Everything You Need To Know About Auto Grille Emblem

If you are one for customization, then your best bet for your mode of expression is a Custom Grille Emblem. Instead of wearing a badge that every car rolling out that factory bears, you can make yours unique by getting a grille emblem. Or you may be one that loves to wear the makers mark with honour then celebrate it by getting one that’s not shabby, worn out and dust-ridden by the elements, get one that is made of steel or aircraft-grade aluminum to show your love for your car and its manufacturer.

Grille emblems are found on the car’s grille on the front section of the car.

Grille emblems are what define a vehicle and are used to showcase the maker's mark or a unique identification for your car, so make sure you get one that speaks your language of love. They can be found in shiny chrome or matt powder coat and can be made of steel, stainless steel, aluminium or aircraft-grade aluminium. They can cover the entire length of the grille or be smaller than the OEM type.

The emblem on the grille can be damaged as it is in direct contact with oncoming air that brings rocks, dust and debris and since they are made of plastic they can break and give a shabby appearance to the front of the vehicle and hence getting a new emblem can enhance the look and value of the car.

The removal and refitment of the Grille Emblem requires just a little effort and these tools:

• Screwdrivers
• Ratchet
• Socket Set
• Utility Knives
• Heat Gun
• Clip tools
• Plastic Scraper
• Gloves

If you know which car parts brand suits the best for your Grille Emblem, then it would save a lot of your decision-making time. What we believe is that picking a particular brand would always be helpful in reducing the clutter, and at the same time would make it easier for the customers to find what they are actually looking for. That’s why we have listed out some top brands for Grille Emblem below as follows: -

To customize the look of your car or truck by adding a decorative yet protective layer to the body parts that are vulnerable to damage and enhance their appearance, consider other such Chrome Trim parts:

• Headlight Bezel
• Taillight Bezels
• Door Sill Protector
• Car Door Handles
• Fuel Door
• Vehicle Window Trim
• Side-View Mirror Covers
• Car Emblem
• Tailgate Handles
• Car Door Trim
• Body Panel Trim
• Body Side Moulding

Due to grille emblems location, they are prone to a lot of wear and tear and can get tattered after long and getting a replacement can add a fresh new look to the front end of the car. They are easy to replace and cost about 50 to 100$.

There are two ways to install grille emblems onto the vehicle and depending on the vehicle make and model, the procedure will vary. This guide will show you how to remove the old emblem on your car and install new ones:

• For Stuck-On Emblems - Use a plastic scraper and insert it between the grille and the emblem and gently scrape off the emblem from the tape underneath. This will require a little persistence but should come right off. Alternatively, you can use a heat gun or a hairdryer to heat the surface of the emblem which will warm up the glue and help reduce the effort required to remove it.
• Once the emblem is off and if the tape is still adhered to the surface of the grille use a plastic scraper to remove all the gunk before installing the new emblem.
• Now use 3M double-sided tape and stick the emblem in its location. Apply a little pressure to make sure the adhesion is strong.
• For Emblems with Tabs - These need to be removed from the back of the grill end accessing it requires you to remove the bumper or you could access it from the hood.
• Pop the hood and remove the radiator cover using a clip tool to unlatch all the clips holding it.
• If you have direct access to the back of the grille then skip this step, otherwise, remove the hood latch using a ratchet and the appropriate socket for better access.
• Now using pliers or a plastic pry tool remove the tabs that hold the emblem from the back, avoiding scratching the grille. Save the retaining tabs or clips to use with the new emblem.
• Now place the new emblem in place and install the tabs or clips. Make sure the emblem is held on securely.
• Reinstall all other parts and the installation of the grille emblem is complete.