FORTE Badge Removal (Trunk Lid "FORTE" Badge)

[1joeyoung]

Here is the process I used to remove the FORTE badge from the trunk lid of my 2.4 SX Sedan.

1. Heat up the badge with a hair dryer.


2. Begin prying the badge.


3. As enough tape is worked through, switch from the card to hands.


4. Here is what the emblem looks like from the back.


5. Clean the remaining adhesive.


6. Area is cleaned of the emblem and adhesive.


Hope this helps anyone looking to remove the FORTE badge!

[corytate]

very good, concise write-up
I used the same technique except i substituted floss for the aaa card
I had my girlfriend continue applying heat via the dryer while I worked the floss back and forth VERY slowly
felt like my hands were melting from the heat though lol

[the67beast]

How do you guys like the no forte or sx emblems??? I'm not sure if I want them
completely removed. But then again I'm sure it's nice and pretty and sleek looking.

[Aidensgrand]

IMO, it totally changes the look of the rear of the vehicle. i got rid of both emblems on mine and i like it a lot. here's a pic of one without the forte emblem. not sure why they put a "C" on the back tho... i took both of mine off and put the 3D Forte Koup emblem in place of the KIA badge

[the67beast]

Looks nice. Anyone else with pix of theirs removed?? Would love to see before I removed.

[corytate]

Originally Posted by the67beast

Looks nice. Anyone else with pix of theirs removed?? Would love to see before I removed.

http://www.forteforums.com/forums/at...e-dsc00096.jpg
heres mine sans forte badge
I didnt have the trim level badge so thats all I had to remove

[the67beast]

Originally Posted by corytate

http://www.forteforums.com/forums/at...e-dsc00096.jpg
heres mine sans forte badge
I didnt have the trim level badge so thats all I had to remove

Thanks .. That helps a lot since we are both rocking the same car/color!!!

[ForteSXFan21]

Originally Posted by Aidensgrand

IMO, it totally changes the look of the rear of the vehicle. i got rid of both emblems on mine and i like it a lot. here's a pic of one without the forte emblem. not sure why they put a "C" on the back tho... i took both of mine off and put the 3D Forte Koup emblem in place of the KIA badge

I know this is a little off topic but does anyone else think dual exhaust on the SX koup looks good or am i on my own with this? Its hard to find any pictures with this shown.

[gwildor]

Stupid Question.. but i'm assuming these blue interior lights will fit in the Sedan as well?

[the67beast]

Originally Posted by gwildor

Stupid Question.. but i'm assuming these blue interior lights will fit in the Sedan as well?

blue lights? are you in the right post? This post is about removing the forte badge...

[Aidensgrand]

i agree that the dual exhaust looks good. and there is a kit for it too but it'll run ya about $900.

[DINSPIRED1]

heres a link to my thread with pics of the removal of emblems...i love the clean and subtle look IMO...def worth it

Latest changes Corsa blue SX

[corytate]

Originally Posted by the67beast

Thanks .. That helps a lot since we are both rocking the same car/color!!!

not a problem, def wanna see what yours looks like without the badge, what with your rear bumper being different than mine and all
I love how much cleaner it makes it look IMO

[1joeyoung]

Originally Posted by the67beast

How do you guys like the no forte or sx emblems??? I'm not sure if I want them
completely removed. But then again I'm sure it's nice and pretty and sleek looking.

I like the look without the FORTE emblem.
I left the SX because I like the look of it on the trunk lid.

[spinanicky]

Finally removed my dealership badge that they put on. Used petrol to get rid of the remaining sticky stuff. All done and dusted, looks so much better. Thanks for this!