Moto

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/4398/MissingTTEmblem.jpg"></center><p>Somebody stole my TT valve stem caps then used a knife to pry the TT emblem off the rear bumper cover. The paint where the emblem was is totally peeled up and there are numerous deep scratches where the knife bit into the paint. My car was in a parking garage in downtown West Palm Beach when it happened between 9:30AM and 10AM this morning. Judging by the size of the finger prints, I'd have to speculate that it was done by kids.

I know others on the forum have had this happen to them. I was wondering what other victims have done to repair this: repainted the damaged area or replaced the entire cover. I received an estimated of $996 to replace the rear bumper cover, which is probably what I'll end up doing because I don't want any reminders of this incident. I'll see what my insurance company (Nationwide) is willing to pay tomorrow.

One thing is for certain though: I'm not going to put the TT or Quattro emblem back on my car.

It's a cruel world we live in.

-dan

Bahookie

I really admire your low-key attitude to this outrage. I'd be postal.

Alf Garnett

So sad to see examples of this....Hope it gets repaired speedily....
Marcus

AugusTT

Any good fingerprints? Wondering if maybe the kids that did it have a record on file. I hate to see someone get away with this.

Moto

I was livid this morning, I assure you.

Moto

they won't dust if on the outside of the vehicle.

Hank

Sorry to hear/see that. Exactly why I de-badged my TT. I took off the TT, rings, and quattro badges.

Bahookie

did the ring thing. I've had valve stem covers ripped off before, but....Keep yer hons aff ma paintwurk !!

Grrrr

Hank

Yes, actually the TT and quattro badges were really easy to get off w/ the dental floss.

Bahookie

How sad that we even have to consider doing it :-( But an ounce of prevention....