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BGKBCK · 10-13-2015, 05:12 PM

I know, I know, very important thread but I decided to de-badge my car and the only thing left is that tiny ZL1 badge in the front grill. How in the world does that thing come off? Thanks in advance!

Jackass · 10-13-2015, 06:42 PM

I did mine a while back , it's way easier to do if you remove the metal plate around the front of the radiator
It's about 12 /15 screws but will save you lots of agravation then by doing it the other way

http://youtu.be/rGY6CenR6FE

Battlezone580 · 10-13-2015, 06:53 PM

I'm guessing your going for more of a sleeper approach? All the ZL1 badges pretty much give the car away!

As far as removing the badge I can't help you there lol.

tonyfred · 10-13-2015, 08:14 PM

I replaced my bowtie and ZL1 emblem. The ZL1 emblem is held on by 3M tape and has two small tabs on the back of it. Gently work it off with a small screwdriver being careful as it is plastic.
This will leave a section of the grill that is formed in the shape of the emblem with holes for the tabs, so it is noticeable that it has been removed.
(and I had Jannetty Racing install their 100 HP package so 680 is accurate. Just in case anyone wondered)

winterboy8 · 10-14-2015, 05:20 AM

^^ that's a cool custom badge. Not to burst your bubble, but Jannetty packages are RWHP and as the stock is 580 at the crank, with Jannetty's 100 RWHP kit, you should be closer to 700 hp. Maybe Ted should offer these badges with his kits, that would be a nice addition.

tonyfred · 10-14-2015, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by winterboy8

^^ that's a cool custom badge. Not to burst your bubble, but Jannetty packages are RWHP and as the stock is 580 at the crank, with Jannetty's 100 RWHP kit, you should be closer to 700 hp. Maybe Ted should offer these badges with his kits, that would be a nice addition.

Thanks. I talked with Ted and he thought 100 at the crank was a fair estimate with the 75 rear HP package. I didn't want to overstate anything so I went with that. I plan on adding more so the badge will change. I made the 680 HP badge from chrome emblems I ordered online.

BGKBCK · 10-15-2015, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DreamDiesel420

I'm guessing your going for more of a sleeper approach? All the ZL1 badges pretty much give the car away!

As far as removing the badge I can't help you there lol.

Pretty much. I just think it looks cleaner with everything off. Bowties, letters, badges. Paint and pipes are all that matters on the outside

BGKBCK · 10-15-2015, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tonyfred

I replaced my bowtie and ZL1 emblem. The ZL1 emblem is held on by 3M tape and has two small tabs on the back of it. Gently work it off with a small screwdriver being careful as it is plastic.
This will leave a section of the grill that is formed in the shape of the emblem with holes for the tabs, so it is noticeable that it has been removed.
(and I had Jannetty Racing install their 100 HP package so 680 is accurate. Just in case anyone wondered)

Good to know. I'm assuming you pried it off from the outside and not from the top via the engine compartment?

Normagene · 10-15-2015, 10:05 AM

Removing that grill badge is a pain in the neck. So was the bow tie, changed it with a black one. But for the grill ZL1 emblem I did t want that empty spot in the grill, so instead I bought a spray can of Plasti-Dip, $6, and blacked it out. Did the hood, and rear ones with Plasti-Dip as well. Oh, and the gas cover.

tonyfred · 10-15-2015, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BGKBCK

Good to know. I'm assuming you pried it off from the outside and not from the top via the engine compartment?

That is correct. All done from the outside.

nvydvr · 10-15-2015, 10:16 AM

When I had my 1LE I removed the SS badges to put on 1LE badges. The grill badge was the same with two alignment tabs on the back. I used dental floss to "saw" through the tape and slowly pull the badge off. I worked the floss up to, over and under the tab then pulled the badge out slightly to get the floss past the tab... Kinda slow but the floss left zero scarring and using mint floss it smelled nice.

sbubbaklein · 10-15-2015, 10:56 AM

emblem pros makes a cover plate to dress up the grill after the emblem comes off http://emblempros.com/inc/sdetail/3445/20699

tonyfred · 10-15-2015, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sbubbaklein

emblem pros makes a cover plate to dress up the grill after the emblem comes off http://emblempros.com/inc/sdetail/3445/20699

Excellent info. A must have for the black out enthusiasts.

Normagene · 10-18-2015, 12:47 PM

A pic of mine, plasti-dip, can easily reverse anytime.

10-13-2015, 05:12 PM	#1
BGKBCK Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 86	Removing Front Grill ZL1 Badge I know, I know, very important thread but I decided to de-badge my car and the only thing left is that tiny ZL1 badge in the front grill. How in the world does that thing come off? Thanks in advance! __________________ 2014 Ashen Grey Metallic ZL1

10-13-2015, 06:53 PM	#3
Battlezone580 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE, 1969 Nova SS 396 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 790 View My Garage	I'm guessing your going for more of a sleeper approach? All the ZL1 badges pretty much give the car away! As far as removing the badge I can't help you there lol. __________________ 18 ZL1 1LE\|M6\|Nav\|PDR\|CF Hood\|CF WING\|CF Dash\|Tow Hook\|

10-13-2015, 08:14 PM	#4
tonyfred Drives: 2013 ZL1-Victory Red-Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jackson TN Posts: 1,105	I replaced my bowtie and ZL1 emblem. The ZL1 emblem is held on by 3M tape and has two small tabs on the back of it. Gently work it off with a small screwdriver being careful as it is plastic. This will leave a section of the grill that is formed in the shape of the emblem with holes for the tabs, so it is noticeable that it has been removed. (and I had Jannetty Racing install their 100 HP package so 680 is accurate. Just in case anyone wondered) Attached Images __________________

10-14-2015, 05:20 AM	#5
winterboy8 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Blue Velvet Metallic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 720 View My Garage	^^ that's a cool custom badge. Not to burst your bubble, but Jannetty packages are RWHP and as the stock is 580 at the crank, with Jannetty's 100 RWHP kit, you should be closer to 700 hp. Maybe Ted should offer these badges with his kits, that would be a nice addition. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, ARH LT, SW 3" catback, JRE tune, Elite-2 CC, VMAX TB, Big Gulp, WW II relo, Lingenfelter S/C reservoir

10-15-2015, 10:16 AM	#11
nvydvr Drives: 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Panama City Beach, Florida Posts: 1,097	When I had my 1LE I removed the SS badges to put on 1LE badges. The grill badge was the same with two alignment tabs on the back. I used dental floss to "saw" through the tape and slowly pull the badge off. I worked the floss up to, over and under the tab then pulled the badge out slightly to get the floss past the tab... Kinda slow but the floss left zero scarring and using mint floss it smelled nice. __________________ Alex 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Panama City Beach, FL

10-13-2015, 06:42 PM	#2
Jackass Doing what I like to do Drives: 1963 Landrover Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Almost at the corner ! Posts: 667	I did mine a while back , it's way easier to do if you remove the metal plate around the front of the radiator It's about 12 /15 screws but will save you lots of agravation then by doing it the other way http://youtu.be/rGY6CenR6FE

10-15-2015, 10:05 AM	#9
Normagene Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray M6 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	Removing that grill badge is a pain in the neck. So was the bow tie, changed it with a black one. But for the grill ZL1 emblem I did t want that empty spot in the grill, so instead I bought a spray can of Plasti-Dip, $6, and blacked it out. Did the hood, and rear ones with Plasti-Dip as well. Oh, and the gas cover.

10-15-2015, 10:56 AM	#12
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	emblem pros makes a cover plate to dress up the grill after the emblem comes off http://emblempros.com/inc/sdetail/3445/20699 __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

10-18-2015, 12:47 PM	#14
Normagene Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray M6 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	A pic of mine, plasti-dip, can easily reverse anytime.