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We used to call that "shaving" and it was done to get rid of the clunkiness that cluttered up the body.
And we called it "leading" in the 50s-60s. (Bondo plastic filler was actually used to fill holes, but before the days of Bondo I understand they actually used lead for filling.) We did it for the same reason -- to eliminate some of the ugly "decorations" on a car.
Yeah, rather than being ashamed of what you own I see it most popular on performance trims hiding what they have for a "sleeper" style. Manufacturers love to throw "turbo" "sport" "limited" "type s/r" etc on.
My 2012 300 srt8 have that sleeper look. The only badge is a somewhat small srt8 on the right trunk lid and that was it. But, with 470 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque in a 6.4 liter hemi, it is anything but a sleeper.
Or worse a license plate frame advertising the dealer. Please, take those off.
Well, especially when it's drilled into the front bumper and you're in a state that doesn't require front tags. Bought a new Grand Cherokee in PA once; all their vehicles had front license plate holders with the dealership name and a dealership insert. Told the salesman I wanted it off; he said, "Don't you want to put an Eagles plate on?". I said noooo, and I wouldn't take the car until they promised to take it off and have the holes filled in by a body shop.
I don't care about the badges but I won't accept a car with a dealership logo on it anywhere. My favorite car badge was the '94 Acura Legend, with L E G E N D spaced out across the trunk lid. I thought that looked so cool.
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Originally Posted by judeK
Actually it's illegal because a Law Enforcement Officer can't see in your vehicle to see if you are holding a weapon on him as he's standing next to your car, waiting for you to roll your window down.
I'm living in FL now and many of the cars have tint so dark you can't see who's driving, and I mean these are cars that my elderly neighbors are driving so it's not like they are pimp-mobiles. Why isn't that illegal for the front side windows? (asked because I notice you're in FL)
Dealership badges or logo are the first thing to go when I buy a car. They just takes away from the looks of the car, and can be pretty tacky looking as well.
1. Had a POS 81 Ford F150. Someone stole the plastic "F150" badge off the side of the truck. Only drove that POS for a year.
So you kept the "POS" badge? Good idea.
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