They look great, and yes, "Turbo" only comes in chrome and has to be spray painted "satin" black. I am very happy with having changed the rear lettering from chrome to black. I did Plasti Dip black first, but as it is not permanent, bought the ones mentioned here.

 

@///Bruce , don't know if this is an image of what you're seeking, but go to post #19 on this thread to see how matte/flat black appears on my VG. (I tried to simply copy the image for this reply, but it came out w-a-a-a-y too large for the text box)
https://www.macanforum.com/forum/appearance-body/165052-de-badged-factory-2.html

 

....Anyone else see this and have any first hand experience here?

There are many earlier threads on the topic of black lettering. I know at the time I was looking for a gloss black Turbo badge, it was not available from Porsche. I got it instead from Bumperplugs.com......they can do any color you want.....so that's still an option even if Porsche is not.

https://www.macanforum.com/forum/appearance-body/150705-matte-black-porsche-emblem-anyone.html

https://www.macanforum.com/forum/appearance-body/76625-once-you-go-black-letters.html

https://www.macanforum.com/forum/appearance-body/97777-macan-liftgate-badge-logo-black.html

https://www.macanforum.com/forum/appearance-body/79210-matte-gloss-black-p-o-r-s-c-h-e-emblem.html

https://www.macanforum.com/forum/appearance-body/27713-black-badges.html

https://www.macanforum.com/forum/appearance-body/14177-blacked-out-rear-badges.html

 

My VG 2018 Turbo had oem gloss black lettering. Here is a link to the thread where I posted pics:

https://www.macanforum.com/forum/deliveries/164960-macan-turbo-2-a.html

 

Thanks SCS5. I've used custom painted Bumper Plugs before to cover drilled holes in my front bumper. I've also used iND with a very high-level of success. I wanted to make my 650 unique. So, I purchased a set of kidney grills and surrounds. You can see the end result in the sideways pic. I had them also paint the side reflectors imola red as well. GREAT paint work.

I'm getting an idea. BTW, I got a call back from a Porsche dealership (earlier post). Guy gave pricing for the letters. It was way more expensive than Suncoast Porsche.

I'll reach out to BP's and iND. I want to get this done but not for $500+.

 

That site is a little confusing, tough to tell which part no. is what. I saw all black “Porsche Macan Turbo” badges available on an aftermarket site somewhere, but didn’t bother saving the link because they were $500 ��

 

That site is a little confusing, tough to tell which part no. is what. I saw all black “Porsche Macan Turbo” badges available on an aftermarket site somewhere, but didn’t bother saving the link because they were $500 ��

I think you're thinking of bumper plugs which will do the logos in any color but they're $$$

 

I seem to recall that about a year ago, Porsche added an option for badging in gloss black. That option is reflected on the 2018 configurator, so it should be available from the dealership. However I also see that the current parts catalog on the USA website does not show a part number for gloss black badging yet. Not surprising as the published parts catalogs are typically out-of-date. I would think the guys at the dealership parts counter could look it up. Perhaps the only question then is price comparison to someplace like Bumperplugs, or what's available on eBay.

 

Here is the oem gloss black emblem:
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKUMACTTEMB.html

 

How difficult is it to remove the existing lettering before installing the new ?

 

Not difficult at all. Warm the lettering with a hair dryer; use dental floss to separate the glued-on lettering from the body panel; gently rub off the adhesive residue off with your finger; use some alcohol, or GooGone (wear rubber gloves), or light polishing compound for any remaining residue. That's it. The video below can help you visualize the steps.

 

Thanks....

SoCal... did you used to post on the Maserati Forum ?

I think I'll be debadging... at least the Macan S part
maybe the PORSCHE too....thinking

 

....SoCal... did you used to post on the Maserati Forum ?.....I think I'll be debadging... at least the Macan S part...maybe the PORSCHE too....

Have done some posting on Audi Forums, but not on a Maserati Forum.

You might want to leave the PORSCHE badging. The tailgate looks a bit empty with no badging.....but it's all personal preference.

 

Yes... I see what you mean

Thanks

 

Can anyone definitively state the letters in the word PORSCHE are the same size for every Porsche vehicle (911, Cayman, Cayenne, etc)? Also, the word TURBO (on the 911 Turbo for example). Is that word also the same size regardless of the Porsche vehicle?

I can almost piecemeal gloss black lettering for PORSHE and the word TURBO, but still no luck on the word MACAN in gloss black. Someone made a suggestion of buying the flat black MACAN and spray it with a gloss clearcoat.

 

Take a look: a set of 3 in 3 colors.

https://www.google.com/search?tbm=i......1....1..gws-wiz-img.DVJ6_JWu8es#imgdii=QdTISEFvEHTZhM:&imgrc=bD5BcbfKJl692M: