Debadged cars
12-19-2016, 01:59 PM
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2014 E350 also restored: 1969 Camaro convertible SS 1957 Chevy Belair 2dr hardtop
Actually the reason is exactly opposite. People debadge to draw LESS attention to the car. People often debadge their AMG cars or S classes too.
The only people who are "embarrassed" at what they bought are those who have a C300 and add C63 AMG to it, or a C250 coupe I saw that had E350 badges on it.
The only people who are "embarrassed" at what they bought are those who have a C300 and add C63 AMG to it, or a C250 coupe I saw that had E350 badges on it.
12-19-2016, 06:39 PM
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Can't escape it this time of year; it's a losing battle.
Looks awesome 
, thanks for the pics and advice. My ride is a year older than yours, and my only concern is with the possibility of fading around the badges. I may take the chance -- I guess I could always glue the badges back on if things don't go well in that regard.
Cheers
Finished product:
Additional note: I used "Goof-off" as I had a bottle laying around work. All other times i've used "Goo-Gone" and have liked it better as I think it works better and it's a citrus base as well so I feel like it has less potential to hurt the clear coat. But after testing a spot on a door jam and seeing no deterioration, I felt confident and moved forward. In the end, looks like both work well
Additional note: I used "Goof-off" as I had a bottle laying around work. All other times i've used "Goo-Gone" and have liked it better as I think it works better and it's a citrus base as well so I feel like it has less potential to hurt the clear coat. But after testing a spot on a door jam and seeing no deterioration, I felt confident and moved forward. In the end, looks like both work well
, thanks for the pics and advice. My ride is a year older than yours, and my only concern is with the possibility of fading around the badges. I may take the chance -- I guess I could always glue the badges back on if things don't go well in that regard. Cheers
Last edited by chicago-guy; 12-19-2016 at 06:42 PM. Reason: Reduce the number of pics; add a comment
12-19-2016, 08:03 PM
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Can't escape it this time of year; it's a losing battle.
Looks awesome, thanks for the pics and advice. My ride is a year older than yours, and my only concern is with the possibility of fading around the badges. I may take the chance -- I guess I could always glue the badges back on if things don't go well in that regard. Cheers
Looks awesome
, thanks for the pics and advice. My ride is a year older than yours, and my only concern is with the possibility of fading around the badges. I may take the chance -- I guess I could always glue the badges back on if things don't go well in that regard. CheersI wouldn't worry about fading or anything like that. Just take your time and be gentle with it. Unless the car was neglected or abused, you won't see any noticeable fading. Especially with a clear coat that is only 1 year old.
12-19-2016, 08:05 PM
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