2020 Stinger GT - Debadge Fun Facts/Questions

[WRXtoStingerGT]

Hey everyone!

A few days ago I debadged my 2020 Stinger GT (base-RWD).

I thought the rear STINGER emblem would be drilled but it was not. It was simply glued/stuck on just like the little "GT" badge on the bottom right. (no holes on the rear at all which is awesome)

Can anyone confirm if the front "Kia" emblem on the bumper is drilled with holes or is it also glued/stuck the way my two rear emblems were?

Right now I am rocking a "naked" trunk without any emblems or badges and really like the look a lot! Very sleeper and I love it! Much easier to wash now too!

SIDE NOTE:

I know on previous years the rear "Kia" emblem was drilled and people would pull it off and replace it with the STINGER emblem. Again, mine was a 2020, and there were no holes in the back.

 

[Ric 'Ochet]

Hey everyone!

A few days ago I debadged my 2020 Stinger GT (base-RWD).

I thought the rear STINGER emblem would be drilled but it was not. It was simply glued/stuck on just like the little "GT" badge on the bottom right. (no holes on the rear at all which is awesome)

Can anyone confirm if the front "Kia" emblem on the bumper is drilled with holes or is it also glued/stuck the way my two rear emblems were?

Right now I am rocking a "naked" trunk without any emblems or badges and really like the look a lot! Very sleeper and I love it! Much easier to wash now too!

SIDE NOTE:

I know on previous years the rear "Kia" emblem was drilled and people would pull it off and replace it with the STINGER emblem. Again, mine was a 2020, and there were no holes in the back.

pretty sure all front badge have holes through 2021 model.

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

pretty sure all front badge have holes through 2021 model.

oof

okay

Will see how this plays out... I would have to fill the holes which takes a while and expensive...

 

[RogueIV]

Hey everyone!

A few days ago I debadged my 2020 Stinger GT (base-RWD).

I thought the rear STINGER emblem would be drilled but it was not. It was simply glued/stuck on just like the little "GT" badge on the bottom right. (no holes on the rear at all which is awesome)

Can anyone confirm if the front "Kia" emblem on the bumper is drilled with holes or is it also glued/stuck the way my two rear emblems were?

Right now I am rocking a "naked" trunk without any emblems or badges and really like the look a lot! Very sleeper and I love it! Much easier to wash now too!

SIDE NOTE:

I know on previous years the rear "Kia" emblem was drilled and people would pull it off and replace it with the STINGER emblem. Again, mine was a 2020, and there were no holes in the back.

yes there's holes behind the front emblem.

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

yes there's holes behind the front emblem.

oof!

 

[MerlintheMad]

oof!

At this point, which would be more practical in the long run: fill holes and respray, or replace the bumper cover with a freshly painted 2022 bumper cover, which is sans holes?

 

[RogueIV]

At this point, which would be more practical in the long run: fill holes and respray, or replace the bumper cover with a freshly painted 2022 bumper cover, which is sans holes?

Buying a new bumper cover has one issue, the paint may not match.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Buying a new bumper cover has one issue, the paint may not match.

The issue is the same either way, since a respray to cover the filled holes might not match.

 

[RogueIV]

The issue is the same either way, since a respray to cover the filled holes might not match.

Generally when you fill holes you'd respray and blend it with the surrounding panels so any slight color differences won't be noticed.

 

[ChaneRZ]

I know someone from a body shop. Got mine done last year.

 

[MerlintheMad]

I know someone from a body shop. Got mine done last year.
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Now, if you could only get rid of that butt ugly plate. Hah. It is a fallen world.

 

[RogueIV]

Now, if you could only get rid of that butt ugly plate. Hah. It is a fallen world.

If only the states would stop requiring them. I hate them too.

 

[MerlintheMad]

If only the states would stop requiring them. I hate them too.

I believe that Cali, like Utah, is a "not first offense" state, i.e., a cop won't pull you over for missing a front plate; but if s/he pulls you over for something else, then the missing plate can be added onto the first offense. I run the risk. Good, so far.

 

[ChaneRZ]

Ya front has to stay. Cops in San Francisco area give fix it tickets like candy.

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

I know someone from a body shop. Got mine done last year.
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It looks amazing! How long did it take them and how difficult was it? We have the same color which is awesome!

Ya front has to stay. Cops in San Francisco area give fix it tickets like candy.

Yeah front license plates are 100% just to make money off people. It's honestly disgusting. I lived in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York and everyone is forced at gunpoint to have a front plate. I am so happy and grateful that for the last few years that I have lived and been a Florida resident I could have my cars listed as Florida cars and not worry about a front license plate.

 

[ChaneRZ]

Had to drop off the car and took them 2 days.

 

[Robilar]

Hey everyone!

A few days ago I debadged my 2020 Stinger GT (base-RWD).

I thought the rear STINGER emblem would be drilled but it was not. It was simply glued/stuck on just like the little "GT" badge on the bottom right. (no holes on the rear at all which is awesome)

Can anyone confirm if the front "Kia" emblem on the bumper is drilled with holes or is it also glued/stuck the way my two rear emblems were?

Right now I am rocking a "naked" trunk without any emblems or badges and really like the look a lot! Very sleeper and I love it! Much easier to wash now too!

SIDE NOTE:

I know on previous years the rear "Kia" emblem was drilled and people would pull it off and replace it with the STINGER emblem. Again, mine was a 2020, and there were no holes in the back.

2 holes in the front kia badge, 2 holes in the back kia badge. the front ones are fairly easy to cover with other logos. The back ones are a pain because even with the big stinger logo you won't get it exactly centered due to the hole placement.

Here are mine changed out

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

2 holes in the front kia badge, 2 holes in the back kia badge. the front ones are fairly easy to cover with other logos. The back ones are a pain because even with the big stinger logo you won't get it exactly centered due to the hole placement.

Here are mine changed out

Lookin' good!!