Cadillac Badge Customization

This video discusses methods and techniques to customizing your rear badges on your late model Cadillac, generally 2014-2019. I cover, debadging, vinyl, sprayable wrap, and paint. Be sure to comment "I want the badges" for a chance to win a custom CTS badge setup!
Skip to the part that interests you:
1:11 - Suggested Tools
2:56 - Removing Badges
8:13 - Crest Vinyl Wrap
9:42 - Badge Insert Color Change
14:51 - Sprayable Wrap
17:05 - Painting Badges
20:11 - Reassembly
23:49 - Replacing Badges
For front badge removal on 2015+ it can be removed with a plastic trim tool if you are careful. There are 3 tabs across the top, one on each side, plus an alignment pin on each side, then 2 tabs on the bottom. Badge comes apart like the rear.
Part numbers for 2015+ CTS badges:
Rear Crest: 23236084
CTS: 23469727
VSport: 23446668
Purchase badges from these sources:
Send a message to: www.404parts.com
...or visit www.thatgmpartsguy.com
Great source for vinyl and wrap supplies: www.metrorestyling.com
Check out CK Wraps channel for lots of wrap how-to's: / mrspydergt
If you are interested in buying any of the tools or products shown in this video, please use the affiliate links below. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases and this really helps the channel grow.
The Carbon Fiber wrap on my rear appliqué, Vvivid Black Carbon Fiber Tech Art is the most realistic carbon fiber wrap I've found: amzn.to/2RfRy1r
Duplicolor Shadow Chrome: amzn.to/2RDP38h
Duplicolor Custom Wrap: amzn.to/2urxvEw
3M Automotive Adhesive: amzn.to/38ti512
Mod at your own risk! Modding has the risk of warranty denial, shorter lifespan of parts, and other consequences unknown with new products. I can’t be responsible for your modding choices.
All music licensed through StoryBlocks Audio www.storyblocks.com

[@johnnascarjrk6076]

Your session was very informative. Enjoyed the commentaries about the different types of paint and encouraging people to do the process customizing their cadillacs.. I would really like the badges for my xt5 . They would look great with the powder coated black wheels. Thanks again for your time on showing us your craftsmanship.....

[@JetFuelOnly]

Thanks!

[@alilasvegas]

I wanted to Thank You for this awesome channel. I am a first time owner who has appreciated and followed Cadillac from a young age. I am a disabled Vet on a set income so the videos you present have made it possible for someone like myself to save money on maintenance as well as learning some 'hacks' on my 2013 Cadillac ATS premium trim 3.6 L rwd and 2nd owner under 50,000 to enjoy your Videos. BTW the Jet Fuel name caught my attention since I was an in shop Airman on the J-79 Phantom engines then the F-16 engines at Homestead AFB 31 CRS. Thanks!😷🤙

[@JetFuelOnly]

Thanks for watching and thank you for your service!

[@drewbienewbie03xx81]

DV here as well, hope you are well brother. I fell in love with cadillacs when I was a small boy and my Italian grandpa would drive me around to all his "pickups" around Buffalo and Rochester. Ik he was more than likely involved in a family style activity but he was the kindest person to his family and loved us all being at his house. He passed during covid and I wasn't allowed to go to his funeral. It killed me not being allowed to go. So once I got my CTS4 I put his obituary card with his picture in my front windshield facing out. Now my grandpa rides around in my tuned Caddy! He would have absolutely loved it in person, he never got to experience a caddy without a couch in the front that can handle and scoot! 😂 Semper fi brother and may you have peace in your mind and no pain in your body.

[@JetFuelOnly]

Thanks for your support and comments guys! We exceeded 400 subscribers and I'm so thankful! I put names in a hat and the winner of the badges is Crypto Ninja!

[@James-iu1pc]

The 3M wheel works really well, definitely worth it for removing adhesives. I used one to remove the adhesive tape from a spoiler I had on my car and it came off real easy and didn't ruin the paint

[@alk3myst]

Just make sure the paint is clean :) or the drill will turn it into a buffer and not a good one.

[@IronSoldier2010]

I have a 2014 CTS 4 V 2.0T I've been wanting to do something with my badges and chrome trim. I found your channel and is giving me great ideas. I could use some of those new badges. Thanks for your dedication.

[@pharaoh4698]

Where’d you end up buying your badges?

[@drewbienewbie03xx81]

12:00 had me freaking out trying to find my cat. 😅😂😂😂

[@cryptoninja3245]

Perfect timing, been thinking about blackening my badges..I want the badges!!!...

[@JetFuelOnly]

Congrats! Send me an email to [e-mail] and we can make a plan for you badges!

[@Museville1]

The Gray & Black Badges would look Just Perfect on my Radiant Silver Metallic ATS 🙏 I WANT THE BADGES

[@jonwayne6356]

I mean I'm sort of discovering this late but.... I want the badges. Just discovered your channel while looking at some DIYs for my CTS. I love the clear instructions, visual guides and added 'just to knows' in your videos. Also, it's crazy amazing that you add the links to parts or suggest where to find them. Huge plus that your car is a direct reflection of what I'm looking at on mine (minus that V feature 🥲). I really hope this channel gets more discovery!!

[@JetFuelOnly]

Thanks Jon! Welcome to the channel.

[@Induced-Chaos]

Do a video doing the front badge.

[@eagleeye2163]

Nice tip on the tape for the badges. So you don't have to eyeball it. Thanks. I have a 15 as well.

[@greybeard513]

Great video! I would never do this to my Cadillac because I'm chicken sh*t lol, but it's nice to see brave people customize there car. I'm taking mines to a professional shop

[@damuthrl]

Another great video Danial! Don't forget to swap plates back ha ha ha ha!!! I want the badges!

[@Museville1]

I WANT THE BADGES! 😫 ATS of Course

[@calikeepsitlit]

Great video as always! I want the badges!

[@thomaskampfrath7331]

sweet vid again. I want the badges too ;) good luck for your channel, looking forward to many more videos to come.

[@chadrainville3482]

Love the video!!! Awesome job. I just bought a 2020 ct5 white and want to mimic the new Cadillac black and white logo. I would love the badges!!!!!!

[@willweinstein6761]

Hey. Since your the only quality KZbinr that does Cadillac mods and has really good videos for Cadillacs do you think you could try to figure out or find a way to upgrade the onstar for vehicles that have a 2g network. I just bought a platinum edition 2013 Cadillac xts and one of the main reasons why I purchased it is because it was advertised as having remote start access from your phone but since it uses 2g and is on Verizon networks, Gm is making the brilliant move of disconnecting any vehicle from having remote access that is using the 2g network on December 28th this year (2022). I was beyond disappointed and frustrated because I live in Wisconsin where a remote start is essential. Please please please make a video about this I’m subscribed and have shared a lot of your videos on Cadillacs to a lot of my friends and it would mean the world to me if you could find a solution like you did for the cue system here. Thank you

[@JetFuelOnly]

Thank you Will. You will still have remote start from the key fob if that’s any consolation. Alpha Mods is working on a 3G retrofit. Not sure if they will be able to make it happen but if it does I’ll be sure to post about it on the channel.

[@willweinstein6761]

@@JetFuelOnly Thank you for your reply ! I look forward to seeing your video if that works!

[@jeremymatthews2709]

I wish I had the ability to do this kind of stuff. I lack the patiences and the steady hands.

[@andrewhb531]

May be getting a CT6 TT tomorrow. If so it's customization time!

[@300fattz]

Test drove the TT..settled on the 3.6. Was a lil skeptical on Cadillac and TT's.

[@VViViDVINYLS]

KZbin needs more videos like this, Great job!

[@JordanBlue1]

I definitely like the sprayed one better. I am going to do that with mine.

[@frankspencer6917]

I love Cadillac I want that yellow,black,blue and red badge

[@chrisrichichi3997]

I want the badges. Great job! Super helpful

[@sonnyec]

I still want some badges ,😉 sweet work.

[@michaelweber6130]

I WANT THE BADGES!

[@gregaguilar2310]

I want the badges the next time you have a drawing!

[@journeymenautodetail8205]

Your videos are awesome bro!

[@mustangelite]

THANK YOU for taking the time and posting this! Any tips for making the crests colored pieces more Jewel like, like blue topaz jewel, and shiny ruby red, and the shimmering gold.....I don't know what crafting type of trimmable jewel like plastic pieces/sheets, or does anyone make a jewel like vinyl, I just HATE how dull the stock colored plastic crest pieces are. The newer smaller front fender crests are very jewel like and made of metal w/enamel and they just POP......Thanks again!

[@JetFuelOnly]

Scroll through the Cadillac badges at www.rebadgedesign.com. They do some 3D decals that look great

[@michaelbyrd5573]

Not sure how the solvents would behave around the clear coat? I think alcohol is fine tho. Ive used a rubber wheel (Amazon) and had really good results. Heat gun from safe distance, fishing line and rubber wheel. Awesome video. Looking for this new super car of yours too.

[@chauhanrs223]

Really inspired bro ....thanks for this. Can u plz tell me, where from we can get these original badges by walk in 'to customoze at home??

[@JetFuelOnly]

You can order badges from 404parts.com and other Gm wholesalers. Also Savagecadillac.com had black badges available

[@masonwilliams7699]

I want the badges!!

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

I got those Greyish/Silver ones on my XT5. I'm going to paint them to match the Emblem Colours on the Steering Wheel.

[@JetFuelOnly]

I haven’t been in the XT5 for years but I think the door trim is part of the panel. Not sure it’s removable.

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

@@JetFuelOnly I am referring to the Ones on the Fenders, just forward of the Doors.

[@JetFuelOnly]

Oh I’m sorry I didn’t look closely enough at which video this comment was on. Good idea for a little change on those emblems. But since they are one piece you may need to hand paint them?

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

@@JetFuelOnly I fully expected to hand paint them, with quite fine Brushes.

[@LscVip]

I'm trying to find a 7 1/2" black front grille Badge with colored center but I can't find it anywhere, it's measures from tip to tip let to right.

[@vg6024]

Awesome video broh🔥, thank you & greatful!!!

[@calikeepsitlit]

Which carbon fiber wrap do you use for your appliqué? Looks like 7D?

[@JetFuelOnly]

Vvivvid tech art gloss carbon fiber

[@cedriccrenshaw9039]

I WANT THE BADGES!!!!

[@snowboarddan5899]

I want the badges for my 2014 ATS

[@tjsworld2338]

How do you remove the badge on the front on a Cadillac ATS?

[@JetFuelOnly]

You may be able to carefully pry it off. If it’s like the CTS it is just clipped in. But there’s always risk of breaking tabs. I know it’s possible though. Safest way is pull the bumper.

[@starwarsworlds5896]

well done! love it!

[@TheEdub.]

As always, you gave us an amazing, informative video. If you ever want to do a Sears Point video with another "Trifecta tuned" V-sport, let me know. I would love to pick your brain as well as share a bbq hamburburger while we wait...:)

[@JetFuelOnly]

TheEdub I’m down! You mean road racing or drag racing? I plan to hit the drag strip on 16th!

[@christopherbaez2752]

Just stumbled upon this video and thinking of doing this myself. I see that you painted the frame, but what did/how did you get the underlying emblems a different color? Did you use that from the official cadillac monochrome badge?

[@JetFuelOnly]

Maybe you missed it in the video? Vinyl

[@givingmyalltolife686]

Pretty fine detail work! Curious to know how well the painted shadow chrome held up over time?

[@JetFuelOnly]

Still holding well with the 2k clear (make sure you watch Shadow Chrome 2) One emblem had a crack in the clear and a fingernail size piece chipped off for some reason but the other emblems are holding well

[@victoralcantara631]

I removed my trunk emblem. How do i seperate the two pieces? The chrome/colored rectangles. Is it just glued together?

[@Crock72]

Great info for Cadillacs.. Once the badge is off how did you separate the badge to get to the colors behind it

[@JetFuelOnly]

Press on the colors. They are plastic welded to the chrome but. Comes apart easily or will on its own during removal

[@Crock72]

@Jet Fuel Only Cool..thanks I hope it is as easy as it sounds. It seems pretty solid on there

[@johnpfw]

Video sponsored by 3M (hey 3M - send him stuff!)

[@eagleeye2163]

I want the badges... Lol just saw that

[@lb5121]

Use fishing line to remove the emblems

[@CarlosDiaz-ce7kd]

i like it.i want a the badges

[@ceosomeday]

Hey Daniel, any advice on removing the V badge/block on the side of the 2016-2019 CTS-V (the V badge that sits on top of the side fender vent)? I have some gloss black painted ones and I am wondering how hard it is to take the OEM badges off without wrecking something. Trim tool? Just pop out with force? Thank you in advance!

[@thomashemmy925]

Thanks for the vid!

[@JustinShoemakeFONTAINE]

I want the badges! I need the badges!

[@TheEdub.]

Hi Daniel...always love your informative videos. I just got the black badges with colored flag from Savage Cadillac, which look amazing. Is there an easy way to get the front grille badge off or do I need to disassemble things to get access to the back of the grille? I don't mind if I have to break the clips.

[@JetFuelOnly]

If careful you won’t break clips. You will need a very thing trim tool or credit card. There are 3 on top, two on bottom and one each side

[@davidpar2]

I wish they’d bring the ‘V’ back

[@JordanBlue1]

Best part at 12:00

[@JordanBlue1]

And 12:20

[@danephillips857]

Hey man I have a question, I have a Cadillac ATS V, my large Cadillac badge is on the grill of my ats v and not on my trunk. Will it come off the grill just like here? And also go back on the same way? I’m just worried because there is much less surface area. Thanks for you help!

[@JetFuelOnly]

Dane Phillips nah you will most likely have to remove the whole bumper.

[@alsjeep]

Any idea how I can purchase a illuminated Crest?

[@kylemckay257]

I want the badges!

[@deannacampillo798]

Do you have a wrap or paint job on your car? I like the sparkle.

[@JetFuelOnly]

Original Phantom gray metallic from Cadillac

[@joerivello4948]

Can spray the inlays with Duplicolor Customwrap?

[@JetFuelOnly]

For sure!

[@MMans0311]

I want the badges

[@rogerwood2807]

Hi. can I install a 3erd brake light flasher on a CTS 2005???

[@JetFuelOnly]

Probably but not sure of the details. It’s a very simple device.

[@unforgiven101inc]

great video I need a badge like your trunk badge or can I get one...

[@JetFuelOnly]

Mine is custom by me. You can easy pop off the chrome part and paint it how you like. Need vinyl for the color parts. If you just want all black check with Savage Cadillac

[@w41duvernay]

HOW about chroming the badges?

[@JetFuelOnly]

Like the colored parts?

[@smokeoneentertainment4874]

Hey, Bruh. I need my badges customized with purple and grey.. ..!!

[@JetFuelOnly]

Pull them off like I showed you in the video and do it! You can probably get away with ordering sample vinyl from metrorestyling.com. Pick the colors you want and apply. A wrap shop would probably do it for $50

[@Blambo36]

Can anyone tell me how to get my pixel 8 to connect to the bluetooth on an 18 cts cue system?

[@JetFuelOnly]

Owners manuals are free to access. Here’s a link to the CUE system. Page 58 is what you need. As for finding Bluetooth settings in your pixel it should be easy to find under the settings app or plenty of KZbin videos showing how to get there on most android based phones. www.cadillac.com/bypass/pcf/gma-content-api/resources/sites/GMA/content/staging/MANUALS/4000/MA4289/en_US/7.0/19_CAD_Next_Gen_IM_en_US_U_23270627B_2018AUG28_2P.pdf

[@tnmfinc2960]

How do you separate the badges exactly? I got mine off all in one piece

[@JetFuelOnly]

Push them through, pry at them. They are plastic welded at small points so its easy to break those points. If you have trouble, heat up the tip of a phillips screw driver and melt them.

[@JetFuelOnly]

Actually, first try to use a razor blade to cut the heads off the plastic weld points. That should make them weak enough to push out

[@alphawolf7983]

i want the BADGES

[@alsjeep]

Can you illuminate a Cadillac Crest?

[@JetFuelOnly]

You know I’ve never seen it done. However I can definitely imagine it getting done. Pull the color insert out and set up some lighting behind. Maybe use the adaptive cruise emblem. Not sure it has any light transparency but it might.

[@bha5475]

How do you remove the front badge?

[@JetFuelOnly]

Use a thin card like your drivers license to release the clips behind the chrome. 6 or 7. Be careful.

[@bha5475]

@@JetFuelOnly thanks

[@cedrickbrown7875]

I want those pages please I like what you did that is sweet

[@pharaoh4698]

Can anyone tell me where to find these badges ? Upgrading the grill on my 2014 v sport

[@pharaoh4698]

I found the trunk one with the part number you listed in the beginning of the video, but I wanna make sure I get the right grille part

[@JetFuelOnly]

Any gmparts wholesaler such as gmpartsdirect.com. Sometimes the pictures show the old badge but if you select the correct year, 2015, or later, you will get the newer badge.

[@JetFuelOnly]

@pharaoh4698 have you seen my grill replacement video? Part numbers are in the description. Grill Upgrade! | 2014-2019 CTS Grill Swap How-To kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3W8lHxnmaaMiac

[@pharaoh4698]

@@JetFuelOnly thank you so much! Gonna watch this video right now

[@johnwalker3096]

Ive seen a couple videos anyone know what wheels are on the cts vsport

[@JetFuelOnly]

19” Rohana RFX2

[@jamesmckinneyiii3624]

I WOULD LIKE SOME BADGES

[@jonwatson2481]

i want to de bag mine too and cudtomize mine.

[@jonwatson2481]

i want the badeges 2009 cts

[@jesseparis9754]

Can I please get a custom badge

[@MustangEd1ts]

TAKE THE V BADGES OFF YOUR CAR IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CTS-V, it looks ridiculous.....The back Cadillac badge looks nice though!

[@JetFuelOnly]

The badges on my car are VSport badges. Different than V badges and totally factory.

[@MustangEd1ts]

@@JetFuelOnly I was saying in general, your car looks sweet! Just saying, to the people that DON'T have a CTS-V or V-Sport..... Nice video nonetheless! Also, going to try your CUE 2.5 upgrade, do you enjoy it?

[@JetFuelOnly]

@MustangEd1ts oh ok! Agreed. Sorry I still remember the day I was outside and someone drove by saying “that’s not a f***in V” only because they’re didn’t know the difference. Lol.

[@paulcondie2520]

Where do you live? I'd like to send you my ats n let you give it a makeover! Lol. I'm in south central pa

[@JetFuelOnly]

Far from you unfortunately. I’m in California

[@paulcondie2520]

@@JetFuelOnly lmao, oh well!

[@brewhaha99th]

I missed the badges 😭....🤣

[@LorenzoBlanco]

Fuck all that. I just took my cts badges off spray painted them black then after sanded them with 0000 steel wool and they came out great and i't took only about 1 hr

[@masonwilliams1810]

Message me! I would like you to customize my Cadillac logo!

[@JetFuelOnly]

Mason Williams I’m not currently customizing badges for others but you should check www.savagedesignindustries.com as they have some cool black badges

[@Allllday]

@@JetFuelOnly link doesn't seem to be working

[@Cblizy]

A very sad v1 owner now

[@darrenvath4532]

U ain't liein he Is a pretty cool cat, i have a dog but I'm an every animal person not one or the other I've met dogs and cats that have been awesome and dicks of the like. But my dog is the coolest of them all. So r your hands as hammered as mine!? I feel like I have small cuts on every finger. Thinking my skin with somehow hold up to pressing a razor against it. BTW u must have had some amazing quality wrap how tf or even why did the idea come up that wrapping something some small would work!? But somehow u made it look decent the adhesive had to be great I've never had luck with smaced under a quarter inch. Always scraped the project because of it

[@williambrown1172]

When you took the two badge pieces apart did you use heat? Or how did you do it? Thanks.

[@JetFuelOnly]

No they just came apart with gentle prying. The glue/plastic hot weld is pretty weak

[@williambrown1172]

@@JetFuelOnly Thanks - didn't want to try without checking. Some connections are stronger than they appear to be! 😁

[@austinhart6555]

I want the badges!

[@Weber1987]

is therea way to do this on a 07 dts?

[@JetFuelOnly]

Im sorry I don’t know.

[@jamoore3192]

I want the badges

[@johnnoordover5783]

I want the badges

[@JetFuelOnly]

Thank you John but they are gone!

[@Eqboro]

I want the badges

[@JetFuelOnly]

Too late but thanks for watching! Check out Savage Cadillac for blackout badges