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May 5, 2026 | 04:10 AM

gregbC8

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Removing corvette letters (debadge)

I'm thinking about removing the letters on the back of the my C8 to give it a more clean look. I would remove the stingray badge on the trunk as well. Your thoughts?

Thanks!

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May 5, 2026, 08:26 AM

dvilin

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Removing the badges/letters does not give the Vette a cleaner look. It just looks like a vette missing the badges/letters.

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May 5, 2026 | 05:16 AM

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May 5, 2026 | 05:35 AM

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That's a matter of preference. I personally like the stingray badge. It gives it a more balanced look. Do what you think is best for you!

May 5, 2026 | 08:26 AM

dvilin

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Removing the badges/letters does not give the Vette a cleaner look. It just looks like a vette missing the badges/letters.

May 5, 2026 | 08:40 AM

peter pan

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I personally like all badges removed.

May 5, 2026 | 09:05 AM

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First thing I did was remove the lettering from the back. I kept the stingray though.

May 5, 2026 | 10:04 AM

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I took the lettering off but left the stingray

May 5, 2026 | 10:13 AM

Rufus Macblorf

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I removed mine and it looks very clean--no residue or damage at all. I don't feel compelled to drive around with free advertising on my car after I've paid for it. Maybe if GM wanted to pay me a subscription fee...

Like others, I kept the fish.

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May 5, 2026 | 10:30 AM

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I did mine too because I was more than likely going to rip them off with microfiber towels.

May 5, 2026 | 11:42 AM

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I have not removed the letters on my car. But, frankly, I think these cars look better with the letters removed.

May 5, 2026 | 11:43 AM

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Badges? I don’t need any stinking badges!

May 5, 2026 | 11:45 AM

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I left the pollywog on.

My letters were taken off as part of PPF installation but when I went to put them back on I could not remember how it was spelled.

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May 5, 2026 | 11:51 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by frankbicknell

I did mine too because I was more than likely going to rip them off with microfiber towels.

This is the biggest reason I am considering this....because IMO, it's not if but when.

May 5, 2026 | 11:56 AM

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Was going to take them off, but car is black and they are black they don't stand out so just left them.

May 5, 2026 | 12:16 PM

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I removed mostly due to they catch my California Duster all the time. That said, I prefer the debadged look as well. I left the Stingray badge, that catches the duster as well but not nearly like the individual CORVETTE badges.

May 5, 2026 | 12:29 PM

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After wanting a Corvette for so many years and then finally was able to buy one, I am proud to show everyone my special vehicle named Corvette. The name will remain on mine.

May 5, 2026 | 01:23 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gregbC8

I'm thinking about removing the letters on the back of the my C8 to give it a more clean look. I would remove the stingray badge on the trunk as well. Your thoughts?

When I brought your post up, your de-badged mockup looked very nice.

Then I scrolled down to your badged car and got a warm feeling. 😂

Seriously, it's all about you. CORVETTE has always had positive implications for me. I love opening the garage and seeing that name. If it said CHEVROLET...I might be out there with a heat gun and dental floss...