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Camar0wn3d · 12-09-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jadyn_425

did you have to take the bow tie off the car to apply the vinyl?

No, it was applied right on the car and cut along the edges (blade into the grooves) with an exacto knife. My brother-in-law has a vinyl printing business. I suggested he try to make vinyl bowties for him to sell and he said it wouldn't really make sense because the vinyl needs to be stretched to maintain a good bond, so even if he did make the bowties, they would be all distorted and tougher to put on than just a square piece of stock vinyl.

After watching him apply it what he said made sense, but no, the bowties stayed on the car.

Rogue Leader · 12-09-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by wh0rsep0wer

No, it was applied right on the car and cut along the edges (blade into the grooves) with an exacto knife. My brother-in-law has a vinyl printing business. I suggested he try to make vinyl bowties for him to sell and he said it wouldn't really make sense because the vinyl needs to be stretched to maintain a good bond, so even if he did make the bowties, they would be all distorted and tougher to put on than just a square piece of stock vinyl.

After watching him apply it what he said made sense, but no, the bowties stayed on the car.

Exactly what happens to me. I got two sets of bowties from ridergraphix and both came out like crap because they just can't be cut to fit right. when the weather warms up I will try with a full sheet.

araymond16 · 12-09-2009, 02:00 PM

I've been really wanting to blackout my bowtie, but am afraid of all the difficulty of Doin it yourself. I don't want those rpidesigns ones where you have to fully take off your bowtie and put on theirs, I still want the chrome finish on the outside of the bowtie, like the stock one, I just instead want the gold part to be blacked out.

any other methods or things I can buy?

edit: just found this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...ht_5180wt_1102

seems good?

Mod007 · 12-10-2009, 09:03 AM

It's easy here's a few pic. Hope this helps, btw they sell everything you need at Auto Zone.

Jakpot · 12-12-2009, 06:59 PM

I did the Carbon Fiber thing too...

Before

After

Darth_Emma · 12-13-2009, 06:25 PM

I'm thinking of having my bowties painted when I have my hood spears painted on. I wonder if the body shop will get a lot to do them?

12-09-2009, 02:00 PM	#31
araymond16 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2lt v6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: So-Cal Posts: 44	I've been really wanting to blackout my bowtie, but am afraid of all the difficulty of Doin it yourself. I don't want those rpidesigns ones where you have to fully take off your bowtie and put on theirs, I still want the chrome finish on the outside of the bowtie, like the stock one, I just instead want the gold part to be blacked out. any other methods or things I can buy? edit: just found this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...ht_5180wt_1102 seems good? __________________ cardomain: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3812288 2010 camaro 2lt v6 bonestock... for now

12-10-2009, 09:03 AM	#32
Mod007 Drives: Camaro SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin TX, Posts: 475	It's easy here's a few pic. Hope this helps, btw they sell everything you need at Auto Zone. Attached Images __________________ Camaro SS/RS Corsa Catback

12-12-2009, 06:59 PM	#33
Jakpot Semper Fidelis Drives: 2LT/RS SIM, #63227 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 108	I did the Carbon Fiber thing too... Before After __________________ Vereor Deus, nulla alius! *Jakpot* *MSgt, USMC, Retired* *2LT RS, Silver Ice Metallic, Black Stripes, Black Leather* *#63227, Born on 3 Nov 2009*

12-13-2009, 06:25 PM	#34
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I'm thinking of having my bowties painted when I have my hood spears painted on. I wonder if the body shop will get a lot to do them?