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WadeWilson · 08-22-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by "prima"Donna

Well, we are lucky to have the GM badges, then...

Might be "collector's items" someday...and we will be the fortunate ones to have them on OUR Camaros...

I really can't imagine why anyone wants to take them off, IMHO

...not trying to offend anyone that removes theirs....it's a matter of personal taste, but I am very proud of my GM badges...

It's not that I'm ashamed that it's a GM car. I'm just trying to do small things to make my car "unique" without going to extremes. I've also ordered the red SS badges from GM to place underneath the CAMARO on both sides.

tbyrne · 08-22-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by thenaz

Hey,

since talking about cleaning up the residue, what is the best wax to use on these new cars. I have been using McQuires Gold on my red 01 vette , but on my 2SS/RS 2010 it is all black with IO stripes with Gnd Effects so the excess that gets in the cracks dries white. Is there anything "new" that is especially good for black cars???

I've been using Zaino for years. I find it to be very easy to apply and take off plus no powdery residue.

JJB · 08-23-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by "prima"Donna

I really can't imagine why anyone wants to take them off, IMHO

...not trying to offend anyone that removes theirs....it's a matter of personal taste, but I am very proud of my GM badges...

They draw too much attention to themselves in a weird spot on the car, IMO, which detracts from the otherwise beautiful lines. If it were an Aveo or a Saturn or something, I'd probably not give a crap and leave 'em on.

Looks like I won't have to worry about it now though, and I won't have to feel guilty for removing something that would show it was one of the first 5th gens.

levi1922 · 08-23-2009, 12:16 AM

-1
i love love love the GM badge on all the Gm cars and trucks now.

zen · 08-23-2009, 12:30 PM

Is the name of the new company after bankruptcy actually "General Motors" or something else. I believe that it does have a different name.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-23-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by zen

Is the name of the new company after bankruptcy actually "General Motors" or something else. I believe that it does have a different name.

It went from General Motors Corporation to General Motors Company.

zen · 08-23-2009, 12:46 PM

Wasn't there yet another name during the Bankruptcy?

Vehicle Acquisition Holdings, LLC ("New GM") and another name,

The new company plans to issue an initial public offering (IPO) of stock in 2010.[14] The remaining pre-petition creditors claims are paid from assets of the" Motors Liquidation Company", the new name of the former General Motors Corporation.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-23-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by zen

Wasn't there yet another name during the Bankruptcy?

Vehicle Acquisition Holdings, LLC ("New GM") and another name,

The new company plans to issue an initial public offering (IPO) of stock in 2010.[14] The remaining pre-petition creditors claims are paid from assets of the" Motors Liquidation Company", the new name of the former General Motors Corporation.

That's the Old GM. New GM is General Motors Company.

Wikedwil · 08-23-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Stang_Killer

It's not that I'm ashamed that it's a GM car. I'm just trying to do small things to make my car "unique" without going to extremes. I've also ordered the red SS badges from GM to place underneath the CAMARO on both sides.

Removing the GM badges will not make you unique, lots of people are doing it. Also putting the SS emblems on is not unique. Try to come up with something original. Make it yours first.

*TAG UR IT* · 08-23-2009, 02:31 PM

Hair dryer and then dental floss. Then use bug and tar remover to get the goop off. That's how I do it.

Angelina · 08-23-2009, 03:15 PM

I took mine to a buddy that worked at GM, laid off now, and he just yanked em off

lol carefully! I didn't even need googone. I took them off the first day I had it. I am a proud GM car owner but honestly they looked out of place there. I kept them, but they won't go back on it.

bluman · 08-23-2009, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thenaz

Hey,

since talking about cleaning up the residue, what is the best wax to use on these new cars. I have been using McQuires Gold on my red 01 vette , but on my 2SS/RS 2010 it is all black with IO stripes with Gnd Effects so the excess that gets in the cracks dries white. Is there anything "new" that is especially good for black cars???

I use Meguiars NXT, does not leave any residue on stripes

and those GM badges are affectionately called 'chicklets'

LS3SSRS · 08-24-2009, 12:22 AM

i used some goo gone, and soaked the chicklets from the top. heated them with a heat gun, and fishing line pulled em off really easily. looks much cleaner IMO

zen · 08-25-2009, 12:11 PM

DETROIT (AP) - General Motors Co. will begin removing its "Mark of Excellence" logo from vehicles as the company places greater emphasis on its individual brands.
GM spokesman Terry Rhadigan said Tuesday the company would phase out the placement of the GM logo on its cars and trucks, leaving just the GMC, Chevrolet, Cadillac or Buick logos on the vehicles.

"We really want to elevate the prominence of our four core brands," he said. "It's really going to be an intense focus."

GM is discontinuing or selling its other four brands, Hummer, Saab, Pontiac and Saturn.

The final decision to remove the silver square logo was made earlier this month, although executives had mentioned the possibility of such a move months ago. The company found that consumers had a greater affinity for GM's individual brands than the corporate name.

"What we're seeing is the GM brand gets dinged big time in terms of considering a GM vehicle," said Mike DiGiovanni, GM's executive director of global market and industry analysis, during a monthly sales conference call in April. "But when you look at Chevrolet, Cadillac and our other brands, they haven't changed."

Rhadigan said removing the logo—which is generally placed on the lower section of the door panel—from some models will be more difficult than on others. On vehicles where a specific indentation is made in the sheet metal for the logo, phasing it out will take longer. On models such as the Camero or Equinox, removal is easier, and will begin immediately, Rhadigan said.

Taking the logos off the vehicle will save GM a "nominal" amount of money, Rhadigan said.

08-23-2009, 12:16 AM	#18
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	-1 i love love love the GM badge on all the Gm cars and trucks now. __________________

08-23-2009, 12:46 PM	#21
zen Drives: 2011 CTS CPE & 2010 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 337	Wasn't there yet another name during the Bankruptcy? Vehicle Acquisition Holdings, LLC ("New GM") and another name, The new company plans to issue an initial public offering (IPO) of stock in 2010.[14] The remaining pre-petition creditors claims are paid from assets of the" Motors Liquidation Company", the new name of the former General Motors Corporation. Last edited by zen; 08-23-2009 at 12:55 PM. Reason: found the name

08-23-2009, 03:15 PM	#25
Angelina . Drives: 2010 Camaro! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 413	I took mine to a buddy that worked at GM, laid off now, and he just yanked em off lol carefully! I didn't even need googone. I took them off the first day I had it. I am a proud GM car owner but honestly they looked out of place there. I kept them, but they won't go back on it. __________________ Proud Owner of 7 Chevys. Drives: 2SS RS, IOM, Auto, Sunroof Delivered: 5/15/09

08-24-2009, 12:22 AM	#27
LS3SSRS Drives: 2010 IBM SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 805	i used some goo gone, and soaked the chicklets from the top. heated them with a heat gun, and fishing line pulled em off really easily. looks much cleaner IMO __________________ sold 2010 2SS/RS, 6spd manual, imperial blue metallic w/black leather Blacked out tail/signal lights, 5% rear tint, 20% sides, Dynomax Bullet mufflers, Barton short throw shifter, Clear Image offroad downpipes

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zen Drives: 2011 CTS CPE & 2010 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 337	DETROIT (AP) - General Motors Co. will begin removing its "Mark of Excellence" logo from vehicles as the company places greater emphasis on its individual brands. GM spokesman Terry Rhadigan said Tuesday the company would phase out the placement of the GM logo on its cars and trucks, leaving just the GMC, Chevrolet, Cadillac or Buick logos on the vehicles. "We really want to elevate the prominence of our four core brands," he said. "It's really going to be an intense focus." GM is discontinuing or selling its other four brands, Hummer, Saab, Pontiac and Saturn. The final decision to remove the silver square logo was made earlier this month, although executives had mentioned the possibility of such a move months ago. The company found that consumers had a greater affinity for GM's individual brands than the corporate name. "What we're seeing is the GM brand gets dinged big time in terms of considering a GM vehicle," said Mike DiGiovanni, GM's executive director of global market and industry analysis, during a monthly sales conference call in April. "But when you look at Chevrolet, Cadillac and our other brands, they haven't changed." Rhadigan said removing the logo—which is generally placed on the lower section of the door panel—from some models will be more difficult than on others. On vehicles where a specific indentation is made in the sheet metal for the logo, phasing it out will take longer. On models such as the Camero or Equinox, removal is easier, and will begin immediately, Rhadigan said. Taking the logos off the vehicle will save GM a "nominal" amount of money, Rhadigan said.