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Default Debadging? How and Why?
I'm new here but have a question about "debadging". I assume it means taking off the A4 and 1.8T names and possibly others. How is this done? Also, why is it done? Just curious. Thanks. Tom.
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Old Aug 6, 2001 | 04:17 PM
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looks, heat the badges use floss to slide them off use goo gone to get off sticky stuff
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Old Aug 6, 2001 | 04:19 PM
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Most agree I looks cleaner and more sleak, but I'm still undecided. you can allways put them back.
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Old Aug 6, 2001 | 04:24 PM
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Cuz I want people to mistake my car for a Neon? Nah...i second dickball's response.
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(Just installed the Forge license plate frame. That thing is awesome!)
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Old Aug 6, 2001 | 06:14 PM
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Default look here for how-to
I did it because I liked the clean look and it makes waxing easier )

<a href="http://www.performanceix.com/how-to/exterior/debadging/debadging.asp">Debadging Your Car</a>
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Maybe some do it so people think it could be an S4 instead?
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Because it looks so clean!
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Likin' the tint job...how much and where you at??? Thanks...
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