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John Deere Boy · 06-05-2011, 04:51 PM

I've been closing it by putting my fingers on the bowtie. Hey, it's replaceable, right? But i just read that it's only glued on so that's probably not a good idea. So any of you guys found a way a good way to close it?

jtzako · 06-05-2011, 04:53 PM

I use the bowtie also, but it doesnt take much pressure to close the trunk so it should be safe enough.

Rick 2000 · 06-05-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jtzako

I use the bowtie also, but it doesnt take much pressure to close the trunk so it should be safe enough.

Same here

Inferno LSX · 06-05-2011, 04:54 PM

I touch the vinyl graphics or use my forearm instead of touching with my hand. Black paint shows fingerprints easy.

IndeedSS1 · 06-05-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by John Deere Boy

I've been closing it by putting my fingers on the bowtie. Hey, it's replaceable, right? But i just read that it's only glued on so that's probably not a good idea. So any of you guys found a way a good way to close it?

I've used the bowtie for almost 20k miles without issue. My bowtie has the posts which may make it more solid though.

gl2filmerguy · 06-05-2011, 04:57 PM

use your palm, not your fingers.

John Deere Boy · 06-05-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Inferno LS3

I touch the vinyl graphics or use my forearm instead of touching with my hand. Black paint shows fingerprints easy.

I think the oil from my skin will eventually eat away at the vinyl the same way it does with paint, plus there's no protective wax on the vinyl. (I'm thinking 10-20 years down the road here)

Elykson · 06-05-2011, 05:00 PM

I use a microfiber towel or the bowtie.

NicksVSix · 06-05-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by John Deere Boy

I think the oil from my skin will eventually eat away at the vinyl the same way it does with paint, plus there's no protective wax on the vinyl. (I'm thinking 10-20 years down the road here)

Don't take offence, but I think you're being overly careful....just close it gently with your hand...you'll be fine.

MORA84 · 06-05-2011, 05:09 PM

Bowtie

ckaram · 06-05-2011, 05:21 PM

It's a car....yes, a beautiful, unique car, a throwback to the '69 beast...but it's a car. Close it with your hands

Sunlover · 06-05-2011, 05:26 PM

I use the bowtie, but if you're really concerned, you could add a slight modification to your trunk that I had in an old jag. It was a leather loop attached to the inside of the trunk lid, that you could pull down on to start the trunk closing, and pulled with the right force, it would totally close the trunk to a locked down position. It was very convenient.

IamJacksCamaro · 06-05-2011, 05:27 PM

I use the bowtie also.

mrcubbie16 · 06-05-2011, 05:32 PM

I use the black rubber stops on the underside of the deck lid.

06-05-2011, 04:51 PM	#1
John Deere Boy I bleed green Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Centerville, Indiana Posts: 462 View My Garage	How do you close the trunk without touching the paint? I've been closing it by putting my fingers on the bowtie. Hey, it's replaceable, right? But i just read that it's only glued on so that's probably not a good idea. So any of you guys found a way a good way to close it? __________________ 2011 2SS/RS LS3. Delivered 4/18/11. Solo Axle-back with J-pipes and quads, 35% tint, Yellow trim kit, Showstopper sidemarkers, babied garage queen. 2006 Silverado 3500 6.0, 1993 Pontiac Bonneville SSE

06-05-2011, 04:53 PM	#2
jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,157	I use the bowtie also, but it doesnt take much pressure to close the trunk so it should be safe enough. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Imperial Blue \| CAI Inc, CAI \| Solo Hi Flow Cats \| X-Pipe \| Backup Camera \| PDIM

06-05-2011, 04:54 PM	#4
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage	I touch the vinyl graphics or use my forearm instead of touching with my hand. Black paint shows fingerprints easy. __________________

06-05-2011, 05:00 PM	#8
Elykson Custom One Off Drives: 2010 Chicago Blackhawks Edition #1 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Madhouse on Madison Posts: 1,190	I use a microfiber towel or the bowtie. __________________ Vararam Intake/SLP Loud Mouth II/BBK LT HFC/Magnaflow x-pipe/Pfadt Springs/Black Ice-olator/FE3 suspension/VMAX TB/RX catch can/Trifecta Tune http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129416

06-05-2011, 05:21 PM	#11
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	It's a car....yes, a beautiful, unique car, a throwback to the '69 beast...but it's a car. Close it with your hands __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

06-05-2011, 04:57 PM	#6
gl2filmerguy Drives: 2010 Summit White Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 388	use your palm, not your fingers.

06-05-2011, 05:09 PM	#10
MORA84 Drives: 2010 CAMARO 1SS/M6 BLACK ON BLACK Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ORANGE COUNTY CA Posts: 541	Bowtie

06-05-2011, 05:26 PM	#12
Sunlover Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FL Posts: 137	I use the bowtie, but if you're really concerned, you could add a slight modification to your trunk that I had in an old jag. It was a leather loop attached to the inside of the trunk lid, that you could pull down on to start the trunk closing, and pulled with the right force, it would totally close the trunk to a locked down position. It was very convenient.

06-05-2011, 05:27 PM	#13
IamJacksCamaro Drives: Camaro LS M6, Fiero, Ford F100 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 638	I use the bowtie also.

06-05-2011, 05:32 PM	#14
mrcubbie16 Drives: 10' RJT 2SS/RS Hennessey HPE600 #72 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 22	I use the black rubber stops on the underside of the deck lid.

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