Car Badge and Emblem Removal/Replacement
714/ 624-0804
Looking to have car badges, emblems or decals removed from your car, truck, or commercial equipment?
- Car badge removal
- Car emblem replacement
- Car badge delete
- Truck emblem removal
- Truck badge replacement
- Truck decal removal
Trying to decide whether to learn how to remove car emblems or badges yourself or hire an expert like myself?
- Experience is KING! (I have been doing these emblem removal jobs since early 90's)
- No, the car dealership will not be a good alternative (Yes, I realize you have been told that the mechanics are factory trained and this makes for a compelling case. But detailers are not mechanics and mechanics are not detailers. I have fixed many dealership mistakes)
- You might be a "do-it-yourselfer" and think you can take this job on yourself... but is this the time to test your skill set?
- I come with a very high-degree of patience, along with a very critical eye.
Important Message About
Car or Truck Debadging:
Virtually every debadging/emblem removal job is unique. This list will help you understand what is factored into cost:
- How many total emblems/badges to be removed?
- How many total emblems to be replaced?
- Will replacement emblems be aftermarket versions, or OE (I do not sell nor provide new emblems or badges. I only install the emblems or badges you provide)?
- How old is your vehicle? (the older the vehicle the more work is involved from the removal process to the final paint polishing)
- Are
emblems attached with double sided tape only with no pins through sheet
metal of car, or a combination of double sided tape and aligning pins?
- Are
you looking to replace with exact replacement, or switching to a
different sized emblem for an updated look to your car/truck?
- What color is your car/truck? (the darker the paint the
more work involved)
Darren's Note: I do not sell nor supply replacement emblems. My experience has shown that OE (original equipment) replacements have always been the best with regards to quality and fit.
If you can get the replacement car emblem or car badge from the local dealership, then this is best.
Often replacement emblems and badges can also be purchased online through the car manufacturer's website.
There are many companies that claim to be selling OE parts, but in fact are simply replications. It is a case by case based on your vehicle and which emblem or badge you are wanting.
I leave the decision as to where you purchase your replacement emblems and badges up to you. In most cases it is not a real issue and I can work with most aftermarket parts, but I recommend OE if available.
In many cases I am able to finesse aftermarket parts so they not only fit better, but look better due to inferior production quality of some aftermarket parts.
This is where experience comes in and that is what you get with me and my services: a lot of experience!
Car Debadging and Emblem Removal Tools
If you are here as a "DIY-er" and are thinking about performing the emblem removal or debadging yourself, this is only some of the tools and products I use on each car debadging or emblem removal jobs I perform professionally.
As a side bar, there are numerous terms that are used when discussing this topic:
- Car debadging
- Badge delete
- Emblem removal
- Car badge removal
There are (4) separate steps to removing the car emblems or badges that are required so that when the job is complete, the car will look as though the emblems or badges never existed:
- Removal of plastic emblem or badge itself
- Removal of double sided tape that is used to secure car emblem onto car/truck
- Removal of adhesive residue left behind from double sided tape
- Polishing paint to remove any "shadowing" or slight imperfections left from emblems or badges
Whether you want to debadge your car or truck yourself, or hire a professional like myself, you now know the different steps involved.
Each of those steps require specific tools/products, and each step represents unique challenges.
Darren's Note: I am not attempting to put the fear of defeat into you. I am simply responding to the many attempts made by DIY-ers who have found out the hard way they got in too deep for their skill set.
2019 Chevy Silverado High Country Debadge
Since no standard exists when it comes to these jobs, every job is treated as a unique situation and priced accordingly.
The checklist above illustrates the many factors that go into pricing out your specific requirements.
The best and most immediate way for me to give you cost and availability to is shoot me a text:
(714) 624-0804
I have to screen all my calls or this hard working guy would never get any actual work done.
Please text the following info at a minimum:
- Make and Model of vehicle
- Pictures of all/any emblems or badges you want removed
Additional Useful Notes:
- Most jobs people just wait and watch while I perform the work
- Jobs can range in time from as short as 15 minutes, to as long as 2 hours (removal of emblems only? Removal and installation of new emblems?)
- I perform all jobs at my location in the city of Placentia. (Orange County, CA)
- You are welcome to watch, or you can relax in my place (watch T.V., work using my wi-fi, relax, clean my house, whatever works for you)
- I am on a cash only basis. (this means the green, paper stuff as opposed to any written checks or digital payments)
2023 Genesis GV70 Badge Removal
- Remove GENESIS badge
- Remove GV70 badge
- Remove 4wd 3.5T badge
2023 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD
- Remove Silverado and LTZ from tailgate
- Remove 2500 HD from each door
2014 PORSCHE Cayenne Badge Replacement
- Remove OE chrome PORSCHE emblems
- Replace with OE matte black emblems
2023 Chevy Bolt
2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo Badge Replacement
- Remove OE chrome car badges
- Install new black car badges
2022 Tesla Badge Replacement
- Remove OE chrome Tesla badges
- Install black replacement Tesla badges
2019 Audi S Q5 Badge Replacement
- Remove front and rear OE chrome emblems
- Install Black replacement emblems
2022 Toyota RAV4 Debadge
- Remove RAV4 badge
- Remove XLE and HYBRID badge
2022 Lexus LC500 Badge Delete
2018 Porsche Emblem Replacement
- Remove chrome Porsche car badges
- Remove chrome Cayenne car badge
- Replace Porsche emblem with black version
- Replace Cayenne badge with black version
2022 BMW X5 Badge Delete
- Remove stock X5 badge
- Remove stock SDrive 40i badge
2022 Alpha Romeo Stelvio Q4 Badge Swap
- Remove chrome STELVIO badge
- Remove chrome/red Q4 badge
- Install Grey Fox OEM replacement badges
2022 GMC Yukon Denali Emblem Swap
- Remove OE red GMC emblem
- Install OE black GMC emblem
- Including back GMC emblem on rear hatch
2022 Chevy Z71 Badge Swap
- Remove OE red and chrome Z71 fender badge
- Install aftermarket red and black Z71 badge
2022 GMC Sierra Badge Removal
2021 Audi S3 Sport Badge Swap
- Remove chrome Audi rings
- Remove chrome/red S3 car badge
- Install black Audi rings
- Install black/red S3 car badge
2020 Toyota Tundra B-pillar Tape Removal
- Removal of all extraneous truck badges
- Removal of black tape overlay on B-pillars
2022 GMC Logo Swap
- Remove OE GMC logo badge
- Install black GMC logo badge
2021 Chevy High Country
- Remove High Country truck badge
2018 Porsche 718 Badge Delete
2018 Audi S3 Badge Plasti Dip Removal
- Remove Audi front grill rings (coated with Plasti Dip)
- Remove S3 badge (Coated with Plasti Dip)
- Install new OE Audi rings and S3 badge
Top Image: New badges
Bottom Image: Plasti Dip badges
- Remove deck lid spoiler (coated with Plasti Dip)
- Remove Audi rings (coated with Plasti Dip)
- Remove S3 Badge (Coated with Plasti Dip)
- Install new spoiler, Audi rings, and S3 badge
Top Image: New badges
Bottom Image: Plasti Dip emblems and spoiler
2021 KIA Brenthon Emblem Removal/Replacement
- Removal of KIA front and rear logo's
- Replace with BRENTHON logo's
- Remove TELLURIDE logo's both front/rear
- Remove/Replace all KIA wheel logo's to BRENTHON
2022 VW Atlas
- Remove SE V6 chrome badges
- Remove 4 MOTION badge
2020 Nissan Nismo 370Z Emblem Replacement
- Removal of old emblems
- Replace using aftermarket carbon fiber underlay and chrome emblem
2021 GMC Sierra Badge Swap
- Remove red and chrome GMC badge
- Install black and chrome GMC badge
- Front and rear GMC badges
2020 Chevy Silverado Truck Debadge
- Remove chrome Silverado truck badge
2011 Porsche Carrera Emblem Update
- Remove old Carrera S emblems
- Install updated emblems that replicate a newer model Porsche
1999 Porsche Carrera
- Remove OE Carrera badge
- Install black PORSCHE emblem
- Install black 911 Carrera badges
2018 Porsche Macan Emblem Remove/Replace
- Remove chrome OE PORSCHE and Macan emblems
- Install new OE black PORSCHE emblem
2018 Honda Civic Type-R Badge Replacement
- Remove stock Honda badge
- Install Type-R badge
2020 Chevy Z71 Badge Remove/Replace
- Remove Z71 Chevy chrome and black truck badge
- Install aftermarket Chevy Z71 red and black truck badge
Chevy 2021 Z71 Badge Remove/Replace
- Remove Z71 Chevy chrome and black truck badge
- Install aftermarket Chevy Z71 red and black truck badge
2019 Mercedes Benz Car Debadge
- Remove CLA 250 chrome emblem
2022 Ford Edge
- Remove original EDGE car emblem
2018 Chevy Silverado Bow Tie Swap
- Remove gold Chevy bowtie
- Remove SILVERADO and LT emblems
- Install black OE Chevy bowtie
Auto Fetish has been debadging cars and trucks since 1988 when we first
started servicing Orange County as one of the premier auto detailing
services. I have performed literally countless car emblem/ debadging
jobs over the past 2 decades. I could fill this page with picture after
picture, but please see following pictures and links as additional
reference.
2019 GMC Debadging
- Remove CANYON V6 AND SLE emblems
2021 GMC Canyon Badge Removal
- Removal of GMC truck logo
- Removal of CANYON emblem
- Removal of V6 emblem
2020 Ford Super Duty Tremor
- Remove TREMOR sticker from truck bed
Whether you are simply looking to clean up and personalize your car or truck by having the car badges and emblems removed, or replacing the stock emblems and badges with updated versions, we are your first stop as Orange County's leading service with over 25 years of professional experience.
- Toyota TRD 4x4 OFF ROAD sticker removal
Our attention to detail is not limited to professional detailing
services, but extends to any of the debadging and emblem removal jobs we
do.
After all, one wrong move during the numerous stages of the debadging process and permanent damage can be the unwanted result.
2016 Audi A5 Debadge
- Car badges removed.
- Truck badges removed.
- Car emblems replaced.
- Truck emblems replaced.
- Vinyl decals removed.
- Truck rub rails removed.
2020 Audi Q5 Car Emblem Removal
Car Badges Emblems:
Professional Service
Professional Results!
Whether you are looking to simply remove a single emblem or remove all car badges emblems and stickers matters not.
"Experience is KING!"
The reality of every part of life often comes down to experience! Many guys can create and maintain the appearances of experience, but don't really have it.
We have performed hundreds of these types of jobs. And despite how
easy many people (myself included) can make this look in a video, the
truth is that every car is unique. And based on the car/truck with
regards to the age, the color, and the specific emblems or badges being
removed will determine the potential problems that can arise due to lack
of experience.
Cutting corners on a moment when car badges
emblems are being removed is not likely the place you want to save a
buck by doing it yourself, or leaving it to the hands of the
inexperienced
2015 Chevy Truck Side Molding Reoval
Removing the aging rub rails off the sides of this Chevy truck
When You Are Ready...
If you are ready to have a professional (that's me; Darren Priest) perform this for you please reference the following:
- You can text me and I can give you a quote.
- I will need to know the the type of vehicle, the age, the color, and which emblems you want removed.
- I am mobile and can come to you, but most people will travel to me and save themselves some money as I charge more to travel to you. (I am in city of Placentia of Orange County)
- Since every car/truck is different, the cost will be based on all variables.
- As a starting point, a single emblem removal might cost $60, with a full debadging of a truck or SUV with many emblems to remove running upwards towards $200.
- Once again, there are many factors that will affect the price and I will need to take all these into consideration so you get the results you are after. (remember the part above about experience; experience has taught me how to ask the right questions so I can deliver superior results)
- I am on a cash only basis (Yes, the few have ruined it for the many)
- I can set these jobs on weekday or weekend appointments.
- Your car/truck should be relatively clean prior to me working on it.
2017 VW Golf Debadge
Can't Quite Decide?
If you would like to see additional examples you can see the links below. If you would like a more comprehensive tutorial regarding the car badges emblems removal process, you can click on this link right here: Car Debadging
Vinyl Decal Removal
Are you looking to have your company vehicle wrap or vinyl graphics removed with precision care? Want to become an informed decision maker prior to making an important decision?
Vinyl decal removal/vehicle wrap removal
Truck Debadging/ Truck Side Trim Removal
Chevy Truck Bowtie and Emblem Removal
See the before and after of this Chevy truck during the Bowtie removal process.
Chevy Bowtie emblem removal
Chevy HD 2500 Car Emblem and truck Side Molding Removal
The owner of this new truck wanted us to remove the side moldings from his Chevy HD 2500.
Chevy HD 2500 truck emblem and side molding removal
Chevy HD 2500 Car Emblem and truck Side Molding Removal
Follow along as the discolored truck side moldings and truck emblems are removed for a much cleaner look.
Chevy HD 2500 truck emblem and side molding removal
Chevy Truck Emblem and truck Side Molding Removal
See this truck side molding removal project along with the removal of pin striping and emblems.
Chevy truck emblem and side molding removal
Dodge Ram 1500 Emblem Removal
See this project where a father wants to add a little customization to this Dodge Ram 1500 before turning over to his son.
Debadge Dodge Ram 1500 Truck Emblem
Dodge Ram 1500 Lettering Removal
Peak behind the scenes and follow along as we remove the Dodge Ram 1500 from this Hemi powered new dodge truck for a little personalization for our customer.
Debadging Dodge Ram Truck
2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Badge Removal
Another Ram 1500 removal project for a Dodge truck owner who just took delivery of his new truck and wanted to personalize it.
Dodge Ram 1500 Badge Removal
Car Badges Emblems:
Do-it-Yourself Removal Tips
Set your car apart from the crowd by removing the unwanted car emblems with some specific tips from the Car Detailing Expert including actual tools/products to deliver professional results.
Car Debadging Process
See how the owner of this Mercedes CLA250 "cleaned" up the unwanted car emblems from the back of the car with the removal of these car badges along with other examples.
Car Debadging and Understanding the Rules
Can't completely decide if you want to remove the car badges and emblems? Can't decide if you want to have a go at it yourself or hire a professional. Walk through the step s and become an informed person first.
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