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Debadging the front of the s2k

Old Oct 19, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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Hey Guys,
So I'm thinking about debadging the front of my s2k(just removing the front honda emblem) I think it really makes the front of the car look clean!

I know the proper process for debadging with dental floss etc...

I know also, however, that there are two little holes after you debadge. Has anyone found creative solutions for hiding/covering these holes? What have those who have debadged done? Anyone have pics of the results?

Thanks and have a great weekend everyone!
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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I currently have my badge off while I'm playing with different ideas. Although it's starting to grow on my and I might just have a body shop fill the holes
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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I had my badge off and lived with the holes for about a 2 and a half months, and after putting a shiny new badge on it the front looks WAY better.

I'd recommend against it after having had it both ways. That's my opinion!
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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Fully shaved FTW. I shaved the honda emblem, the four tag holes, and the tow hook hole. It looks much more clean like this IMO. Before pic is in my sig.





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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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Thanks for the opinions guys! how hard was it for you to put your badge back on? If i were to take it off for a bit to test it out....ha.
My only issuee if I take it off is I dont want it to LOOK LIKE I TOOK IT OFF/SOMEONE STOLE IT..... That is why I was wondering about covering the holes. I bet someone could make a fortune selling exact paint matched vinyl sheets for various use on the s2000s....
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 01:14 PM
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Millertown your car looks great! So you just had a shop fill the holes and repaint? Did they have ti repaint the whole front end? What was the cost if you dont mind me asking?
Also where did you get your amuse front lip? I'd love to have one in black like yours pre paint!
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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Thanks man. See someone backed into the car in a parking lot. Didnt do a whole lot of damage. But I had my buddies at the body shop fill the wholes behind the emblem, tag holes, and tow hook hole. They went ahead and repainted the whole front bumper, lip, and both fenders. (Had some rock chips in them, might as well since the front was getting fixed.) I got the lip from a member here on the site. They range from 120 - 300 lol depending on authentic or knock off. As for cost I really cant give you an estimate cause I had the whole front of the car done. Shouldnt be too much though.
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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Thanks! I will look into that!
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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just my opinion but i feel debadging is gettin old.. just reminds me of those pos in crappy cars that want to hide their car makes.

be a proud honda owner and put it there. nothing wrong with a honda badge. it's just ppl want something different after a while. If you still really wanna go with debadging, better make up ur mind so u won't ever regret it.
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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Also a good point! Will it really look better...? or just different? decisions decisions...
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