Telluride Lettering Install

[Bpille]

For those interested, the following is a link to a video that was just posted to YouTube regarding how to install the VIP Telluride Lettering on your 2023 or 2024 Vehicles.

 

[Bilt.K5]

This is exactly what I did. Easy and looks amazing!

 

[Bpille]

This is exactly what I did. Easy and looks amazing!

So you didn’t have any issues with getting the letters aligned and centered? It looks easy enough. It’s just nerve racking when messing with my baby, haha.

 

[TellmeyourWHAT?]

Like they said .... EASY PEASY

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[Bilt.K5]

So you didn’t have any issues with getting the letters aligned and centered? It looks easy enough. It’s just nerve racking when messing with my baby, haha.

My first go around I purchased Vinyl decals. My mistake. Because they are essentially stickers and so once they get attached, are impossible to move. So I lifted one of the decals to adjust it and that’s when the sticker stretched and tore in my attempts to address a gap I had. The trick is to ensure you are getting a superior decal with Air Release Technology. Much easier to put on and adjust. GL

 

[Bocatrip]

Looks fairly easy. How do these letters hold up with washing, sun, etc? What are they made of? I'll assume you'll need to make sure all the wax is off the surface and it is super clean, just as installing a clear bra. Where can the kit be purchased and I'll assume black is available for a white car? Thanks. Sorry, I see VIP Auto Accessories.

 

[Bpille]

My first go around I purchased Vinyl decals. My mistake. Because they are essentially stickers and so once they get attached, are impossible to move. So I lifted one of the decals to adjust it and that’s when the sticker stretched and tore in my attempts to address a gap I had. The trick is to ensure you are getting a superior decal with Air Release Technology. Much easier to put on and adjust. GL

So did you go with the matching 2023+ font lettering or the different 2020-2022 Nightfall lettering? I love the look of the nightfall font on the front, but don’t know if it would bother me if the front and rear don’t match up.

 

[TellmeyourWHAT?]

So did you go with the matching 2023+ font lettering or the different 2020-2022 Nightfall lettering? I love the look of the nightfall font on the front, but don’t know if it would bother me if the front and rear don’t match up.

The front and rear are NOT supposed to match up. On the front, use this template/lettering

Nightfall Black Lettering Emblems for your 2020-2022 Kia Telluride

These TELLURIDE letters come pre-installed with automotive grade 3M double sided tape applied to the rear. A foam “template” is included to help align the letters on the front and/or rear of your Telluride. They can be had as a single set, or for both the front and rear of your SUV.

kdmwarehouse.com

You can also get it in chrome

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[Bpille]

I am just wondering if the different lettering would look off or not. Did the 2022 Tellurides not have matching lettering in the front and rear?

 

[Bilt.K5]

I am just wondering if the different lettering would look off or not. Did the 2022 Tellurides not have matching lettering in the front and rear?

in 2023 and newer, Kia changed the font used for Telluride.

 

[KiaJohn]

Looks fairly easy. How do these letters hold up with washing, sun, etc? What are they made of? I'll assume you'll need to make sure all the wax is off the surface and it is super clean, just as installing a clear bra. Where can the kit be purchased and I'll assume black is available for a white car? Thanks. Sorry, I see VIP Auto Accessories.

VIP Auto Accessories - are they legit? I ordered some emblems and stickers and they charged my credit card 2 weeks ago and nothing back from them about a shipping date. I did email without response yet but many of you have them listed in your signature bocks. Is this a normal experience?
Thanks, John

 

[TellmeyourWHAT?]

I am just wondering if the different lettering would look off or not. Did the 2022 Tellurides not have matching lettering in the front and rear?

From images, it appears that the 2022 had similar style lettering for both front and rear, but that the rear letters were a bit smaller and closer together.

I do not believe that anyone makes a front lettering other than the 2020-2022. IMO, that is the correct one you want. If you were to obtain a 2024 rear lettering template and put this on the front, it would be totally out of scale.

You are worrying about something that no one will EVER notice as you cannot see both front and rear at the same time.

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[TellmeyourWHAT?]

VIP Auto Accessories - are they legit? I ordered some emblems and stickers and they charged my credit card 2 weeks ago and nothing back from them about a shipping date. I did email without response yet but many of you have them listed in your signature bocks. Is this a normal experience?
Thanks, John

Yes - legit
Shipping normally takes about 5-6 business days, so if it has been 2 weeks, they are lost in shipment.

 

[KiaJohn]

Yes - legit
Shipping normally takes about 5-6 business days, so if it has been 2 weeks, they are lost in shipment.

Thanks, I will reach out. Hopefully it will be OK!

 

[KiaJohn]

Thanks, I will reach out. Hopefully it will be OK!

Cindy from VIP responded. Since one of my orders is a painted emblem, it takes 10-14 business days (!) so it won't be shipped until August 18th. Good grief, that seems like a long time in 2023 to get this.

 

[TellmeyourWHAT?]

Cindy from VIP responded. Since one of my orders is a painted emblem, it takes 10-14 business days (!) so it won't be shipped until August 18th. Good grief, that seems like a long time in 2023 to get this.

Well - it is what it is. No other show in town.

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[KiaJohn]

Well - it is what it is. No other show in town.

Take it or leave it! I want to take it so I can blackout that shiny emblem on the front!

Anyone know what is left if you just remove the front emblem?

 

[TellmeyourWHAT?]

Take it or leave it! I want to take it so I can blackout that shiny emblem on the front!

Anyone know what is left if you just remove the front emblem?

Not sure, but I bet the grill design isn't complete behind the badge. VIP is a better solution especially down the road when it comes time to sell your vehicle.

 

[Bpille]

From images, it appears that the 2022 had similar style lettering for both front and rear, but that the rear letters were a bit smaller and closer together.

I do not believe that anyone makes a front lettering other than the 2020-2022. IMO, that is the correct one you want. If you were to obtain a 2024 rear lettering template and put this on the front, it would be totally out of scale.

You are worrying about something that no one will EVER notice as you cannot see both front and rear at the same time.

Yeah. You are right about no one probably ever noticing. I’m pretty sure VIP offers the hood emblem with 2023+ lettering font though. I was thinking that the video I posted was showing them putting that on. It looks ok, but I think you are right again in that the 2020-2022 front lettering is the way to go. It just feels right.

 

[TellmeyourWHAT?]

Yeah. You are right about no one probably ever noticing. I’m pretty sure VIP offers the hood emblem with 2023+ lettering font though. I was thinking that the video I posted was showing them putting that on. It looks ok, but I think you are right again in that the 2020-2022 front lettering is the way to go. It just feels right.

I don't think the VIP lettering has the thick letters that the OEM lettering has. I use VIP for vinyl overlays.
KDM sells the OEM lettering. I have the black, but I believe you can also get it in brushed chrome.
Update
Oops - I'm wrong - they only have the black.