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CleanCutCreations · 05-05-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nvpliers

Been reading the how-to advice. Thanks all, since I have a similar project planned: Black out, then replace bow tie with an SS emblem. Got decal and emblem, and hope to do soon.

Glad to help! Thats what we are all here for!

Synergy SATX · 05-05-2010, 07:26 PM

You can use the same process as I did here... as far as the flossing etc. The posts are the only difference really.

torranosaurus · 05-06-2010, 10:50 AM

I removed mine yesterday without a problem. I used a thin wire, but heated up the emblem with a blow dryer. When I got to the pins, I stopped and pulled out a bit to get some space between the emblem and the trunk. I did that on both sides, reheated the center, and it got soft enough to pull right out.
Anyone know if removing the padding on the trunk would allow access to the holes from inside the trunk???

SummoneR · 05-06-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by OUR BEE

Once the bow tie is removed. There are 2 holes in the trunk. These can be used To recenter bow tie. Left hole is bigger than right hole. Not sure why this is. Kinda wiss there wasn't holes in the trunk. I would have left my rear bow tie removed.

This is for a similar reason outlets have one slot bigger than the other. It's to keep you from not installing the bowtie upside down. Not that it probably really matters, but then again it might be slightly different enough to warrant this.

Captain McFunk · 05-06-2010, 11:24 PM

What does everyone put to cover the holes? Any pictures of the holes covered with something else?

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 05-06-2010, 11:38 PM

When you order the "SS" emblems from SLP a thick black sticker comes with them to put behind the rear "SS" badge. I also bought the rear blackout kit. I will post 2 pics for you, the close-up will show the thick black one that covers the holes.

Snidely Whiplash · 07-12-2014, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by WHIPPLECHARGED

Once the bow tie is removed. There are 2 holes in the trunk. These can be used To recenter bow tie. Left hole is bigger than right hole. Not sure why this is. Kinda wiss there wasn't holes in the trunk. I would have left my rear bow tie removed.

That's why I looked at this thread. I ordered the no bowtie front grill insert and wanted to remove the back one. Looks like I'll get it painted flat black with body color where the chrome surround is.

I wish I knew a good bodyman. I could build him a quality short block (with his parts) in exchange for filling in the holes and painting the area. Thanks..for the bad news.

justjoshin · 07-12-2014, 09:37 AM

http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-wa...112-96289.html

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...p?keyword=7498

Some fishing line & 3M double sided tape is what i used...

ConqSoft · 07-12-2014, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Snidely Whiplash

That's why I looked at this thread. I ordered the no bowtie front grill insert and wanted to remove the back one. Looks like I'll get it painted flat black with body color where the chrome surround is.

I wish I knew a good bodyman. I could build him a quality short block (with his parts) in exchange for filling in the holes and painting the area. Thanks..for the bad news.

The 2014 has no holes under the rear bowtie, so you can remove it cleanly.

rebelyell22 · 07-12-2014, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by WHIPPLECHARGED

Once the bow tie is removed. There are 2 holes in the trunk. These can be used To recenter bow tie. Left hole is bigger than right hole. Not sure why this is. Kinda wiss there wasn't holes in the trunk. I would have left my rear bow tie removed.

Only the 2010 has holes

BLTZKRG · 07-13-2014, 10:01 PM

Is there a good place to get a rear vinyl blackout piece for the 2014? Id like to do it to mine.

Mint · 09-05-2014, 07:36 PM

Did anyone have to polish after removing the emblems?

05-05-2010, 07:26 PM	#16
Synergy SATX Mike and Debbie Drives: 2014 Corvette Stingray 3LT Z51 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 865 View My Garage	You can use the same process as I did here... as far as the flossing etc. The posts are the only difference really. __________________ Last edited by Synergy SATX; 05-05-2010 at 07:51 PM.

05-06-2010, 11:24 PM	#19
Captain McFunk Break Necks, Cash Checks Drives: 2010 black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 701 View My Garage	What does everyone put to cover the holes? Any pictures of the holes covered with something else? __________________ 2009 CTS-V - White Diamond - intake, exhaust, wheels, visual mods

05-06-2010, 11:38 PM	#20
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	When you order the "SS" emblems from SLP a thick black sticker comes with them to put behind the rear "SS" badge. I also bought the rear blackout kit. I will post 2 pics for you, the close-up will show the thick black one that covers the holes. Attached Images

07-12-2014, 09:37 AM	#22
justjoshin Drives: 2010 SW 1SS L99 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,085 View My Garage	http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-wa...112-96289.html http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...p?keyword=7498 Some fishing line & 3M double sided tape is what i used... __________________

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