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topgun1 · 10-10-2009, 12:05 PM

Just put these mirror stainless steel "LS3" badges on both sides of the hood bulge that I got from emblempros.com. They look real good on it, almost like factory.

If you're putting these on, make sure it's fairly warm outside or use a hair dryer to heat up the 3M adhesive and also make sure that the adhesive is centered along the back of the emblem so that it doesn't show around the edges once you get it on. I used a razor or dremel tool to trim the edges before since there was a little excess. You'll probably need a razor to initially get a corner peeling off of the adhesive since the red backing is not easy to remove otherwise. Also need to have it positioned exactly where you want it because once these go on, they're not coming off! I just used a ruler and lined it up along the top angle of each side of the hood bulge and measured a set amount back from the edge of the bulge near the windshield, spaced each letter out 1/8"

blackZbandit · 10-10-2009, 01:26 PM

NICE!

ozman2005 · 10-10-2009, 04:46 PM

I like it a lot. How do you think they would look on a car with the hood stripes? I'd really like to try something like this with my car, but I've got the cyber gray hood stripes and am not too sure how the final product will come out.

Nice job

topgun1 · 10-10-2009, 06:11 PM

I think they would set off the stripes, the mirror finish with the cyber gray background, would definitely stand out more. I originally had the cyber gray stripes ordered, but decided for the clean lines. go for it!

MR. FBDY · 10-10-2009, 06:39 PM

I bought them too. They are quality peices. The only problem I have when I got them was the rough edges. You could see where the cutter started and ended. I took my dremel and smoothed all the edges. It will prevent the dry cloth or wax towel from catching on them.

WadeWilson · 10-10-2009, 06:44 PM

Those look nice. Where did you guys get them and do they have ones for L99?

SPANKT U · 10-10-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MR. FBDY

I bought them too. They are quality peices. The only problem I have when I got them was the rough edges. You could see where the cutter started and ended. I took my dremel and smoothed all the edges. It will prevent the dry cloth or wax towel from catching on them.

No it won't. Mine made it through 2 car washings before the "L" broke on one side. I had to take them off. They collect dust too.

DarricSS · 10-10-2009, 07:25 PM

Looks good! Do they match the word Camaro and SS on the side too?

topgun1 · 10-10-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Stang_Killer

Those look nice. Where did you guys get them and do they have ones for L99?

emblempros.com and yes, have them for the L99 as well as other emblems

topgun1 · 10-10-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DarricSS

Looks good! Do they match the word Camaro and SS on the side too?

pretty close, not as thick though.

topgun1 · 10-10-2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SPANKT U

No it won't. Mine made it through 2 car washings before the "L" broke on one side. I had to take them off. They collect dust too.

this is not good--was it hand washing?

MR. FBDY · 10-12-2009, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPANKT U

No it won't. Mine made it through 2 car washings before the "L" broke on one side. I had to take them off. They collect dust too.

What? Do you have the same ones from emblempros? The ones I have are stainless steel and wouldn't break if they get caught with a rag. You must have plastic emblems.

SPANKT U · 11-01-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MR. FBDY

What? Do you have the same ones from emblempros? The ones I have are stainless steel and wouldn't break if they get caught with a rag. You must have plastic emblems.

Yes, they were the black plastic ones. Stay away from them! The SS ones are apparently much better

10-10-2009, 12:05 PM	#1
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,940 View My Garage	New "LS3" badges on the hood! Just put these mirror stainless steel "LS3" badges on both sides of the hood bulge that I got from emblempros.com. They look real good on it, almost like factory. If you're putting these on, make sure it's fairly warm outside or use a hair dryer to heat up the 3M adhesive and also make sure that the adhesive is centered along the back of the emblem so that it doesn't show around the edges once you get it on. I used a razor or dremel tool to trim the edges before since there was a little excess. You'll probably need a razor to initially get a corner peeling off of the adhesive since the red backing is not easy to remove otherwise. Also need to have it positioned exactly where you want it because once these go on, they're not coming off! I just used a ruler and lined it up along the top angle of each side of the hood bulge and measured a set amount back from the edge of the bulge near the windshield, spaced each letter out 1/8" Attached Images __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears.... Last edited by topgun1; 10-10-2009 at 09:22 PM.

10-10-2009, 01:26 PM	#2
blackZbandit Drives: BLACK ON BLACK 2012 CAMARO SS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LOS ANGELES, CA Posts: 743 View My Garage	NICE! __________________ BLACK CAR + FLAT BLACK STRIPES + BLACK WHEELS = BLK PW3R!! **Thanks to Silver Streak for the pic I used to make this sig**

10-10-2009, 04:46 PM	#3
ozman2005 #8504 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 109 View My Garage	I like it a lot. How do you think they would look on a car with the hood stripes? I'd really like to try something like this with my car, but I've got the cyber gray hood stripes and am not too sure how the final product will come out. Nice job __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue, A8, NPP Past: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6, Silver Ice Metallic w/ Cyber Gray Rally Stripe package, Inferno Orange interior, factory "perma-grin" VIN: 2G1FT1EW1A9108504 Delivered 7.7.09

10-10-2009, 06:11 PM	#4
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,940 View My Garage	I think they would set off the stripes, the mirror finish with the cyber gray background, would definitely stand out more. I originally had the cyber gray stripes ordered, but decided for the clean lines. go for it! __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

10-10-2009, 06:39 PM	#5
MR. FBDY FBDY or no Body Drives: 2010 CGM ZL1 clone/13 Silverado HD Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 333	I bought them too. They are quality peices. The only problem I have when I got them was the rough edges. You could see where the cutter started and ended. I took my dremel and smoothed all the edges. It will prevent the dry cloth or wax towel from catching on them. __________________ "Camaro Mike" of NY CGM/M6/ZL1clone/GFX/Hurst/SLP/K&N/BMR/Niche Happily cruizin 7/31/09

10-10-2009, 06:44 PM	#6
WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,156 View My Garage	Those look nice. Where did you guys get them and do they have ones for L99?

10-10-2009, 07:25 PM	#8
DarricSS Drives: '10 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,047	Looks good! Do they match the word Camaro and SS on the side too? __________________ 2010, SIM, 2SS/RS, LS3, CGM Stripes

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