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Croathlete · 08-19-2009, 11:51 AM

Quick post before lunch. Got a 24" sheet of matte black vinyl on Ebay for $6. I thought those that were selling the pre-cut ones were highway robbery. Came out pretty damn good and I still have enough left over to do another 6 sets in case something happens to first ones. It seems like pretty high quality vinyl, so I don't expect to have any problems.

Basically cut out a rectangle a little bigger than the perimeter of the bowties. Stick them on using a credit card to prevent bubbles. The crease will create the outline on its own and all you have to do if follow a razor blade along the edge. Definitely worth doing on your own. Took some quick pictures with the cell phone camera.

usmcbmw · 08-19-2009, 12:01 PM

wow looks great!

The Dark Knight · 08-19-2009, 12:04 PM

black bowties look great!

Bell040 · 08-19-2009, 12:20 PM

how did you deal with the pucker that the vinyl makes on the center crease?

I used a blowdrier on mine but there is still a small (barely noticable) pucker there.

rico-2SS · 08-19-2009, 12:33 PM

That does look nice -
I did mine in red on my IOM to match the red SS - The gold Bow Tie just wasn't cutting it for me.

I know

But I am at work now so I will try and get pics posted later tonight

Croathlete · 08-19-2009, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bell040

how did you deal with the pucker that the vinyl makes on the center crease?

I used a blowdrier on mine but there is still a small (barely noticable) pucker there.

Pucker?

xxbrankxx · 08-19-2009, 01:28 PM

Hey nice job!

bobby35ny · 08-19-2009, 01:46 PM

Ahhh, I had a house just like that in Queens!!
-bobby

Croathlete · 08-19-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bobby35ny

Ahhh, I had a house just like that in Queens!!
-bobby

Nice, where in Queens?

bobby35ny · 08-19-2009, 02:22 PM

Floral Park, Queens side, lower taxes...

jschuler · 08-19-2009, 03:15 PM

can anybody tell me where I can get this done for a decent price? You can tell me what to order, but I would never be able to cut it and apply it myself, and i'm skeptical about putting vinyl on the exterior of the car. Wouldn't this eventually peel off? I wish there was a way that I could just take it in and pay $30 or something to get it put on and sealed...

buddylok · 08-19-2009, 03:51 PM

i did mine too.. took me more than 30mins to do. but it is worth it.

the front bowtie is harder to do.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...4&postcount=18

Bell040 · 08-19-2009, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Croathlete

Pucker?

I will have to take a pic after work...

it is a wrinkle that was caused by the curvature of the bowtie

Croathlete · 08-19-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jschuler

can anybody tell me where I can get this done for a decent price? You can tell me what to order, but I would never be able to cut it and apply it myself, and i'm skeptical about putting vinyl on the exterior of the car. Wouldn't this eventually peel off? I wish there was a way that I could just take it in and pay $30 or something to get it put on and sealed...

You don't even have to pre-cut it. Just cut a rectangle, put it on, and follow the ridge along the edge with a blade. It was much easier than I expected. Even if it does peel off years down the road, I have enough excess to last me at least 5 more sets. Better doing that than paying $30-$40 every time. Try to find someone in your area that would be comfortable doing it and give'm a beer.

08-19-2009, 11:51 AM	#1
Croathlete Danny Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,656	$6 and 30 min later (bowtie blackout) Quick post before lunch. Got a 24" sheet of matte black vinyl on Ebay for $6. I thought those that were selling the pre-cut ones were highway robbery. Came out pretty damn good and I still have enough left over to do another 6 sets in case something happens to first ones. It seems like pretty high quality vinyl, so I don't expect to have any problems. Basically cut out a rectangle a little bigger than the perimeter of the bowties. Stick them on using a credit card to prevent bubbles. The crease will create the outline on its own and all you have to do if follow a razor blade along the edge. Definitely worth doing on your own. Took some quick pictures with the cell phone camera. Attached Images __________________ 2SS/RS CGM with black rally stripes DON_RAFA describing my Noweeds cutouts - "Very Strong. When I couldn't see you I still heard you. Sounds like your car is pissed at the world."

08-19-2009, 12:04 PM	#3
The Dark Knight Batmobile in Disguise Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Upland, Ca Posts: 2,079	black bowties look great! __________________

08-19-2009, 12:20 PM	#4
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	how did you deal with the pucker that the vinyl makes on the center crease? I used a blowdrier on mine but there is still a small (barely noticable) pucker there. __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

08-19-2009, 12:33 PM	#5
rico-2SS Thx TZD. Drives: 2010 Supercharged Custom Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,100 View My Garage	That does look nice - I did mine in red on my IOM to match the red SS - The gold Bow Tie just wasn't cutting it for me. I know But I am at work now so I will try and get pics posted later tonight __________________ In many cases this isn't even keeping up with the Jones's, this is Jonesing and just plain KEEPING UP!!!

08-19-2009, 01:28 PM	#7
xxbrankxx Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Anyplace, USA Posts: 252 View My Garage	Hey nice job! __________________

08-19-2009, 12:01 PM	#2
usmcbmw Drives: 2LT Camaro RS, Land Rover LR2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New York Posts: 95	wow looks great!

08-19-2009, 01:46 PM	#8
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,023	Ahhh, I had a house just like that in Queens!! -bobby __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

08-19-2009, 02:22 PM	#10
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,023	Floral Park, Queens side, lower taxes... __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

08-19-2009, 03:15 PM	#11
jschuler WildCat Drives: 2LT Imperial blue/biege Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 148	can anybody tell me where I can get this done for a decent price? You can tell me what to order, but I would never be able to cut it and apply it myself, and i'm skeptical about putting vinyl on the exterior of the car. Wouldn't this eventually peel off? I wish there was a way that I could just take it in and pay $30 or something to get it put on and sealed...

08-19-2009, 03:51 PM	#12
buddylok Drives: - Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: - Posts: 458 View My Garage	i did mine too.. took me more than 30mins to do. but it is worth it. the front bowtie is harder to do. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...4&postcount=18