Debadging

[Brookert]

I only read this post as I noticed on my insurance renewal it mentioned badges (and ICE) under the modifications section. I'm actually astounded that de-badging can affect your insurance. I have an Audi bought 7 years ago from an Audi dealer and it was de-badged and it never even crossed my mind to think of insurance. I could have had my insurance invalidated at any time.
Its just another pathetic way for insurance companies to try to get out of paying you!!

true, its not like the badge makes it faster

 

[minimadmotorman]

If it was debadged from the factory then it's not a modification.

 

[Castiel]

How do you debadge a car yourself without damaging the paintwork?

 

[mrk]

I used a spoon to lever the letters off and then some detailing spray to remove residue then I SRP the surface. Job done.

 

[minimadmotorman]

Hairdryer and fishing wire work well

then something to get the goop off.

Think someone mentioned it in this thread earlier.

 

[Lum]

I only read this post as I noticed on my insurance renewal it mentioned badges (and ICE) under the modifications section. I'm actually astounded that de-badging can affect your insurance. I have an Audi bought 7 years ago from an Audi dealer and it was de-badged and it never even crossed my mind to think of insurance. I could have had my insurance invalidated at any time.
Its just another pathetic way for insurance companies to try to get out of paying you!!

Usually the badging thins is "badges indicating increased performance" as this makes inept thieves more likely to go for your car.

Always worth asking them to be certain, if they don't use this wording, however.

 

[ins0mn1ac]

How do you debadge a car yourself without damaging the paintwork?

Autoglym Tar Remover, soak the badge in it, it'll fall off with a gentle push! then use more to clean away any left over adhesive when it's off.

 

[chrism]

He does have a point.

Would you debadge it if it said 330 for example?

my 330 is debaged