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lakers171 · 09-20-2009, 09:25 PM

so i tried installing bowties today and it didn't go so well i started at the end and not the middle thats where i made the mistake, but the good thing is that i got this for 8 bucks on Ebay and now i bought 2 sets from Xmicro_SS, any help from anyone would be great and for those who are planning to instal you should see this thread first so your not wasting money like me

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Revo1 · 09-20-2009, 09:28 PM

Yeeeeikes... Sux dude. Is it going to come off ok?

gabraddock · 09-20-2009, 09:32 PM

You need to heat the bowtie with a kindling tourch. You run it by really quickly just enough to warm it. This will allow you to stretch the bowtie out. Use an exacto knife to pop the air bubbles then smooth it out.

d69chris · 09-20-2009, 10:10 PM

Use a hair dryer and be real slow about shrinking it up.

bluch · 09-20-2009, 10:12 PM

that front one is tough! i screwed mine up the 1st attempt as well :( but i ordered an extra set so i got it much better on the 2nd try

ZYAL8R · 09-20-2009, 10:15 PM

Those wrinkles are too severe for any kind of shrinking. Your best bet is to rip it off and start over. BUT next time spray a water and dawn solution on the bowtie, lay down the sticker and squegee out water.

ZYAL8R · 09-20-2009, 10:17 PM

I forgot to add.....the front bowtie is much more curved than the back, of course it will be more difficult to place.......i failed too!

ddunerider · 09-20-2009, 10:28 PM

Dude!!

Nice try ......lol

lakers171 · 09-20-2009, 10:40 PM

yea i ripped it theres no way to really take it off and start over so you do it right the first time or throw it away and get a new one

Xmicro_SS · 09-20-2009, 11:09 PM

WHEN INSTALLING THIS TYPE OF VINYL

Here is one tip:

lakers171 · 09-21-2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Xmicro_SS

Hey Lakers171,

Don't sweat it, you get step by step directions with your order. Follow what I send you and you should be fine. I highly recommend a wet Install and my directions will explain what to do. Contact me if you have any questions!

A hair dryer does help with small "fingers" you can get toward the end. It is more about pulling the vinyl outward as you squeegee it down. If you stretch too much you can always trim the excess.
You do need patience and time, do not rush the project! I sent you a PM!

The Metallic Imperial Blue will be much closer in color to your car than those ones from EBAY.

thanks like i said these were on ebay for a very reasonable price but now im paying more and wasting more time, i should have just ordered from you from the beginning, i just wanted to show someone that hasn't done it that its harder than what it looks.

Xmicro_SS · 09-21-2009, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakers171

thanks like i said these were on ebay for a very reasonable price but now im paying more and wasting more time, i should have just ordered from you from the beginning, i just wanted to show someone that hasn't done it that its harder than what it looks.

They are tricky, I did one for a local customer today in one shot and it came out nice, it just takes practice to get it perfect.

67camaro99 · 09-21-2009, 04:17 PM

Better quality vinyl too, I imagine.
I had but some stripes for ex-wife mustang, but vinyl was sooo cheap, it was inflexible...
You really do get what you paid for...

Xmicro_SS · 09-21-2009, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67camaro99

Better quality vinyl too, I imagine.
I had but some stripes for ex-wife mustang, but vinyl was sooo cheap, it was inflexible...
You really do get what you paid for...

That was probably a Calendered vinyl. It is thicker and less pliable.

09-20-2009, 09:25 PM	#1
lakers171 SoCal MAYHEM Drives: 2010 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawthorne, Ca Posts: 2,831 View My Garage	Warning: Bowties so i tried installing bowties today and it didn't go so well i started at the end and not the middle thats where i made the mistake, but the good thing is that i got this for 8 bucks on Ebay and now i bought 2 sets from Xmicro_SS, any help from anyone would be great and for those who are planning to instal you should see this thread first so your not wasting money like me __________________ Last edited by lakers171; 09-21-2009 at 12:48 AM.

09-20-2009, 09:28 PM	#2
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Yeeeeikes... Sux dude. Is it going to come off ok? __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

09-20-2009, 10:10 PM	#4
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,608 View My Garage	Use a hair dryer and be real slow about shrinking it up. __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

09-20-2009, 10:12 PM	#5
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	that front one is tough! i screwed mine up the 1st attempt as well :( but i ordered an extra set so i got it much better on the 2nd try __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

09-20-2009, 10:15 PM	#6
ZYAL8R Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my garage Posts: 905	Those wrinkles are too severe for any kind of shrinking. Your best bet is to rip it off and start over. BUT next time spray a water and dawn solution on the bowtie, lay down the sticker and squegee out water. __________________ 2010 Chevy Camaro Black on Black! 84' Chevy S-10 91' Chevy S-10 Ext. Cab 90' GMC Sierra Reg. Cab 350 V8 2003 GMC Sierra HD 4x4 Crew 6.0 2005 GMC Yukon 5.3 2008 GMC Ext. Cab 4x4 5.3 2008 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 This truck man is about to go for something a little more sporty.

09-20-2009, 09:32 PM	#3
gabraddock Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro Rally Yellow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fremont, Bay Area, Ca Posts: 1,407 View My Garage	You need to heat the bowtie with a kindling tourch. You run it by really quickly just enough to warm it. This will allow you to stretch the bowtie out. Use an exacto knife to pop the air bubbles then smooth it out.

09-20-2009, 10:17 PM	#7
ZYAL8R Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my garage Posts: 905	I forgot to add.....the front bowtie is much more curved than the back, of course it will be more difficult to place.......i failed too! __________________ 2010 Chevy Camaro Black on Black! 84' Chevy S-10 91' Chevy S-10 Ext. Cab 90' GMC Sierra Reg. Cab 350 V8 2003 GMC Sierra HD 4x4 Crew 6.0 2005 GMC Yukon 5.3 2008 GMC Ext. Cab 4x4 5.3 2008 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 This truck man is about to go for something a little more sporty.

09-20-2009, 10:28 PM	#8
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	Dude!! Nice try ......lol __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

09-20-2009, 10:40 PM	#9
lakers171 SoCal MAYHEM Drives: 2010 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawthorne, Ca Posts: 2,831 View My Garage	yea i ripped it theres no way to really take it off and start over so you do it right the first time or throw it away and get a new one __________________

09-20-2009, 11:09 PM	#10
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	WHEN INSTALLING THIS TYPE OF VINYL Here is one tip: Attached Images __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK Last edited by Xmicro_SS; 10-06-2009 at 09:45 PM.

09-21-2009, 04:17 PM	#13
67camaro99 Account Suspended Drives: 67, 69, 99 +2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 601	Better quality vinyl too, I imagine. I had but some stripes for ex-wife mustang, but vinyl was sooo cheap, it was inflexible... You really do get what you paid for...