How does the rear bowtie emblem come off? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

bumblebeecamaro · 01-21-2010, 01:04 AM

I bought some SS emblems so I can remove the bowtie emblem from the rear part of my car. I'm just wondering if it's held on with double sided tape or is it actually bolted on?

Downwithopp · 01-21-2010, 01:10 AM

Crowbar... >_>

Hair dryer for a minute and fishing line.

slick rick · 01-21-2010, 01:55 AM

http://www.mylrs.com/blogs/lrs/archi...mblem-kit.aspx

CleanCutCreations · 01-21-2010, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick rick

http://www.mylrs.com/blogs/lrs/archi...mblem-kit.aspx

Good article. That is exactly the way we do it. With the heat and some wire. There are two posts on the emblem (keeping you from cutting the double stick in one pass) so you have to get at it from a few angles. Be careful and go slow, especially if you want to keep the stock emblem.

TommyTSquared · 01-21-2010, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleanCutCreations

Good article. That is exactly the way we do it. With the heat and some wire. There are two posts on the emblem (keeping you from cutting the double stick in one pass) so you have to get at it from a few angles. Be careful and go slow, especially if you want to keep the stock emblem.

That guy is amazing! Takes the bowtie off and stripes appear to match the new one he's installing! MAJIK!!!!

CleanCutCreations · 01-21-2010, 01:05 PM

And for my next trick.......

dragonZ28 · 01-21-2010, 01:22 PM

Another trick is to take the trunk liner out, and push on the posts from the backside with a long screwdriver. Works like a charm

zsuns · 01-21-2010, 07:29 PM

You don't even need a tough wire either, I did it to mine with a just a single string of dental floss.

Bell040 · 01-21-2010, 11:43 PM

much easier with a putty knife

I managed to do it without scratching the paint.... the floss/wire thing just made me frustrated.

Toyaholic · 01-22-2010, 03:12 AM

Use a sawing motion or a straight pull?

How hot does it need to be?

CleanCutCreations · 01-22-2010, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toyaholic

Use a sawing motion or a straight pull?

How hot does it need to be?

It's kind of a slight pressured sawing motion, angled from top to bottom and switched back a bit. The heat needs to be pretty hot, almost to where you can't touch it, I wear gloves to make sure that the wire dosen't cut my hands.....The wire I use is MIG wire right out of the welder because it is plentiful at the shop.

scythezo6 · 01-22-2010, 12:54 PM

Has anyone tried applying goo-gone or some other paint safe adhesive remover behind the bowtie before removing it? Like apply some goo-gone where the bowtie meets the trunk and let it sit for a bit before applying heat. Maybe this can loosen up the tape more and make removing it a little easier?

Monte · 01-22-2010, 03:16 PM

Anybody know if there is a post/hole underneath the factory SS badge in the corner of the trunklid? I wanted to remove it since installing the SLP "SS" in place of the factory bowtie; but didn't want to pull it until I was sure there are no holes underneath.

Bowtie Junkman · 01-23-2010, 01:57 PM

Also ... if the original emblem has 2 posts (I assume to locate it, since they don't "hold it on"), do the aftermarket "SS" emblems also have posts to put it in the exact same location?
"DragonZ28" suggest pushing on the posts from inside the trunk, so I assume then they go straight thru the rear body panel ...
So if the aftermarket "SS" emblem does not have posts, does it at least cover up the factory holes in the rear body panel?

Sorry ... I haven't gotten my car yet, but I wanna make sure I'm ready when it does arrive ...

01-21-2010, 01:04 AM	#1
bumblebeecamaro Car Lover By Nature Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,327 View My Garage	How does the rear bowtie emblem come off? I bought some SS emblems so I can remove the bowtie emblem from the rear part of my car. I'm just wondering if it's held on with double sided tape or is it actually bolted on? __________________

01-21-2010, 01:55 AM	#3
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	http://www.mylrs.com/blogs/lrs/archi...mblem-kit.aspx __________________

01-21-2010, 11:43 PM	#9
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	much easier with a putty knife I managed to do it without scratching the paint.... the floss/wire thing just made me frustrated. __________________ 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.

01-22-2010, 12:54 PM	#12
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	Has anyone tried applying goo-gone or some other paint safe adhesive remover behind the bowtie before removing it? Like apply some goo-gone where the bowtie meets the trunk and let it sit for a bit before applying heat. Maybe this can loosen up the tape more and make removing it a little easier? __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

01-22-2010, 03:16 PM	#13
Monte Drives: '88 Monte Carlo SS, '10 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: RI Posts: 224	Anybody know if there is a post/hole underneath the factory SS badge in the corner of the trunklid? I wanted to remove it since installing the SLP "SS" in place of the factory bowtie; but didn't want to pull it until I was sure there are no holes underneath. __________________ -Chris '10 Camaro SS '88 Monte Carlo SS

01-21-2010, 01:10 AM	#2
Downwithopp Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 352	Crowbar... >_> Hair dryer for a minute and fishing line.

01-21-2010, 01:05 PM	#6
CleanCutCreations Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 296	And for my next trick.......

01-21-2010, 01:22 PM	#7
dragonZ28 Drives: 2001 T/A, 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 2,426	Another trick is to take the trunk liner out, and push on the posts from the backside with a long screwdriver. Works like a charm

01-21-2010, 07:29 PM	#8
zsuns Drives: All Blacked Out 2010 2LT Camaro Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 57	You don't even need a tough wire either, I did it to mine with a just a single string of dental floss.

01-22-2010, 03:12 AM	#10
Toyaholic It's a sickness! Drives: '69 442 Vert Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,319	Use a sawing motion or a straight pull? How hot does it need to be?

01-23-2010, 01:57 PM	#14
Bowtie Junkman Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 287 View My Garage	Also ... if the original emblem has 2 posts (I assume to locate it, since they don't "hold it on"), do the aftermarket "SS" emblems also have posts to put it in the exact same location? "DragonZ28" suggest pushing on the posts from inside the trunk, so I assume then they go straight thru the rear body panel ... So if the aftermarket "SS" emblem does not have posts, does it at least cover up the factory holes in the rear body panel? Sorry ... I haven't gotten my car yet, but I wanna make sure I'm ready when it does arrive ...

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