C5 Emblem Differences?
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C5 Emblem Differences?
I want to replace the black front, rear, and waterfall emblems on my Mag Red Vert with something lighter colored. The probem is that I hear everyone saying that the paint chips on the 2003 emblem and the chrome ones from Ecklers end up fading and loosing the flag stickers.
Are the 2004 Commemerative Edition emblems the same as the 2003 emblems? Is there anyone who makes a decent chrome emblem? Should I attempt to paint mine?
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Are the 2004 Commemerative Edition emblems the same as the 2003 emblems? Is there anyone who makes a decent chrome emblem? Should I attempt to paint mine?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by VetteLooking
I want to replace the black front, rear, and waterfall emblems on my Mag Red Vert with something lighter colored. The probem is that I hear everyone saying that the paint chips on the 2003 emblem and the chrome ones from Ecklers end up fading and loosing the flag stickers.
Are the 2004 Commemerative Edition emblems the same as the 2003 emblems? Is there anyone who makes a decent chrome emblem? Should I attempt to paint mine?
Thanks
Are the 2004 Commemerative Edition emblems the same as the 2003 emblems? Is there anyone who makes a decent chrome emblem? Should I attempt to paint mine?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by 2k2C5
The 04 CE emblems and the 03 emblems are quite different actually. Mid America and Ecklers both sell chrome metal emblems.
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Originally Posted by VetteLooking
Is the material and finish different, or just the insert? I plan on removing the insert in either case, so if they are the same the 2003 emblem is far less expensive.
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Originally Posted by VetteLooking
I want to replace the black front, rear, and waterfall emblems on my Mag Red Vert with something lighter colored. The probem is that I hear everyone saying that the paint chips on the 2003 emblem and the chrome ones from Ecklers end up fading and loosing the flag stickers.
Are the 2004 Commemerative Edition emblems the same as the 2003 emblems? Is there anyone who makes a decent chrome emblem? Should I attempt to paint mine?
Thanks
Are the 2004 Commemerative Edition emblems the same as the 2003 emblems? Is there anyone who makes a decent chrome emblem? Should I attempt to paint mine?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by charlene
The chipping problem you are talking about it it suppose to be on the original ones on the car or the replacements you want to get?My avatar to the left is what is on all 03's
These may be isolated cases, but have come up a couple times on the forum.
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Actually the don't chip. The paint does however rub off on the 2003 emblems, especially around the sharp edges. That is why I replaced mine with black ones and kept the 50th inserts in them. Plus I prefer the brighter red on the regular emblems.
I believe the 2004 CE and 2003 emblems are the same except for the inserts.
I believe the 2004 CE and 2003 emblems are the same except for the inserts.
