[efbaxter]

Anyone tried replacing the American KIA emblems with the 3D K logo? If so which did you use. I notice those on Amazon are listed by models that don't yet include Niro. (I'm hoping on getting an EX sometime in the next week or so) -Ned

 

[Nero]

I'm thinking of doing this mod soon so I will look into it and report

 

[efbaxter]

I'm especially interrsted in how to do this mod without hurting the paint finish.

 

[KiaKrazy]

I'm kind of confused here, can you put a link to the 3D K emblem that you're talking about?

 

[efbaxter]

The "3D K" logo is used by KIA on their South Korean cars. The KIA letter logo is just for exports-- but in my view a much less sophisticated logo. A number of after market options exist for replacing your logo on trunk, hood, steering wheel, etc. An image is attached. -Ned

 

[hybrid angel]

People did this for the Kia Optima when it came out. The Kia Optima forums has information on how to do this if one is interested.

 

[Alex]

It would be great if the emblem didn't have that background, much like what we see from other car makers. Since i'm a Mazda fan, here's an example from Mazda:

 

[JasonC]

Amazon:
logo-optima-emblem-cool-trade

Youtube:
How to Install the 3.0 K logo emblems

I reaaaaallllly like the K logos.
My dealer said that Kia is going to make another brand, and the K900 and Cadenza (and probably Stinger) will be in that lineup. Just like Genesis Car.

 

[EZrider]

The K logo emblems look nice.

 

[realto]

A few years ago I bought a Hyundai Accent for a beater car, and someone remarked it looked like some mini-Mercedes that were sold only in Europe- mostly Eastern Europe. So I bought an E-bay Mercedes steering wheel emblem which was the same size as the Hyundai hood ornament. I used strong dentalfloss like a saw to remove it, and double sided 3M tape to apply the Mercedes emblem. It looked great, stayed on no problems. I got a few good laughs and looks, and some even thought it was a Mercedes.