bought mine before I joined this Forum , it was one of your "sloppy" competitors !

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Hi Stinger GT SS,
Video originally posted and acted by forum member StingerGTandMe, if by chance you have not seen it, will surely help you.
I have posted the video here, so you do not have to go searching for it.

Thanks just looked at it again can just make out that it appears in 2 pieces as he applies to the surface.

 

[westcoastGT]

The adhesive will be fine , I was concerned about the same thing , I tried to pull the badge off once I applied it and it was stuck like ......................well you can guess , all is good !!

 

[Kia Stinger]

Sal I bought mine before I joined this Forum , it was one of your "sloppy" competitors !

Hah! Those dopes.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

The adhesive will be fine , I was concerned about the same thing , I tried to pull the badge off once I applied it and it was stuck like ......................well you can guess , all is good !!

Thanks westcoastGT, I’ll work with your suggestion.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Just fitted front E badge.
FYI, I used side cutters in a circular type motion around the circumference on the bottom pin until it “broke” though to the centre hole level with peel off adhesive backing, then using a twist drill slightly larger in diameter to the pin, I slowly & gently drilled the remainder of the pin down until it was well below the adhesive tape. I wasn’t comfortable melting the pin down with a soldering iron because I didn’t want to potentially heat damage the face side.
Anyway this is just another option for those of you who choose to change out your front badge. The rear is yet to be tackled.

Sorry not the best photo in the dark with iPad

 

[Kia Stinger]

View attachment 1949 Just fitted front E badge.
FYI, I used side cutters in a circular type motion around the circumference on the bottom pin until it “broke” though to the centre hole level with peel off adhesive backing, then using a twist drill slightly larger in diameter to the pin, I slowly & gently drilled the remainder of the pin down until it was well below the adhesive tape. I wasn’t comfortable melting the pin down with a soldering iron because I didn’t want to potentially heat damage the face side.
Anyway this is just another option for those of you who choose to change out your front badge. The rear is yet to be tackled.

Sorry not the best photo in the dark with iPad

Looks good! When's "rear badge day"?

 

[Kazz]

Looks good! When's "rear badge day"?

"Tramp Stamp" day?

 

[Gdank]

I didn't do anything in my Stinger Today ... however I did order one! Stinger GT S in Panthera Metal and Red Leather.

 

[westcoastGT]

I didn't do anything in my Stinger Today ... however I did order one! Stinger GT S in Panthera Metal and Red Leather.

you'll love it !! good on you

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Looks good! When's "rear badge day"?

Thanks, wont be long, bit too hot in Sydney this weekend Sat. 42c & Sun. up to 47c.
Good temps to remove existing badges but bit too hot for silicone to cure & script badge adhesion.

 

[westcoastGT]

Thanks, wont be long, bit too hot in Sydney this weekend Sat. 42c & Sun. up to 47c.
Good temps to remove existing badges but bit too hot for silicone to cure & script badge adhesion.

Geez , I need a sun vacation

 

[Kia Stinger]

I didn't do anything in my Stinger Today ... however I did order one! Stinger GT S in Panthera Metal and Red Leather.

Awesome! And great color combination! Good for you!

 

[Paisley]

Let's see..so far today i replaced my emblems with the broken K emblem

 

[westcoastGT]

Let's see..so far today i replaced my emblems with the broken K emblem

Nice , post up some pics so we can see how it turned out

 

[corradoMR2]

Ordered a vertical cargo net from Amazon, got it today, and just finished installing it. I'll create a DIY for those interested.

 

[westcoastGT]

Ordered a vertical cargo net from Amazon, got it today, and just finished installing it. I'll create a DIY for those interested.

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Very cool ! how much are they , is it OEM ??