What do you think about the KDM hood ornament on the Equus?

[Grit]

Thanks for the removal info Knight_iii. I checked with Hyundai parts and they said I could not order the flat hood ornament seal by itself, and I don't want to spend $50.00 every time I swap the "flying horse" for the flat badge. Now I'm curious as to what you use for a seal to protect the paint as well as prevent leakage when you swap them back and forth?

 

[knight_iii]

Thanks for the removal info Knight_iii. I checked with Hyundai parts and they said I could not order the flat hood ornament seal by itself, and I don't want to spend $50.00 every time I swap the "flying horse" for the flat badge. Now I'm curious as to what you use for a seal to protect the paint as well as prevent leakage when you swap them back and forth?

First I removed the adhesive pad from the original flat ornament to allow me to install and remove it in seconds without it being sticky. I used some simple thin weather stripping on the underside of the flat emblem and cut it to fit around the edges. I am sure you can even find a rubber gasket and just cut to fit. To be honest, I rarely swap them unless I'm in a area where there is a good chance of someone trying to steal it. I rarely am in those locations anyway.

I will try to get around to posting some pics, I just have the next couple weeks booked solid of things I need to do....

 

[Grit]

First I removed the adhesive pad from the original flat ornament to allow me to install and remove it in seconds without it being sticky. I used some simple thin weather stripping on the underside of the flat emblem and cut it to fit around the edges. I am sure you can even find a rubber gasket and just cut to fit. To be honest, I rarely swap them unless I'm in a area where there is a good chance of someone trying to steal it. I rarely am in those locations anyway.

I will try to get around to posting some pics, I just have the next couple weeks booked solid of things I need to do....

Appreciate the information. I won't remove the Flat original until I've found something to use as a gasket.

 

[bmason9448]

I am thinking to replace the Equus hood flat emblem with the KDM frying eagle hood ornament. What do you guys think? Is it too much for a Hyundai?

It shouldn't be. you should see the hood ornament on my 09 Genny! I have yet to get a bad review. I can't go 3 blocks without someone trying to flag me down to ask about the car or the hood ornament (most think it came with it)!