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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 06:18 AM
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Curious what folks' opinions are on changing out the side & rear *script* emblems to a color that can be easily seen. Like swappin' my blues for the grey/silvers, or the black car guys going silver or white, red, etc., ...

I have been thinking about it, ...
 
Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:34 AM
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They sometimes look alright when swapped out, one problem that a lot of people run into is the logos go on crooked.

I prefer a debadge personally
 
Old Mar 27, 2012 | 08:35 AM
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I like a debadged trunk, and the side scripts changed out



 
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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How did u get the glue off the back without messing the paint up
 
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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My side emblems came stock in silver ..




 
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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You could try putting tape around the existing emblems before removing them. Once removed, either paint the originals or get emblems in the color you want from the junkyard. I would go with painting your originals.
 
Old Apr 1, 2012 | 12:04 AM
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I also put silver scripts on my Monte. I love the change! They pop a lot nicer and just LOOK better. Here's a link to a page with pics: http://crzyz28.sytes.net/mycars/2004...ng.htmlhttp://

Since the '04 SS did NOT have side scripts (just the SS badging), I had to add them. I used a neighbor's car to get some "crude" placement estimates, but over all, I think it worked well!
 
Old Apr 1, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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This is my personal favorite...wait.... it's mine
 
Old Apr 1, 2012 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by The_Maniac
I also put silver scripts on my Monte. I love the change! They pop a lot nicer and just LOOK better. Here's a link to a page with pics: http://crzyz28.sytes.net/mycars/2004montess/projects/silver_badging/silver_badging.html!
Your URL didn't work Jason!

Fixed: '04 Monte Carlo SS - Silver Monte Carlo Quarter Panel Emblems
 
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