Has anyone "Debadged" the model from your trunk?
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2018 C300 4Matic
Has anyone "Debadged" the model from your trunk?
Just wondering, i'm thinking of having my trunk debadged of the C300 model # written beside my logo. There's a ton of mercedes in my city and honestly i think the cars with it removed look kinda more sleeker and stand out a bit more to me. Anyone ever have this done on here? What are you thoughts on getting this done on your car?
I have a 2018 C300 W205 Sedan.
I have a 2018 C300 W205 Sedan.
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I removed the 'C300' and '4matic' from the rear of mine. Minute or two with a hair dryer to warm, then use fishing line behind the emblem pieces to cut through the adhesive. Final step is to clean up remaining adhesive with either isopropyl alcohol or something like Goo Gone.
Word of warning though. Since my car was already three years old when I removed the emblems, you can still see faint ghost lettering because the paint behind the emblems was less faded than the rest of the trunk.
Word of warning though. Since my car was already three years old when I removed the emblems, you can still see faint ghost lettering because the paint behind the emblems was less faded than the rest of the trunk.
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I removed the 'C300' and '4matic' from the rear of mine. Minute or two with a hair dryer to warm, then use fishing line behind the emblem pieces to cut through the adhesive. Final step is to clean up remaining adhesive with either isopropyl alcohol or something like Goo Gone.
Word of warning though. Since my car was already three years old when I removed the emblems, you can still see faint ghost lettering because the paint behind the emblems was less faded than the rest of the trunk.
Word of warning though. Since my car was already three years old when I removed the emblems, you can still see faint ghost lettering because the paint behind the emblems was less faded than the rest of the trunk.
I had a BMW e90 that I debadged years back and I liked it. But now I think my taste has changed and prefer the stock look with all the badges in place minus anything that the dealer installed (dealer name crap).
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Agreed. Personally, I’d never even consider de-badging my CLS. It’s a Benz—why would I attempt to remove the badge of a car I’m beyond proud to own?
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You do realize that sounds incredibly pompous!
I can't afford a larger engine so I take the badges off my car.........that's fawked up Sir. My badges were removed on my AMG's, Pcars and my S class too.......what difference does it make for other to see your 'credentials' LOL!
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Just wondering, i'm thinking of having my trunk debadged of the C300 model # written beside my logo. There's a ton of mercedes in my city and honestly i think the cars with it removed look kinda more sleeker and stand out a bit more to me. Anyone ever have this done on here? What are you thoughts on getting this done on your car?
I have a 2018 C300 W205 Sedan.
I have a 2018 C300 W205 Sedan.
I've done it to every MB and Pcar I've had 
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Originally Posted by hyperion667
With respect:
You do realize that sounds incredibly pompous!
I can't afford a larger engine so I take the badges off my car.........that's fawked up Sir. My badges were removed on my AMG's, Pcars and my S class too.......what difference does it make for other to see your 'credentials' LOL!
You do realize that sounds incredibly pompous!
I can't afford a larger engine so I take the badges off my car.........that's fawked up Sir. My badges were removed on my AMG's, Pcars and my S class too.......what difference does it make for other to see your 'credentials' LOL!
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I think like you do if I see a normal Mercedes Benz with an amg badge
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Actually, I do...
I’ve kept the window sticker which shows all of the options on my Benz. Whichever reminds me, can anyone recommend a good glue that’ll keep this proud sticker firmly affixed to the side window 😚?
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Originally Posted by Doa
So you buy a car so other people might form an opinion about you? Why would others need to know what engine is inside? You also display all the options on your car on the front window?
I think like you do if I see a normal Mercedes Benz with an amg badge
I think like you do if I see a normal Mercedes Benz with an amg badge
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the only debadged one I've seen was an E63 lol, but usually i think that too. The visual difference between AMG and non AMG is pretty subtle anyways
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After all these years I could care less what others think about my car. I just find that it is more common among the entry level engines of a certain line than the larger engine models. Not to say AMG owners don't take the moniker off as well but it's not as common. Also I prefer to keep my cars original. To each their own. Cheers.
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i like the clean look. yeah right. if you like the clean look, funny how they leave the Mercedes emblem on, wouldnt remove it makes it even more cleaner look? LOL
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exactly! it' like "Hey Doctor, why is your wall so plain, no degree certificates or graduation certificates ?
i like the clean look. yeah right. if you like the clean look, funny how they leave the Mercedes emblem on, wouldnt remove it makes it even more cleaner look? LOL
i like the clean look. yeah right. if you like the clean look, funny how they leave the Mercedes emblem on, wouldnt remove it makes it even more cleaner look? LOL
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