'07 Escalade Emblem Missing RED parts!

Escapade · #1 (**permalink**) 02-03-09, 05:39 AM

Hello All,

First Post- First Caddy Owner- Overseas owner at that so limited access to accessories and all....

Anyway after I paid for and signed everything I noticed the red parts from the emblem are missing. Car is in excellent condition and car-proofed with no accidents at all. I noticed the missing red part while the car was being delivered to the Shipping agent and I had to fly back home so took the chance and just had it shipped AS-IS. Now am wondering is it possible to open the glass covering part and JUST remove the red parts? And if so, how do I open the plastic glass lid to change the emblem. Funny it's missing from the front and back too! ANY HELP WOULD BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED.

Escapade · #2 (**permalink**) 02-04-09, 04:38 AM

44 views .... hoping to get some help here

..... Cheers

RidingDirty · #3 (**permalink**) 02-04-09, 09:11 AM

well maybe becasue we have no idea what you are talking about? I dont have anything red on my escalade? explain??

**Rolex** · #4 (**permalink**) 02-04-09, 09:13 AM

Post a pic of what you're talking about. The emblem on my 03 had a similar issue to yours (I think) and I had mine replaced under warranty. It seems unlikely one could 'open' the emblem to remove any parts without ruining it all together.

RidingDirty · #5 (**permalink**) 02-04-09, 09:23 AM

yea a 03 maybe but he said it was a 07 and I have one and there is no red parts to a emblem, and no plastic cover to open so I dont know what he is talking about.

TSS · #6 (**permalink**) 02-04-09, 10:09 AM

Lets get this straight. The emblem at the upper left of THIS post near "TSS". Are those the "red" things you are talking about within the emblem?

I can't imagine taking them out either. Is it possible they just faded? I had to have my rear emblem replaced because of some discoloration on the very edges. But there was no doubt what the colors were. Also, who cares? I might actually like a version without red, who knows.

Post a pic as requested and maybe we will have more insight.

urbanski · #7 (**permalink**) 02-04-09, 11:08 AM

**hcvone** · #8 (**permalink**) 02-04-09, 11:58 AM

Both front and rear emblems are missing the 4 areas of red?

bodisnatcher · #9 (**permalink**) 02-04-09, 12:36 PM

There's a couple of "new" 07's still at my local dealership that I was checking out the other day. I noticed that the red was faded out in the front emblems. I think it must have been from sitting outside in the sun for so long.

Dewayne

**hcvone** · #10 (**permalink**) 02-04-09, 01:38 PM

That must be some sun, my older Escalade is almost 3 years old and the emblems look new. Could be a acid rain issue maybe causing the problem

Escapade · #11 (**permalink**) 02-04-09, 03:30 PM

Thanks for the many positive responses..... you would say one would pay more attention before putting down this much cash for a lux-suv..... it was only that I paid so much attention to the very important factors that I overlooked that and only saw it @ the Shipping Agent's lot..... it will be here in a month or so.... and will take pics for sure once it gets here..... like I can wait anyway.....

RidingD- You do have a red thing on your Escalade, if you know what an Emblem is. And it's a tad rude to say WE when YOU don't understand.

Escapade · #12 (**permalink**) 02-04-09, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bodisnatcher

There's a couple of "new" 07's still at my local dealership that I was checking out the other day. I noticed that the red was faded out in the front emblems. I think it must have been from sitting outside in the sun for so long.

Dewayne

Dewayne, did you get to feel it as well- did you notice the plastic/glass covering on it? I doubt if these things actually FADE away.... and if they did, mine is completely gone, if am not mistaken I think I saw the glue it peeled off from... had a real quick glance at it, so I could be wrong on what I have seen except for the RED missing - for SURE.

bodisnatcher · #13 (**permalink**) 02-04-09, 08:06 PM

They're not red inserts that fell out. It's more like the colors are painted on and a solid clear piece is over the whole thing. If any of you ever owned a Pontiac here in the south that stayed parked outside, the red emblem would fade out after a few years. I remember reading somewhere that it is the red pigment that is weak and likely to fade while the other colors seem to last longer.

Dewayne

RidingDirty · #14 (**permalink**) 02-04-09, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Escapade

Thanks for the many positive responses..... you would say one would pay more attention before putting down this much cash for a lux-suv..... it was only that I paid so much attention to the very important factors that I overlooked that and only saw it @ the Shipping Agent's lot..... it will be here in a month or so.... and will take pics for sure once it gets here..... like I can wait anyway.....

RidingD- You do have a red thing on your Escalade, if you know what an Emblem is. And it's a tad rude to say WE when YOU don't understand.

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maybe if you said the front grill I or we would have known. Wasn't being rude just didnt have a idea of what you where saying. maybe I am just to dumb to know what your thinking.

Escapade · #15 (**permalink**) 02-05-09, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bodisnatcher

They're not red inserts that fell out. It's more like the colors are painted on and a solid clear piece is over the whole thing. If any of you ever owned a Pontiac here in the south that stayed parked outside, the red emblem would fade out after a few years. I remember reading somewhere that it is the red pigment that is weak and likely to fade while the other colors seem to last longer.

Dewayne

THANKS!! Will wait and see and update!