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remdds · 05-18-2011, 01:03 AM

SATXLS3: Did you paint those bowties yourself or hire it out? Looks good.

liquidsmoke · 05-18-2011, 02:43 AM

Didn't have any problems with my tint and the windows. But I made it a point to get the tint done on one of the hottest days in the summer and made sure the installer knew and was comfortable with the windows moving every time he opened the door.

jjjaroscak · 05-18-2011, 11:50 AM

I did the faded gills, very subtle but I didn't want anything to stand out

jjjaroscak · 05-18-2011, 10:24 PM

Here's side views for you

My Caroline · 05-18-2011, 10:40 PM

If you haven't already placed the order, I wouldn't pay for bowtie decals. You end up paying $10+ for a small square of vinyl when it costs about $10 for a roll of it at autozone and craft stores. If you have a local sign shop, they may even give you enough scrap or "sample" to get the job done free.

HeadlightArmor · 05-20-2011, 09:47 AM

Partial to going the Carbon Fiber Wrap route:

DIY on Camaro5 here

More in vendor thread here

remdds · 06-13-2011, 01:36 PM

I couldn't find spray touch-up locally. And it woulda cost around $80 at paintscratch.com. So when I had her tinted last week I had the guys tape out the bowties to match her silver stripes. Cost $15 per and they did the work and its guaranteed. I'm still getting used to it.
The tint looks great. I wish I had it done sooner. Got 15% on the rear sides and rear. Got legal maximum (35% for TN) on front. TN doesn't allow the windshield to be done. Plenty of guys ignore the law and go with 15% all the way around but I figured why get hassled by the guys and gals in the blue uniforms.

Jajru · 06-13-2011, 04:13 PM

1. On the bowties i just plastidipped my front one yesterday. Has a nice matte black color. With mine i just pulled out the bowtie and masked/sprayed it along with my tail bezels.... $7 can from home depot. Im gonna do the rear one this weekend once i figure out what kind of adhesive i need to replace the bowtie on the back since i have the 2011. Vinyl is a great easy option too... no need to remove anything plus you can pick a variety of colors if you dont like it simply peel it off.
2. It just seems like the install didnt go well or you didnt allow enough time for it to cure
3. Dont like em' personally so have no idea

05-18-2011, 01:03 AM	#15
remdds Floss 'em if you got 'em! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 CGM Join Date: May 2011 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 177	SATXLS3: Did you paint those bowties yourself or hire it out? Looks good. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, L99, with K&N CAI, CGM w/silver stripes, chromed tail bezels painted, window tint. Wish List: ZL1 (CGM?)

05-18-2011, 02:43 AM	#16
liquidsmoke Two Miles An Hour Drives: SIM 2LT RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 1,209	Didn't have any problems with my tint and the windows. But I made it a point to get the tint done on one of the hottest days in the summer and made sure the installer knew and was comfortable with the windows moving every time he opened the door. __________________ expect nothing, but take everything

05-20-2011, 09:47 AM	#20
HeadlightArmor Drives: Company Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: headlightarmor.com Posts: 2,491	Camaro Bow Ties Wrapped in 3D Carbon Fiber Wrap Partial to going the Carbon Fiber Wrap route: DIY on Camaro5 here More in vendor thread here

06-13-2011, 01:36 PM	#21
remdds Floss 'em if you got 'em! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 CGM Join Date: May 2011 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 177	I couldn't find spray touch-up locally. And it woulda cost around $80 at paintscratch.com. So when I had her tinted last week I had the guys tape out the bowties to match her silver stripes. Cost $15 per and they did the work and its guaranteed. I'm still getting used to it. The tint looks great. I wish I had it done sooner. Got 15% on the rear sides and rear. Got legal maximum (35% for TN) on front. TN doesn't allow the windshield to be done. Plenty of guys ignore the law and go with 15% all the way around but I figured why get hassled by the guys and gals in the blue uniforms. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, L99, with K&N CAI, CGM w/silver stripes, chromed tail bezels painted, window tint. Wish List: ZL1 (CGM?)

06-13-2011, 04:13 PM	#22
Jajru Drives: a pretty darn good vehicle Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Anaheim CA Posts: 108	1. On the bowties i just plastidipped my front one yesterday. Has a nice matte black color. With mine i just pulled out the bowtie and masked/sprayed it along with my tail bezels.... $7 can from home depot. Im gonna do the rear one this weekend once i figure out what kind of adhesive i need to replace the bowtie on the back since i have the 2011. Vinyl is a great easy option too... no need to remove anything plus you can pick a variety of colors if you dont like it simply peel it off. 2. It just seems like the install didnt go well or you didnt allow enough time for it to cure 3. Dont like em' personally so have no idea __________________

05-18-2011, 11:50 AM	#17
jjjaroscak Drives: Cyber Gray 2011 2LT Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kern County, CA Posts: 168 View My Garage	I did the faded gills, very subtle but I didn't want anything to stand out

05-18-2011, 10:24 PM	#18
jjjaroscak Drives: Cyber Gray 2011 2LT Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kern County, CA Posts: 168 View My Garage	Here's side views for you

05-18-2011, 10:40 PM	#19
My Caroline Drives: Black 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,694	If you haven't already placed the order, I wouldn't pay for bowtie decals. You end up paying $10+ for a small square of vinyl when it costs about $10 for a roll of it at autozone and craft stores. If you have a local sign shop, they may even give you enough scrap or "sample" to get the job done free.

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