Bowties Painted IOM - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

PonyMan · 07-01-2009, 10:03 PM

Painted the front and back bowties IOM today to match my stripes!!!

nasty2ss · 07-01-2009, 10:06 PM

that looks very cool or i guess hot is the word

GothamCamaro · 07-01-2009, 10:10 PM

Nice paint job on those bowties, was wondering how orange would look for a IOM Camaro.

bluch · 07-01-2009, 10:10 PM

bob2the2nd · 07-01-2009, 10:14 PM

alright i have to know how are people painting these. i REALLY want to do it, and was thinking just model paint and use a small detail paint brush but i have no idea.

help.. PLEASE

FriedCherry · 07-02-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bob2the2nd

alright i have to know how are people painting these. i REALLY want to do it, and was thinking just model paint and use a small detail paint brush but i have no idea.

help.. PLEASE

Same

Red Hot SS · 07-02-2009, 09:44 AM

nice very nice.

to those asking about paint: VINYL is the way to go. Its done in about 5-10 minutes. If you screw up you can rip it off and try again. its not permanent if you dont want it to be.

PonyMan · 07-02-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bob2the2nd

alright i have to know how are people painting these. i REALLY want to do it, and was thinking just model paint and use a small detail paint brush but i have no idea.

help.. PLEASE

Trust me I am no paint guy!!! You can go to Paintscratch.com and get a kit, or just the paint. I ordered IOM paint and clear coat in 24oz spray cans from them (about a week and half to receive), and I already had auto primer.

The front bowtie removes very easy (search forum), the rear bowtie I painted on the car. Make sure you use good painter’s masking tape, not that thin cheap stuff at your local hardware store.

You can ruff up the gold/clear part of the bowtie with a fine sand paper (400g, 600g). I mask the bowtie off first, and then cut away the area you want to paint, and then I sand it lightly. Sanding it unmasked, you may scratch the plastic chrome around the bowtie. When cutting away the part of the tape on the bowtie you want to paint, use a new razor blade, and follow the chrome edge/slot.

After you have covered everything up that you don't want painted, double check yourself, primer, paint, and clear coat has a habit of finding places you have forgotten. Make sure after you have ruffed up/sanded, you clean the area of any matter, and grease. Apply your primer, if you have a fan it helps the drying process, I applied three coats (easy on the first two coats). Next is the basecoat color, same process as the primer - making sure you let the paint dry in between each coat, don't rush it. When you start to apply the clear coat, you feel like a pro by now, but don't let you guard down now. One little slip, tip, or flick can damage all your hard work.

After the last coat of clear coat has gotten past the tacky stage, remove the masking tape - VERY SLOW & EASY!!! I put the fan on the area over night, and let the paint cure/harden. After the paint has hardened, you can take a rubbing compound, and put a shine on the clear coat (or don't, for a semi/flat look). Some people will also wet sand in between each coat of primer, base color and even clear coat (it is up to you).The process above works for me, I hope you can use all or some of the above steps in your bowtie painting process.

PonyMan · 08-21-2009, 09:03 AM

I have had a couple of PM's asking about my painted Bow Ties, so I guess you can view this as a "BUMP" and hopefully it will help other forum members.

"Trust me I am no paint guy!!! You can go to Paintscratch.com and get a kit, or just the paint. I ordered IOM paint and clear coat in 24oz spray cans from them (about a week and half to receive), and I already had auto primer.

The front bowtie removes very easy (search forum), the rear bowtie I painted on the car. Make sure you use good painter’s masking tape, not that thin cheap stuff at your local hardware store.

You can ruff up the gold/clear part of the bowtie with a fine sand paper (400g, 600g). I mask the bowtie off first, and then cut away the area you want to paint, and then I sand it lightly. Sanding it unmasked, you may scratch the plastic chrome around the bowtie. When cutting away the part of the tape on the bowtie you want to paint, use a new razor blade, and follow the chrome edge/slot.

After you have covered everything up that you don't want painted, double check yourself, primer, paint, and clear coat has a habit of finding places you have forgotten. Make sure after you have ruffed up/sanded, you clean the area of any matter, and grease. Apply your primer, if you have a fan it helps the drying process, I applied three coats (easy on the first two coats). Next is the basecoat color, same process as the primer - making sure you let the paint dry in between each coat, don't rush it. When you start to apply the clear coat, you feel like a pro by now, but don't let you guard down now. One little slip, tip, or flick can damage all your hard work.

After the last coat of clear coat has gotten past the tacky stage, remove the masking tape - VERY SLOW & EASY!!! I put the fan on the area over night, and let the paint cure/harden. After the paint has hardened, you can take a rubbing compound, and put a shine on the clear coat (or don't, for a semi/flat look). Some people will also wet sand in between each coat of primer, base color and even clear coat (it is up to you).The process above works for me, I hope you can use all or some of the above steps in your bowtie painting process."

SSRS2010 · 08-21-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by PonyMan

Painted the front and back bowties IOM today to match my stripes!!!

07-01-2009, 10:03 PM	#1
PonyMan Drives: 2009 C6 4lt Vert, 2011 Camaro Vert Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 870	Bowties Painted IOM Painted the front and back bowties IOM today to match my stripes!!! __________________ Last edited by PonyMan; 01-28-2010 at 10:08 AM.

07-01-2009, 10:10 PM	#3
GothamCamaro Then you're gonna love me Drives: 2010 Black Camaro Tumbler RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NW Gotham, IL Posts: 1,597	Nice paint job on those bowties, was wondering how orange would look for a IOM Camaro. __________________ *Own- "Does it come in Black?" Exterior/ Grey Interior 2LT/RS Automatic* _____________________________________ The Batman would only drive a 2010 Camaro and buy from Camaro Scotty. 'Nuff said. *Anyone that knows of a place that is making the Concept Shifter for the new Camaro. (Auto specifically) Please let me know.* Order# NDTMVP Ordered 10/23/08. 2000 on 5/21/09... It begins..... 4B00 on 6/26/09... In transit to the Cave 5000 on 7/6/09 it waits for my arrival! 1000000 on 7/10/09 The Tumbler is in the Cave!

07-01-2009, 10:10 PM	#4
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07-01-2009, 10:14 PM	#5
bob2the2nd Drives: CGM 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: newark, de Posts: 542	alright i have to know how are people painting these. i REALLY want to do it, and was thinking just model paint and use a small detail paint brush but i have no idea. help.. PLEASE __________________ 2LT CGM auto/sunroof/RS 1100: 11-29-08 6000: 6-29-09 cracked windshield: 7-1-09 1000 miles 7-4-09 windshield replaced: 7-9-09 2000 miles 7-10-09 (yep 2000 miles in 11 days) 3000 miles 7-16-09 4000 miles 7-30-09

07-02-2009, 09:44 AM	#7
Red Hot SS Drives: 2010 Victory Red 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Prince George, VA/Lexington, KY Posts: 586 View My Garage	nice very nice. to those asking about paint: VINYL is the way to go. Its done in about 5-10 minutes. If you screw up you can rip it off and try again. its not permanent if you dont want it to be. __________________ Virginians Join Group: Virginia is for (Camaro) Lovers! VIN: 2G1FT1EW8A9118043 Finally Home! (6/16)

07-01-2009, 10:06 PM	#2
nasty2ss Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss IOM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: rochester ny Posts: 767	that looks very cool or i guess hot is the word

08-21-2009, 09:03 AM	#9
PonyMan Drives: 2009 C6 4lt Vert, 2011 Camaro Vert Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 870	I have had a couple of PM's asking about my painted Bow Ties, so I guess you can view this as a "BUMP" and hopefully it will help other forum members. "Trust me I am no paint guy!!! You can go to Paintscratch.com and get a kit, or just the paint. I ordered IOM paint and clear coat in 24oz spray cans from them (about a week and half to receive), and I already had auto primer. The front bowtie removes very easy (search forum), the rear bowtie I painted on the car. Make sure you use good painter’s masking tape, not that thin cheap stuff at your local hardware store. You can ruff up the gold/clear part of the bowtie with a fine sand paper (400g, 600g). I mask the bowtie off first, and then cut away the area you want to paint, and then I sand it lightly. Sanding it unmasked, you may scratch the plastic chrome around the bowtie. When cutting away the part of the tape on the bowtie you want to paint, use a new razor blade, and follow the chrome edge/slot. After you have covered everything up that you don't want painted, double check yourself, primer, paint, and clear coat has a habit of finding places you have forgotten. Make sure after you have ruffed up/sanded, you clean the area of any matter, and grease. Apply your primer, if you have a fan it helps the drying process, I applied three coats (easy on the first two coats). Next is the basecoat color, same process as the primer - making sure you let the paint dry in between each coat, don't rush it. When you start to apply the clear coat, you feel like a pro by now, but don't let you guard down now. One little slip, tip, or flick can damage all your hard work. After the last coat of clear coat has gotten past the tacky stage, remove the masking tape - VERY SLOW & EASY!!! I put the fan on the area over night, and let the paint cure/harden. After the paint has hardened, you can take a rubbing compound, and put a shine on the clear coat (or don't, for a semi/flat look). Some people will also wet sand in between each coat of primer, base color and even clear coat (it is up to you).The process above works for me, I hope you can use all or some of the above steps in your bowtie painting process." __________________ Last edited by PonyMan; 01-28-2010 at 10:09 AM.

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