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ttexxan · 02-20-2010, 08:25 PM

Well today attempted taking off bowtie and place SS badge as seen on others here. Fishing wire, hair dryer and ready to go. I manage to get fishing wire under badge and worked my way towards the middle. Fishing line kept breaking. Apperently there are two plastic post that go into two holes in the trunks lid. ( I knew about the holes, but for some reason didnt think about the posts) I manage to get corners lifted, but when attempting to remove badge the corners made impressions in the paint. In one area very deep..Long story short undable to use the SS unless wanting blemish in paint where the corners of the bowtie sat. I could have caused these impressions when removing so be very very careful if wanting to do this mod or when removing Bowtie in general. The two posts going into the trunk make it very difficult to get bowtie off easly.

I ended up replacing the bowtie, but concerned about the lower drivers side corner and impression made. Very small, but one of those things you know is there and want to correct. Or more like kicking yourself and wanting to make right. The only solution I could find at the momemt was cutting of the drivers side post. This allows movement of the badge from side to side. I can nudge just enough to line up covering the blimish. However need to brainstrom how to secure in place while mantaining that exact position. If you move slightly area exposed. I thought about using AAC bowtie with LED but unsure if it will overlap enough to cover the area. If slightly larger it should work fine also. Anyone know the deminsions??

Soooo be careful when removing and protect the corners...Very bummed not able to use the SS like I wanted. Only was is to repaint lid and that just not worth it.

Good thing though installed my Billet Pedals today and look AUSOME along with getting my Loyd matts with Camaro/SS. Very nice product...

SSTony · 02-20-2010, 09:18 PM

just remove it and buy the blackout for the back and then put the SS emblem on. that is what i did.

before

after

jimmie.briseno · 02-20-2010, 09:31 PM

very creative fix SSTony

ttexxan · 02-20-2010, 09:51 PM

hmmmmmmmm Now you have me thinking!!!! Where would I get black out peice Kinda like that

SSTony · 02-20-2010, 09:54 PM

i got mine on ebay. make sure you tell the person not to precut the bowtie. there is the magnet version and the sticker version. like i said dont get the one precut for the bowtie.

ttexxan · 02-20-2010, 09:57 PM

what version you recomemd as far as sticker or magnet? Thanks for the help and will make sure to get without bowtie

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-20-2010, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttexxan

hmmmmmmmm Now you have me thinking!!!! Where would I get black out peice Kinda like that

My Elementary School Art teacher once told me something that stuck for some reason:
"You can turn a 'mistake' into 'on purpose' by changing your drawing."

autoguy · 02-20-2010, 10:22 PM

We have the rear blackouts here.... http://www.ridergraphix.com/2010_Cam..._Blackout.html

With or without the bowtie pre-cut. If you have the bowtie off already, I would go with style B.

ttexxan · 02-20-2010, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by autoguy

We have the rear blackouts here.... http://www.ridergraphix.com/2010_Cam..._Blackout.html

With or without the bowtie pre-cut. If you have the bowtie off already, I would go with style B.

Funny I just pm you

SSTony · 02-20-2010, 11:06 PM

well i went with the sticker. it took some time getting all the bubbles out but it came out ok. the magnet one has to come off and you must clean behind it all the time. Go with the sticker IMO

chrisgalles · 02-21-2010, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

My Elementary School Art teacher once told me something that stuck for some reason:
"You can turn a 'mistake' into 'on purpose' by changing your drawing."

I'm gonna steal that

TRSS2 · 03-15-2010, 10:32 AM

i know this may sound silly, but I removed my bowtie yesterday and ran into a similar issue, of being able to get the sides upand not the middle, then I got a zip tie and zipped it together just a bit and wedged it under the bowtie and pulled it right off, no blemishes, no scratches, no problem

2010 SSRS · 03-15-2010, 10:51 AM

that's why I'm not changing any of my emblems.

2010Bill · 03-15-2010, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRSS2

i know this may sound silly, but I removed my bowtie yesterday and ran into a similar issue, of being able to get the sides upand not the middle, then I got a zip tie and zipped it together just a bit and wedged it under the bowtie and pulled it right off, no blemishes, no scratches, no problem

Good catch

.....That's what I'll be doing this afternoon after work.....

02-20-2010, 08:25 PM	#1
ttexxan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 926	Learn from my mistake on SS Rear Well today attempted taking off bowtie and place SS badge as seen on others here. Fishing wire, hair dryer and ready to go. I manage to get fishing wire under badge and worked my way towards the middle. Fishing line kept breaking. Apperently there are two plastic post that go into two holes in the trunks lid. ( I knew about the holes, but for some reason didnt think about the posts) I manage to get corners lifted, but when attempting to remove badge the corners made impressions in the paint. In one area very deep..Long story short undable to use the SS unless wanting blemish in paint where the corners of the bowtie sat. I could have caused these impressions when removing so be very very careful if wanting to do this mod or when removing Bowtie in general. The two posts going into the trunk make it very difficult to get bowtie off easly. I ended up replacing the bowtie, but concerned about the lower drivers side corner and impression made. Very small, but one of those things you know is there and want to correct. Or more like kicking yourself and wanting to make right. The only solution I could find at the momemt was cutting of the drivers side post. This allows movement of the badge from side to side. I can nudge just enough to line up covering the blimish. However need to brainstrom how to secure in place while mantaining that exact position. If you move slightly area exposed. I thought about using AAC bowtie with LED but unsure if it will overlap enough to cover the area. If slightly larger it should work fine also. Anyone know the deminsions?? Soooo be careful when removing and protect the corners...Very bummed not able to use the SS like I wanted. Only was is to repaint lid and that just not worth it. Good thing though installed my Billet Pedals today and look AUSOME along with getting my Loyd matts with Camaro/SS. Very nice product...

02-20-2010, 09:18 PM	#2
SSTony Drives: SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Piscataway NJ Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	just remove it and buy the blackout for the back and then put the SS emblem on. that is what i did. before after __________________

02-20-2010, 09:54 PM	#5
SSTony Drives: SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Piscataway NJ Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	i got mine on ebay. make sure you tell the person not to precut the bowtie. there is the magnet version and the sticker version. like i said dont get the one precut for the bowtie. __________________

02-20-2010, 11:06 PM	#10
SSTony Drives: SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Piscataway NJ Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	well i went with the sticker. it took some time getting all the bubbles out but it came out ok. the magnet one has to come off and you must clean behind it all the time. Go with the sticker IMO __________________

03-15-2010, 10:32 AM	#12
TRSS2 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2LT Black RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lynn Haven, FL Posts: 103	i know this may sound silly, but I removed my bowtie yesterday and ran into a similar issue, of being able to get the sides upand not the middle, then I got a zip tie and zipped it together just a bit and wedged it under the bowtie and pulled it right off, no blemishes, no scratches, no problem __________________ 2010 2LT/RS Black(exterior) on Black(Interior Leather) on Black(Flat Black Powdercoated Rims) AAC interior red dome lights, footwell lights, SMD wheel well lights, led pods, afterburners(SMD), RED/WHITE halo headlights and fog lights, Nite Rider scanner times 2, illuminated bowtie, T-REX black phantom billet grill upper and lower, had vinyl blackouts-they turned out to be illegal . Soon to have LTLAudio door projectors. Last edited by TRSS2; 03-15-2010 at 10:33 AM. Reason: grammar

02-20-2010, 09:31 PM	#3
jimmie.briseno Drives: camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MS Posts: 621	very creative fix SSTony

02-20-2010, 09:51 PM	#4
ttexxan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 926	hmmmmmmmm Now you have me thinking!!!! Where would I get black out peice Kinda like that

02-20-2010, 09:57 PM	#6
ttexxan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 926	what version you recomemd as far as sticker or magnet? Thanks for the help and will make sure to get without bowtie

02-20-2010, 10:22 PM	#8
autoguy Drives: 10 SS,11 SS Pace, 13 ZL1 IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,733 View My Garage	We have the rear blackouts here.... http://www.ridergraphix.com/2010_Cam..._Blackout.html With or without the bowtie pre-cut. If you have the bowtie off already, I would go with style B.

03-15-2010, 10:51 AM	#13
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	that's why I'm not changing any of my emblems.

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