De-badging Rear Emblem

[andrewsjra]

Has anyone who de-badged their rear TESLA emblem had any issue after it was removed? Thinking of doing it but when I did it on my previous car the color of the paint faded around where the emblem was and it was noticeable. I’ve had my model 3 since last early November 2018. It’s been garaged at home but of course it’s out in the sun all day when I’m at work. Does anyone think it will be faded?

 

[andrewsjra]

Anyone? The reason is I want to add the TESLA spelled emblems from Abstract Ocean in the matte black. It looks nice when the “T” logo is removed. I’d only do it though if the paint isn’t faded.

 

[jkoya]

I took delivery in December and the "T" badge was removed in April for ppf and I didn't notice any color fading.

 

[andrewsjra]

What color is your car? I have the metallic blue.

 

[mcorf]

Mine is black. Took it off myself, no issues.

 

[andrewsjra]

Cool. I’ll probably do it soon. Looking to order a carbon fiber spoiler to give it a nice look on the back as well. I have mine currently wrapped with vinyl carbon fiber around the trunk but want a genuine look. RPM TESLA sells pretty much everything in real carbon fiber now. Gonna set me back a bit as I’ll end up doing the door handles and side markers as well.

 

[Hayden]

Anyone took the front badge of?
Love to see the look without it.

 

[jkoya]

What color is your car? I have the metallic blue.

Mine is blue also...

 

[jkoya]

Anyone took the front badge of?
Love to see the look without it.

I decided to leave the "T" badges off after the PPF install...

 

[scubastevo80]

I have an MSM and someone took the T badge off the rear and damaged the paint. The part underneath the T that I cleaned that wasn't damaged is fine.

 

[Burrito]

who took your badge off scuba?

 

[TyH2009]

I have an MSM and someone took the T badge off the rear and damaged the paint. The part underneath the T that I cleaned that wasn't damaged is fine.

I took off my T badge and the edges of it kinda left some marks on the paint, it sucks, it was a pain to get it off.

I do love the Abstract Ocean badging though. I might try the Dr. Colorchip or whatever it's called to try and fix it.

No fading though, but my car is only about 3 months old.

 

[scubastevo80]

who took your badge off scuba?

I wish I knew. I don't know where it occured, exact date or who did it. May have occured in my parking garage. This was over 2 months ago (didn't take that long for me to notice). At some point I'm going to touch up and add the rear T E S L A badge from Abstract as well.

 

[Burrito]

Whoa. Like just some random thought. Hey, imma take his badging. Weird. I’m taking the dual motor off today. If someone wants the letters it’s theirs!

 

[scubastevo80]

I’m happier it was this than a huge key mark or smashed window... maybe someone wanted it like the old jaguar or Mercedes hood ornaments