DIY Vinyl Bowtie Black Outs - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

srevoal · 12-09-2009, 12:59 PM

It seems like lots of people are asking about this and I don't see a DIY about it, so here goes nothing. I'm sure this already exists in a better form elsewhere, so please feel free to post the link.
You need some vinyl, a blow dryer, a small sewing needle, and a razor. you can get a roll of vinyl at walmart for like $10.

*disclaimer* I'm not a vinyl guy and this may not be the best way to do it. This is just what I did.

1) Cut the vinyl into roughly the right shape and then stretch it over the bowtie. You can get just about any color, flat or glossy if you do it yourself.

2) Use the blow dryer if necessary to make it lay down. If you stretch it too much at this point it will contract when it cools. The rear bowtie is easier because it is flat and doesn't really need heat.

3) Work any air bubbles out and if necessary, prick them with a needle.

4) Lastly, take the Razor blade and run it along the groove between the gold and the chrome to cut off the excess vinyl.

It sounds more involved than it is. It took me 30 minutes and 3 tries but I figured it out eventually. You can also buy precut decals on eBay. Probably cheaper and easier buy I don't know how the quality is. This is mainly for the DIY guys.

Good luck.

HeavyD · 12-09-2009, 03:40 PM

Simple enough! Thanks!

RMGee · 12-11-2009, 06:01 PM

Arent you supposed to spray water or something? Maybe someone can answer this for me quickly because Im doing this tomorrow.

eynigush · 12-11-2009, 06:13 PM

No water necessary. The only complicated part is applying the front bowtie. Take your time and smooth out the bubbles.

--Eddie

12-09-2009, 12:59 PM	#1
srevoal Like the Batmobile Honey Drives: Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 89 View My Garage	DIY Vinyl Bowtie Black Outs It seems like lots of people are asking about this and I don't see a DIY about it, so here goes nothing. I'm sure this already exists in a better form elsewhere, so please feel free to post the link. You need some vinyl, a blow dryer, a small sewing needle, and a razor. you can get a roll of vinyl at walmart for like $10. disclaimer I'm not a vinyl guy and this may not be the best way to do it. This is just what I did. 1) Cut the vinyl into roughly the right shape and then stretch it over the bowtie. You can get just about any color, flat or glossy if you do it yourself. 2) Use the blow dryer if necessary to make it lay down. If you stretch it too much at this point it will contract when it cools. The rear bowtie is easier because it is flat and doesn't really need heat. 3) Work any air bubbles out and if necessary, prick them with a needle. 4) Lastly, take the Razor blade and run it along the groove between the gold and the chrome to cut off the excess vinyl. It sounds more involved than it is. It took me 30 minutes and 3 tries but I figured it out eventually. You can also buy precut decals on eBay. Probably cheaper and easier buy I don't know how the quality is. This is mainly for the DIY guys. Good luck. __________________ 6/29/09 Preliminary Order - 1100 9/2/09 2000! 9/15/09 3000 10/05/2009 9/22/09 3300 10/05/2009 10/1/09 3400 10/5/2009 10/9/09 3800 2G1FT1EW1A9153975 ETA 10/23 10/24/09 IN MY GARAGE!!! Big thanks to Viz for satisfying my obsession. It was more than worth the wait. Black on black 2SS/RS M6

12-11-2009, 06:13 PM	#4
eynigush SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SSRS Rally Yellow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 412 View My Garage	No water necessary. The only complicated part is applying the front bowtie. Take your time and smooth out the bubbles. --Eddie __________________ Kooks 1 7/8 headers w/high flow cats Magnaflow Cat-back Competition Series Cold Air Intake by CAI Inc.

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HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	Simple enough! Thanks!

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