^not a problem, shadowing occurs due to the area under the emblem not having been exposed to the outdoor elements like the rest of the paint which leaves behind a 'shadow' where the old emblem was, so u would technically still be able to see an outline of the S until u spend a good bit of time cleaning and a bit of polish at times to blend in the difference in paint.

 

I see now. So in my case, I don't really have to worry about the shadowing if I'm replacing the emblem correct?

 

^yup!

 

Whats makes your car an S model?

 

^sports tuned suspension, bigger 1 piston brakes, sports 'bodykit', sport seats, 18" wheels and such...

 

^^ don't forget the limited slip diff

When I got my car, I couldn't wait to take that S off of it. To me, it just seemed a sure fire way to advertise to LEO's that you chose the hot-shot car, thereby biasing their regard of you when deciding to ticket you or not. I know she a Sport, I don't have to advertise it.

 

^ yup that S is an eye catcher on the darker colors for sure! and yes limited slip was a big one i missed!

 

^^ So do you think that Corolla S drivers should worry about Leo too?
It's a little annoying when I see them, they have almost the exact same S

 

Here is the image of the S. It's really not that bad - but since it's new to me I just would like it looking good.

http://flic.kr/p/bQUcoP

 

^ cant see it, it says that the photo has been removed

 

Try again - sorry about that.

 

^ yup working now. and i can see why you want to replace it, though its only chipped a little that does not look good

 

I also had a red peeling S. What I ended up doing is blacking out all my rear emblems with plastidip (removable rubber spray-$6 and 30 mins of work).

Looks pretty good, better than a flaky red S. I also didn't like how the S stuck out so much, but now it's there and doesn't scream at everyone. Best part is... Comes off really easily but somehow sticks on. I've washed my car several times and no problem.

I had a metal badge from the dealer on my car when I first got it. I sprayed bug and tar remover and it came off no problem. Just make sure to clean up.

 

That's a unique idea. I'll keep that in mind. Right now I'm think of just removing it.