Genesis Wing Emblem Installation Process

[rockymax]

Thanks to the jwaters943 post, I was able to install the wing emblem on the hood and trunk. Fortunately I have a Kawasaki tool that I was able to grind down the tabs on the hood emblem. I cut and installed Gorilla tape in the holes to prevent any possible rough edge contacting the paint. it was then just a matter of placing the emblem on the hood. The trunk took a bit more time to complete. I used a hair dryer and 50# fishing line to remove the Hyundai emblem. This took me about 15 minutes. However, the time consuming part began. The emblem removal left a thick residue of adhesive. I used the hair dryer and my thumb nail to slowly remove most of the adhesive but a thin layer remained. Fortunately I had a product called Goo Gone that is made to remove glue and similar adhesives. Using a cotton swab, the Goo Gone and my thumb nail, I was able to remove all of the adhesive residue. The wing emblem installation was then just placing the emblem in the two drilled holes and applying pressure for a couple of minutes to the emblem adhesive tape. It took me about 90 minutes to complete the installation whereas I am certain most people would/could cut that time by at least half. It was worth every minute as the wing emblems look great. I could not have completed this installation successfully without the post directions. Thank you!

 

[QuantumRift]

There you go. Did mine the exact same way, 'cept I used a Dremel for the front emblem. Now get your steering wheel Wing emblem installed...

 

[rockymax]

I did the steering wheel emblem first since it was by far the easiest (I excel at easy installations). I am waiting to receive the wheel cap emblems which hopefully will arrive in the next few days. I have been looking for a stainless steel or chrome rear license plate frame but have not been able to find. Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[UnMaTcHeD]

Took me about 40 mins to install the front, rear, wheels and steering wheel wings.

 

[decan9]

I did the steering wheel emblem first since it was by far the easiest (I excel at easy installations). I am waiting to receive the wheel cap emblems which hopefully will arrive in the next few days. I have been looking for a stainless steel or chrome rear license plate frame but have not been able to find. Any suggestions? Thanks.

got mine from Ebay

 

[Ovrfiend]

On my 2012 3.8 with 18" wheels the full install was 10 minutes with the help of my 3 year old. (holding a hair dryer while I used braided suture to remove the trunk badge) wheel caps popped off and on. Steering wheel sticker. Looks so good. 35% ceramic next. Then winter wheels and rubber!

 

[Potty_Pants]

On my 2012 3.8 with 18" wheels the full install was 10 minutes with the help of my 3 year old. (holding a hair dryer while I used braided suture to remove the trunk badge) wheel caps popped off and on. Steering wheel sticker. Looks so good. 35% ceramic next. Then winter wheels and rubber!

+1 on the 35% ceramic... unfortunately my area doesnt have alot of tint places, quality is lacking, ceramic... good luck ! ... I had ceramic put on my bmw down in florida, man those guys down there do such great work at great prices.

ppp

 

[cruzman]

A tip for installing the Front Emblem if you don't have a $30 power tool handy.

Evidently my little craftsman grinder grew legs and ran off just before I started my re-badging. So I had to figure another way to get the job done.

Here is what I did.

Take a box knife with a new blade and carefully make multiple cuts straight down the sides of each post like slicing a cake. I would suggest making the cuts at least an eight of an inch apart. Work slowly and carefully as the blade will cut through the plastic with ease.

Make sure the cuts are all the way to the bottom and then one at a time slowly bend each slice back and forth until they snap off.

Then use the knife to clean up and trim away any excess plastic and you are ready proceed with the install.

In my excitement to finish the job I didn't think about taking pictures of this technique, but I have attached the 'after' pics.

 

[Qbedobedoo]

Looks very nice indeed.. Now come do my trunk!! he he j/k

 

[jcastag]

I was wondering how much space should be left between the chrome strip that is mounted on he hood and the bottom of the wing emblem?

I cant seem to find that piece of information anywhere, and from the pics I have seen, there seems to be a different amount of space between the way most people mounted...

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[Silver Gen]

Hello all. I'll come back and post pics and give a narrative of the installation of my wheel caps, steering wheel emblem and rear emblem later; but I just wanted to get opinions on something.

Who says you have to follow everyone else and place the front emblem where it usually is? I took some pics to get some opinions of what people think (YES, this is one of the rare times I've asked people what they think looks good on a car, usually I don't care, I do what I want, LOL!); and my main reason is when I look at my Genesis Coupe, the wing emblem is part of the grill; and yes, I know it was meant to be there, but having it there leaves you with a "clean" hood. I'm just opening the discussion;

MY GENESIS COUPE GRILL

WING EMBLEM BELOW HOOD ON GRILL

WING EMBLEM ON HOOD ON CHROME

WING EMBLEM IN USUAL PLACE ON HOOD

...have at it!

 

[camsetth]

Please help, How can i tell if the KDM Wing Emblems is GENUINE OEM.

 

[bobmarley421]

I was wondering how much space should be left between the chrome strip that is mounted on he hood and the bottom of the wing emblem?

I cant seem to find that piece of information anywhere, and from the pics I have seen, there seems to be a different amount of space between the way most people mounted...

Approximately 1 Inch. Use a piece of masking tape as a guide.

 

[pilotdane]

I vote for the usual location about 1" up on the hood. Down on the grill it looks like an afterthought since it just does not fit. The circle in the grill of the first photo says something is supposed to go here. The smooth, unbroken lines of the Genesis grill just don't leave much for the wings to work with unless you could find a smaller one to put in the center of the hood chrome. Maybe the aftermarket steering wheel emblem?

 

[KyKernel]

Rear Wing - No grinding necessary

I bought a rear emblem from kdmland on eBay and installed it this afternoon. It had small pegs and I DID NOT have to grind them off. They fit perfectly into the holes left when the flying H was removed. (2011 Genesis 4.6 sedan) Therefore no alignment was necessary. The emblem stuck easily using the double-sided tape that came with it. No other tape needed.

To remove the flying H, I used a hair dryer on the already sun-warmed car. The dental floss broke a few times, but the old emblem came off easily. Not so for the goo! Rubbing alcohol and WD-40 didn't touch it. I ended up using acetone (fingernail polish remover). I checked this first on paint in a door opening, and it does not affect the paint. It still took quite a while (1/2 hour+) to get the goo off.

This was so easy I may do the front, the wheels, and the steering wheel.

 

[bobmarley421]

Re: Rear Wing - No grinding necessary

I bought a rear emblem from kdmland on eBay and installed it this afternoon. It had small pegs and I DID NOT have to grind them off. They fit perfectly into the holes left when the flying H was removed. (2011 Genesis 4.6 sedan) Therefore no alignment was necessary. The emblem stuck easily using the double-sided tape that came with it. No other tape needed.

To remove the flying H, I used a hair dryer on the already sun-warmed car. The dental floss broke a few times, but the old emblem came off easily. Not so for the goo! Rubbing alcohol and WD-40 didn't touch it. I ended up using acetone (fingernail polish remover). I checked this first on paint in a door opening, and it does not affect the paint. It still took quite a while (1/2 hour+) to get the goo off.

This was so easy I may do the front, the wheels, and the steering wheel.

Goo Gone works the best for removing the left over adheasive.

 

[decan9]

what's that big ugly white thing, with the numbers on it, doing hanging down below the grill? doesn't look good on the front of these cars!!!

 

[Qbedobedoo]

I replaced the flying H a few days ago.. it came off pretty easily, but the goo (glue residue) was a different story.. took me a good 15 mins to remove it all manually. Cleaned the area with alcohol, dried it good, then applied the Wing-emblem.

Result is amazing.!!!

 

[Mark_888]

I replaced the flying H a few days ago.. it came off pretty easily, but the goo (glue residue) was a different story.. took me a good 15 mins to remove it all manually. Cleaned the area with alcohol, dried it good, then applied the Wing-emblem.

Result is amazing.!!!

Next time try GooGone (but not the industrial strength version). Then clean the GooGone off with lots of soap and then then water. GooGone will also remove those pesky price stickers and product labels on stuff you buy.

 

[Qbedobedoo]

Cool.

It wasn't difficult to get off, there was just a lot of it.