To debadge and red-out, or not???

[Bob G]

I think American and Japanse auto makers get over zelious with advertising on the body of their cars . I think saying less says more and bring out the boy lines with cleaner intent.



I can only say it is like removing the dealer license plates once you paid them for the car.



Bob Geco

[kyotousa]

don`t debadge the A unless you are going to put something on it....

it`ll have 2 holes if you leave it like that

[billyharless]

I think it will look great.



I just debadged my 2008 black Solstice and plan on smoking the tail lights as well. Still have the Pontiac badge and my rear valance says SOLSTICE in red letters

[LazerRed1]

This give you any clue to my answer?

[purplenurple]

Debadge and smoke the whole tailights instead of doing the red vinyl.

[SpoiledMan]

Man, would you look at the swirls/scratches on that thing!!!

[YoMike]

If you want to tone down the chrome badges, buy a set and get some steel wool and satin finish them.

Here`s a pic of a re-badge Red out Tiburon turn into a Tuscani the name that`s used in Korea.

Take the badges off with Dental floss is the only way!

[imported_Picus]

Debadge everything but the A, imo. I like debadged cars, less busy.

[Holden_C04]

In the BMW world, debadging is encouraged. It helps clean up the area and also assists with when applying wax to the area. It will make the car stand out in a very positive way.



As for "redding out", they`re called clears and usually consist of entire corner light and trunk light units, rather than tape. See if you can find these as I`m certain their performance would far exceed that of some cheap vinyl tape. It`s also nice when you find LEDs but they may be out of your price range.

[imported_dirtdiggler]

here is my debadged 07 C230 ss, i also have an 07 FJ Cruiser that I will be debadging. Toyota is the worst when overbadging.

[langod]

I vote for debadge and smoke tint. Not crazy about the all red look, and "clears" just scream teenage-boy-racer to me.

[todd@bsaw]

I prefer debadged.

The VW scene is the same way where debadging is considered almost necessary. It`s just that smooth and clean look that appeals to the eyes.



Here`s mine:

[acrispy1]

Less is better i like it my daughter has the same car also in black and we de-badged.

[imported_grease]

Debadge. Id go for smoke instead of red-out, tho.

[ramnj]

I would debadge. Give the vehicle a clean look!