Easy front badge replacement/skin

Wonder how these skins hold up after power washing or rain etc..
 
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I don’t like the way they stick up above the emblem. I had a set but sent them back. Yours look ok.
 
AV8R said:
I don’t like the way they stick up above the emblem. I had a set but sent them back. Yours look ok.
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Yeah, I thought it might sit high or look very obvious. It turn out much better than I expected. You can’t even tell when looking up close.
 
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mark_hk said:
Wonder how these skins hold up after power washing or rain etc..
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Only time will tell. The 3M tape seems super strong. Before attaching, I sprayed about 6 coats of clear enamel on it. Maybe that will protect it a little more. It’s only $20, so if it only lasts 3-6 months, I’ll just stick a new one on there.

I’m extremely hesitant to remove the KIA badge entirely, because a body shop pulled up paint removing the rear badge and ended up repainting the whole rear panel.
 
StingerNick said:
Only time will tell. The 3M tape seems super strong. Before attaching, I sprayed about 6 coats of clear enamel on it. Maybe that will protect it a little more. It’s only $20, so if it only lasts 3-6 months, I’ll just stick a new one on there.

I’m extremely hesitant to remove the KIA badge entirely, because a body shop pulled up paint removing the rear badge and ended up repainting the whole rear panel.
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Yah.. I just picked up my new car from the dealer but u made them change a the emblems on the front n rear, as well as the centre rim badges before delivering the car to me... Seems they did a good job
 
mark_hk said:
Yah.. I just picked up my new car from the dealer but u made them change a the emblems on the front n rear, as well as the centre rim badges before delivering the car to me... Seems they did a good job
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I called 4 different Kia dealers in my area, but none of them would remove the rear badge because they didn’t want to take responsibility if they messed up the paint. And of course...the body shop messed up the paint. It looks absolutely perfect now, and they only charged me $50.
 
StingerNick said:
Only time will tell. The 3M tape seems super strong. Before attaching, I sprayed about 6 coats of clear enamel on it. Maybe that will protect it a little more. It’s only $20, so if it only lasts 3-6 months, I’ll just stick a new one on there.

I’m extremely hesitant to remove the KIA badge entirely, because a body shop pulled up paint removing the rear badge and ended up repainting the whole rear panel.
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Clear coat was a good idea.
 
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mark_hk said:
Wonder how these skins hold up after power washing or rain etc..
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Mine do. And freezing. I haven't seen any sign of loosening so far. I got the exact same skins from Sal, front and rear.
 
I used a vinyl overlay that fits inside the chrome rim...
 

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AV8R said:
I don’t like the way they stick up above the emblem. I had a set but sent them back. Yours look ok.
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Hah! See? (below) :p Told ya. :p

StingerNick said:
Yeah, I thought it might sit high or look very obvious. It turn out much better than I expected. You can’t even tell when looking up close.
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Yes, these metal skins actually fit right into/inside the chrome surround for a flush/level look. They look as good as the high quality replacement emblems...
 
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