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nomadicdogg · 03-25-2011, 08:30 PM

hey all. need some help....
the bow tie clips from clean cut are a joke. no way im trusting them to hold my painted bow tie on. It wouldnt even stay sitting still, let alone at 60MPH
what have you done to attach your bow tie...
same issue with the SS emblem. I tried a few things, didnt work. Anyone have suggestions. grille is in and im ready to install my embelms...
thanks

rdblan2 · 03-25-2011, 09:56 PM

Any chance you can drill a hole through the tab and zip tie? Had to do that on my truck when I swapped the grill.

Bluestreak 2010 · 03-25-2011, 10:15 PM

I too have the clips from CCC. While I did have one fall off the first time I tried putting the grille back on, after I placed it back on I haven't had any issues with them. However, I still decided to upgrade to the backing plate which is also available from Clean Cut Creations and will install it when I upgrade my headlights and put my new bowties on.

nomadicdogg · 03-25-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rdblan2

Any chance you can drill a hole through the tab and zip tie? Had to do that on my truck when I swapped the grill.

possibly but not sure how well it would hold up... dont want it to be moving around and what not, but have def thought of that
thanks

nomadicdogg · 03-25-2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluestreak 2010

I too have the clips from CCC. While I did have one fall off the first time I tried putting the grille back on, after I placed it back on I haven't had any issues with them. However, I still decided to upgrade to the backing plate which is also available from Clean Cut Creations and will install it when I upgrade my headlights and put my new bowties on.

I was so disapointed with the clips I cannot fathom giving them another $50 for a product. It wouldnt even hold it when you barely touched it, can imagine them working long term or at all with what i saw. Glad you had luck so far though
I have seen pics but it makes the emblem stick out pretty far IMO, I have heard GM actually has something similar, have parts number waiting for some pics or info from dealer.... I guess worst case this is an option but for right now im trying to find a better looking one

hvychvy970 · 03-25-2011, 10:57 PM

I can't help you with the Bowtie b/c I decided to delete it on my Heritage grille. I did however trim some of the back off of the SS emblem and then drilled holes in the back plastic that I left on and used zip ties. Works great and is very sturdy.

Batman0837 · 03-25-2011, 11:07 PM

I purposely broke the clips off of the factory emblem for perfect alignment, and used double-sided 3M tape to hold it in place while I used black hot glue to permanently fasten it to the grille...has been secure for almost a year w/o issue.

AK Mike · 03-25-2011, 11:11 PM

I used zipties on both the bowtie and the SS emblems. Seems to be working out just fine!

revron · 03-26-2011, 01:40 AM

Be carefull the plastic zip tie will dry out and break after a while.

Bama 2SS/RS · 03-26-2011, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Batman0837

I purposely broke the clips off of the factory emblem for perfect alignment, and used double-sided 3M tape to hold it in place while I used black hot glue to permanently fasten it to the grille...has been secure for almost a year w/o issue.

This would be my best recommendation. I left the bowtie off of my Heritage Grille, because I wanted a cleaner look, but I DID put the red "SS" badge (same type that comes on the 5 gens, not the ol' skool "SS") on the lower driver's side of the grill. My SS badge is held up with the "permanent" type of double-sided decal tape, just like the stuff they use for every other bit of badging on cars these days. I made sure to scrub the grille area really well, and used some alcohol just to be sure, before I stuck it on there with the tape. It's only been about a month and a half, and maybe 1,000-1,500 miles or so since I put it on there, but it's stuck on good so far.

I'm not certain how well hot glue would do for such an application, but it seems like it would work. You wouldn't see it anyway, since it would be on the back side of the grille. I think if you stick it on with permanent double-sided tape (they sell it at Walmart, for sticking up street address numbers and stuff -- just make sure you get the "permanent" stuff, not the cheap-y foam style stuff) and then glob a healthy amount of hot glue behind it and around the grille slats, that should definitely hold.

mcdoogle6969 · 03-26-2011, 02:10 AM

I want to bowtie on mine too. Too many people buy the heritage grill and put nothing on it, IMHO it looks dull, and I want to stand out from them.

Too bad those brackets don't work.

TaylorRyanSS · 03-26-2011, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mcdoogle6969

I want to bowtie on mine too. Too many people buy the heritage grill and put nothing on it, IMHO it looks dull, and I want to stand out from them.

Too bad those brackets don't work.

Or you could do this

Installing tomorrow...

Tricky's SS · 03-26-2011, 03:35 AM

i drilled and zip tied it, and it will not move.

NOT URSS · 03-26-2011, 05:34 AM

Here is my ss emblem from there.. Powder coated black...

03-25-2011, 08:30 PM	#1
nomadicdogg Drives: '10 2SS/RS Cyber Grey Camaro (sold) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Western, PA Posts: 1,737 View My Garage	heritage grill help hey all. need some help.... the bow tie clips from clean cut are a joke. no way im trusting them to hold my painted bow tie on. It wouldnt even stay sitting still, let alone at 60MPH what have you done to attach your bow tie... same issue with the SS emblem. I tried a few things, didnt work. Anyone have suggestions. grille is in and im ready to install my embelms... thanks

03-25-2011, 10:57 PM	#6
hvychvy970 Drives: Black 2011 2SSRS owner Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MO Posts: 246	I can't help you with the Bowtie b/c I decided to delete it on my Heritage grille. I did however trim some of the back off of the SS emblem and then drilled holes in the back plastic that I left on and used zip ties. Works great and is very sturdy. __________________ Colossians 3:17 RK Sport Rear Spoiler/Black Chrome Powder Coated SS Wheels/Air Lift Suspension/MagnaFlow Competition Axleback 5" Tips/Hurst Short Throw Shifter/Trinity 1000 Programmer/Black GM Heritage Grille/Street Scene Lower Grille w/Ducts/20% Tint/Smoked Exterior Lens Kit/Driver's Side Grand Sport Hash Marks Flat Black

03-25-2011, 11:07 PM	#7
Batman0837 Drives: '10 CGM 2SS/RS # 71394 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middletown, DE Posts: 365	I purposely broke the clips off of the factory emblem for perfect alignment, and used double-sided 3M tape to hold it in place while I used black hot glue to permanently fasten it to the grille...has been secure for almost a year w/o issue. __________________ Check out my Batcave Home Theater here!

03-25-2011, 11:11 PM	#8
AK Mike Drives: 1951 Chevy Pickup 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 396 View My Garage	Zipties I used zipties on both the bowtie and the SS emblems. Seems to be working out just fine! Attached Images

03-26-2011, 01:40 AM	#9
revron Drives: camaro 2lt rs auto silver Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 172	Be carefull the plastic zip tie will dry out and break after a while. __________________ Ron

03-25-2011, 09:56 PM	#2
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	Any chance you can drill a hole through the tab and zip tie? Had to do that on my truck when I swapped the grill.

03-25-2011, 10:15 PM	#3
Bluestreak 2010 Drives: IBM 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,686 View My Garage	I too have the clips from CCC. While I did have one fall off the first time I tried putting the grille back on, after I placed it back on I haven't had any issues with them. However, I still decided to upgrade to the backing plate which is also available from Clean Cut Creations and will install it when I upgrade my headlights and put my new bowties on.

03-26-2011, 02:10 AM	#11
mcdoogle6969 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2008 Heritage 300C Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,911	I want to bowtie on mine too. Too many people buy the heritage grill and put nothing on it, IMHO it looks dull, and I want to stand out from them. Too bad those brackets don't work.

03-26-2011, 03:35 AM	#13
Tricky's SS Drives: 2010 Pace Car Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY Posts: 252	i drilled and zip tied it, and it will not move.

03-26-2011, 05:34 AM	#14
NOT URSS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 402 View My Garage	Here is my ss emblem from there.. Powder coated black... __________________ 632RWHP/556RWTQ

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