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WilliamsVMAX Enthusiast

WilliamsVMAX

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Ok so the drivers and passengers SILVERADO are gone.

I am torn about taking the Z71 off the back what do you all think?

Keep or scrape?

 

Remove it all. It looks so much better. I have been meaning to debadge mine when I get time.

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

Zembonez

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Badges are just free advertising for Gm and show off details for the vain owners. Lose em!

tanked_darren Senior Enthusiast

tanked_darren

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Wow, I actually prefer to keep stock badges, I mean I think if anything its people that put 3 foot wide chevy bowties on their rear-windows that looks stupid.

 

I immediatly remove dealer advertising though, nothing a cheap hair dryer can't fix!

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

Zembonez

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Yeah... Darren, my post was a bit of satire. I removed all of the tailgate badges off of my truck but the door Sierra badges are still there.

KMGZ400 Senior Enthusiast

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Wow, I actually prefer to keep stock badges, I mean I think if anything its people that put 3 foot wide chevy bowties on their rear-windows that looks stupid.

 

I immediatly remove dealer advertising though, nothing a cheap hair dryer can't fix!

 

 

i tell my dealer to give me 50$ to keep their dealer name on the vehicle or theyhave take it off. out of 3 times, only one actually gave me 50$ haha

BowTie_Jasmine Enthusiast

BowTie_Jasmine

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Ok the vote is in I will remove the rest of the badges this week. Thank you to all of you that gave me your opinion I REALLY appreciate it. I will post pics as soon as I get it done.

 

The weather has broke and I am taking the opportunity to go play in the dirt!!! :uhoh:

GPGuy Senior Enthusiast

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Ok I guess I'm alone but I like the Z71 stickers, but then I've never been one to de-badge anyhow. Dealer badges on the other hand, I instruct them to not put them on and if they "forget" I ask them to take them off before I drive it off the lot.

Chris Senior Enthusiast

Chris

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damn. you have the truck i was drooling over at the chevy dealer in fort walton beach, fl

RVJ Enthusiast

RVJ

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Ok I guess I'm alone but I like the Z71 stickers, but then I've never been one to de-badge anyhow. Dealer badges on the other hand, I instruct them to not put them on and if they "forget" I ask them to take them off before I drive it off the lot.

 

 

You're not alone, I have no problem letting everyone know I'm proud of what I'm driving. I've always felt those that debadged were ashamed of their ride and wanted people to think it was something else instead.

Now if it were a Toyota I might remove the badges. :noway:

Andrew55 Enthusiast

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Ok I guess I'm alone but I like the Z71 stickers, but then I've never been one to de-badge anyhow. Dealer badges on the other hand, I instruct them to not put them on and if they "forget" I ask them to take them off before I drive it off the lot.

 

 

You're not alone, I have no problem letting everyone know I'm proud of what I'm driving. I've always felt those that debadged were ashamed of their ride and wanted people to think it was something else instead.

Now if it were a Toyota I might remove the badges. :noway:

 

X2!!

Andrew55 Enthusiast

Andrew55

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Ok I guess I'm alone but I like the Z71 stickers, but then I've never been one to de-badge anyhow. Dealer badges on the other hand, I instruct them to not put them on and if they "forget" I ask them to take them off before I drive it off the lot.

 

 

You're not alone, I have no problem letting everyone know I'm proud of what I'm driving. I've always felt those that debadged were ashamed of their ride and wanted people to think it was something else instead.

Now if it were a Toyota I might remove the badges. :noway:

 

X2!!

 

blackout07 Senior Enthusiast

blackout07

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You're not alone, I have no problem letting everyone know I'm proud of what I'm driving. I've always felt those that debadged were ashamed of their ride and wanted people to think it was something else instead.

Now if it were a Toyota I might remove the badges. :)

 

 

You got me. I'm terribly ashamed of my truck. :noway:

 

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