Hey there Chuck! I never even considered trying to pop the 6 out and repaint the red; didn't think it was possible. Never did install the new fresh one that I got, and like you, saving it for the time being. The rear remains unbadged, although I decided my new mesh front grill looked too plain and placed an 06' badge on it. Tried the oem 05' badge, but it looked too small to me on the grill. Just wanted it to be a little different. Gives me a little Mopar flavor, lol.