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Old 02-26-11, 10:38 PM
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hey guys

just wanted to share something i did a few weeks ago, i dunno if anyone else has done it or posted about it before

well, after looking at my friends HSV GTS (australian car, kinda like the Pontiac G8's in the US)


i did this to my IS250


since i'd already debadged the rear, i had the left over badges
i might be painting them matte black and see how they turn out cause i think they stand out too much

also, does anyone have pics of the "L" on the rear and front of a SGM 2IS that are painted black?

thanks!
Old 02-26-11, 10:45 PM
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i don't feel it ...
Old 02-26-11, 10:48 PM
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I dont like it either....why try to imitate ?ur car looks more aggressive as is
Old 02-26-11, 10:48 PM
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yea...no, but! to each their own
Old 02-26-11, 11:46 PM
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It looks really out of place.

It might look better if sprayed black, but that would be because it stands out less and blends into the grille more, making it less visible and probably defeating the purpose of badging it at all. Having extra pieces does not obligate you to use them

Your paint-matched grille surround looks good though !
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yea it looks really awkward it might look cleaner in its matte black tho
Old 02-27-11, 01:38 AM
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It looks crooked?
Old 02-27-11, 03:18 AM
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I was looking for the LEDs. Less is better.
Old 02-27-11, 03:45 AM
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Nah!! I dont like it at all. Maybe you can do also the hood badge!
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Sorry but not really my style.
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debadge it again pls
Old 02-27-11, 05:58 AM
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yeah thats not gonna fly here in the states, looks gay bro
Old 02-27-11, 06:50 AM
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ewwww, it does not look good. less is better
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Gross, take it off
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Not feeling the badge bro, i think it would look way better without it!


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