Re-badge, old to new Kia

[Morrisman1]

I couldn't find a thread specific to this

Was wondering about swapping old round Kia badges for the new ones, which look heaps better. If it wasn't for the holes I would just debadge.

Does the new badge cover the holes from the old badge? If it does then it might be an easy swap.

 

[SKStinger]

I couldn't find a thread specific to this

Was wondering about swapping old round Kia badges for the new ones, which look heaps better. If it wasn't for the holes I would just debadge.

Does the new badge cover the holes from the old badge? If it does then it might be an easy swap.

It does. To cover the holes you’ll have to offset it very slightly to the right but I’m very particular and can’t tell.

I put some grey silicone in the holes as well and you can just see the edge of them if looking up close, mostly by the K. Offsetting it just a bit more would have fully covered them.

 

[Rhaanu]

It does. To cover the holes you’ll have to offset it very slightly to the right but I’m very particular and can’t tell.

I put some grey silicone in the holes as well and you can just see the edge of them if looking up close, mostly by the K. Offsetting it just a bit more would have fully covered them.

Really appreciate the pictures and explanation. I bought the emblem and the vinyl and have it ready with an appointment, but was worried about fitment. Seeing it on the car really helps!

 

[Morrisman1]

It does. To cover the holes you’ll have to offset it very slightly to the right but I’m very particular and can’t tell.

I put some grey silicone in the holes as well and you can just see the edge of them if looking up close, mostly by the K. Offsetting it just a bit more would have fully covered them.

Thank you very much!

 

[D.J.]

It does. To cover the holes you’ll have to offset it very slightly to the right but I’m very particular and can’t tell.

I put some grey silicone in the holes as well and you can just see the edge of them if looking up close, mostly by the K. Offsetting it just a bit more would have fully covered them.

That looks awesome

Which badge to you get, yours looks excellent

 

[SKStinger]

That looks awesome

Which badge to you get, yours looks excellent

Bought it on eBay for $15. It’s the oem one that I painted with Duplicolor Shadow Black Chrome paint kit.

 

[7Andrei7]

I saw a badge which has the new KIA logo but is on the same type of badge as the old ones. Anyone considering going for those?

 

[Morrisman1]

It does. To cover the holes you’ll have to offset it very slightly to the right but I’m very particular and can’t tell.

I put some grey silicone in the holes as well and you can just see the edge of them if looking up close, mostly by the K. Offsetting it just a bit more would have fully covered them.

What did you do at the back?

 

[SKStinger]

What did you do at the back?

Stinger badge. Same painted finish. Debadged the rest.

 

[Morrisman1]

Stinger badge. Same painted finish. Debadged the rest.

That looks mint, I'll look for more info on the forum, does that one tidily replace the round kia logo?

 

[SKStinger]

That looks mint, I'll look for more info on the forum, does that one tidily replace the round kia logo?

Thanks. Yes it does.

 

[stoopid]

K8 stinger has the new badge for the front as well. But it's quite a bit more than whatever eBay offering SKStinger found.

Kia Stinger - NEW OEM

Showcase the all-new Kia Motors Logo with this OEM Kia Stinger "Kia Logo" Emblem. These are 100% authentic Kia Motors factory OEM badges. Compatible with all 2018 to 2023+ Kia Stinger models. Installs quickly & easily with provided 3M tape. Vehicle Applications: Fits all Kia Stinger models!

www.k8stingerstore.com

 

[SKStinger]

K8 stinger has the new badge for the front as well. But it's quite a bit more than whatever eBay offering SKStinger found.

Kia Stinger - NEW OEM

Showcase the all-new Kia Motors Logo with this OEM Kia Stinger "Kia Logo" Emblem. These are 100% authentic Kia Motors factory OEM badges. Compatible with all 2018 to 2023+ Kia Stinger models. Installs quickly & easily with provided 3M tape. Vehicle Applications: Fits all Kia Stinger models!

www.k8stingerstore.com

Yeah. Order from eBay. So much cheaper and it’s the same OE badge. This is the one I purchased.

OEM Kia new Front /Rear nameplate Logo emblem nameplate For kia 2022 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for OEM Kia new Front /Rear nameplate Logo emblem nameplate For kia 2022 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.ca

 

[twelvexes]

It does. To cover the holes you’ll have to offset it very slightly to the right but I’m very particular and can’t tell.

I put some grey silicone in the holes as well and you can just see the edge of them if looking up close, mostly by the K. Offsetting it just a bit more would have fully covered them.

this looks great. i have a 2019 GT as well. i've read that some older stinger models have indented areas underneath the original front oval emblems. but yours wasn't like that? the body was smooth?

 

[SKStinger]

this looks great. i have a 2019 GT as well. i've read that some older stinger models have indented areas underneath the original front oval emblems. but yours wasn't like that? the body was smooth?

Thanks! No indents, just holes.

 

[n8hegr8]

Stinger badge. Same painted finish. Debadged the rest.

how did you take off the AWD badge?

 

[SKStinger]

how did you take off the AWD badge?

A little bit of heat from a heat gun to warm the adhesive and fishing line to saw through the glue. Goo Gone to remove the residue.

Did the same with the GT badge as I prefer the clean debadged look on my vehicles.