View Poll Results: To de-badge or not to de-badge
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To de-badge or not to de-badge that is the question
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To de-badge or not to de-badge that is the question
To de-badge or not to de-badge that is the question?
I'm mixed on this topic and out of all the topics i've read it seems to be mixed as well.
Just wanted to take a poll on what you W204 drivers think.
I personally don't mind the badges but the more I see de-badged w204's I think about doing it.
What are your thoughts on the subject?
I'm mixed on this topic and out of all the topics i've read it seems to be mixed as well.
Just wanted to take a poll on what you W204 drivers think.
I personally don't mind the badges but the more I see de-badged w204's I think about doing it.
What are your thoughts on the subject?
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did you do it yourself?
hair dryer with detail floss method? and some Goo Gone to remove the access glue?
I'm just worried if i take the badges off and theres ghosting from the letters. My cars probably been out in the sun its whole life lol.
It does make it look cleaner thats for sure!
hair dryer with detail floss method? and some Goo Gone to remove the access glue?
I'm just worried if i take the badges off and theres ghosting from the letters. My cars probably been out in the sun its whole life lol.
It does make it look cleaner thats for sure!
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All my cars are debadged, regardless of make and model...even the hybrids. This is one of the checklist items the dealer is suppose to do when I take delivery. You can also get a general sense of the driver when passing them in the freeway. I find that debadged cars are generally always well maintained.
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All my cars are debadged, regardless of make and model...even the hybrids. This is one of the checklist items the dealer is suppose to do when I take delivery. You can also get a general sense of the driver when passing them in the freeway. I find that debadged cars are generally always well maintained.
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I also debadged mine, first thing I did. I would not use lacquer thinner though, and I also detail cars. Goo gone would not hurt the paint, the 2011 I had did not leave any "ghosting" from fading. I think the only ghosting you may see is if the car was not well taken care of and the paint around the letters are dirty/swirled up. In any case, some clay/compound/polish and wax should clear it up. I would wax the area after using goo gone as well.
It's a personal preference, I like it since it's a cleaner look. To the average person, unknown model and therefore a little mystique.
It's a personal preference, I like it since it's a cleaner look. To the average person, unknown model and therefore a little mystique.
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I also debadged mine, first thing I did. I would not use lacquer thinner though, and I also detail cars. Goo gone would not hurt the paint, the 2011 I had did not leave any "ghosting" from fading. I think the only ghosting you may see is if the car was not well taken care of and the paint around the letters are dirty/swirled up. In any case, some clay/compound/polish and wax should clear it up. I would wax the area after using goo gone as well.
It's a personal preference, I like it since it's a cleaner look. To the average person, unknown model and therefore a little mystique.
It's a personal preference, I like it since it's a cleaner look. To the average person, unknown model and therefore a little mystique.
All I have is a Canibeat plate frame from my slammed Honda's haha. It was the cleanest one I have so far.
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no badges!!!
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I feel like i keep changing my mind, when I get my spoiler i'll take the plunge and see how i like it.
thanks for all the input guys!
Its a hard choice! but another hard choice is what licence plate frame to buy LOL! I can't believe OEM plate frame that says Mercedes Benz is $60!!!! thats just plain ridiculous....
thanks for all the input guys!
Its a hard choice! but another hard choice is what licence plate frame to buy LOL! I can't believe OEM plate frame that says Mercedes Benz is $60!!!! thats just plain ridiculous....
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2010 C300 4MATIC........ 2011 C63 AMG.............. 2015 CLS400 4MATIC.....
most cars in eu that are expensive cars are debadged in first place. > benz, audi, etc.
That being said I looked at mine today and decided against it.
I voted to debadge, but like I said, meh.
While it does look clean, I wouldn't say it looks "better"
As you can tell I'm still 50/50 for the Benz.
That being said I looked at mine today and decided against it.
I voted to debadge, but like I said, meh.
While it does look clean, I wouldn't say it looks "better"
As you can tell I'm still 50/50 for the Benz.
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Taking off just the 4matic could be an option.
If it's something like a V10 or V12 bragging rights badge it might be worth keeping.
But those usually go on the sides.
If it's something like a V10 or V12 bragging rights badge it might be worth keeping.
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I was thinking about doing that also, but a lot of people keep it because you have to cover the holes and get it painted. theres a lot more work involved!