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sigma_1966 · 07-17-2009, 08:45 PM

Sounds simple. How much did you pay. Ridergraphics wants $30.00 for them. thats pretty expensive

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Originally Posted by fee5fofum

Just like what BEAUSBRIGGS quoted in his post , " wasn't hard. Just cut the vinyl a tad larger than the emblem, carefully applied it to make sure there were no bubbles, then used a sharp razor following the grove between the chrome and gold parts.

I took mine to a Vinyl Shop and thats how they did it ...

camaro guy · 08-01-2009, 04:52 PM

i painted mine. just did another coat on the rear. looks better and vinyl doesnt last long.

CDBiker220 · 08-08-2009, 11:58 AM

They have vinyl at walmart. I actually found it near the picture frames. Its flat black with an adhesive backing. $9

buddylok · 08-11-2009, 07:44 AM

i did it !
bought a piece of matte black vinyl from a sign making shop for $10, spent about half an hour trimming and putting it on.

fredbo · 08-11-2009, 10:26 PM

wat should i use to paint them

6liter · 08-19-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fredbo

wat should i use to paint them

Dont paint them. Just do like everyone else is suggesting. by whatever tape color you want, place it over the bowtie and cut it out using a razor blade. It is super simple and cheap.
I bought some red tape and carbon fiber tape. Tried both and decided to stay with carbon fiber.

VcrusaderV · 08-19-2009, 11:13 PM

Paint it with Krylon Fusion semi flat. It will turn out great and last a long time. Ive done all my Chevy's the same way.

Abygale · 08-21-2009, 03:19 PM

Okay, please be gentle, I'm a lady and I've never done this before. I bought the ryder graphixs bowtie blackouts and the back one went on great, the front one was a nightmare and I ended up pulling it off and throwing it away.

I've got some new vinyl and plan to cut it larger than the bowtie and try again. My question is did you guys find you needed to heat it up at all or get it wet (as others have mentioned) to get it to form to the bowtie?

Cmurf_SS · 08-30-2009, 10:18 PM

I used a hairdryer and it worked great... the only problem wa, after 4 days in the sun, it started to wrinkle.. gotta get better vinyl i guess...

kcamarom · 08-31-2009, 10:28 PM

Getting cyber metallic gray. What color bowtie would look best black, gray, or silver? Interior will be gray with black trim.

2010SLVRBULIT · 08-31-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kcamarom

Getting cyber metallic gray. What color bowtie would look best black, gray, or silver? Interior will be gray with black trim.

CF..

2 pieces cut to meet in the middle(no stretching/wrinkles required)

kcamarom · 08-31-2009, 10:51 PM

Thats sick. Did you just buy carbon fiber or did you have to mix and match?

lbs13 · 09-01-2009, 05:18 PM

The carbon fiber looks Sharp!

Infern0 · 09-23-2009, 06:15 PM

I'm gonna do the same; with CF. A roll with way more than you need and adhesive backing $7.99 Auto Zone in the ricer section. Just be quick in that aisle, no one will notice.

08-11-2009, 07:44 AM	#18
buddylok Drives: - Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: - Posts: 458 View My Garage	i did it ! bought a piece of matte black vinyl from a sign making shop for $10, spent about half an hour trimming and putting it on. Attached Images

08-19-2009, 11:13 PM	#21
VcrusaderV Drives: 2018 ZL-1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 362 View My Garage	Paint it with Krylon Fusion semi flat. It will turn out great and last a long time. Ive done all my Chevy's the same way. __________________ 2010 2SS Camaro (sold) 2010 ZL 427 Camaro (sold) 2012 ZL-1 Camaro (sold) 2018 ZL-1 Camaro

08-30-2009, 10:18 PM	#23
Cmurf_SS "SLOMARO" Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temple, GA Posts: 246 View My Garage	I used a hairdryer and it worked great... the only problem wa, after 4 days in the sun, it started to wrinkle.. gotta get better vinyl i guess... __________________ Dyno'd before VARARAM TUNE unit at 390hp

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camaro guy Drives: 2010 camaro LS Join Date: May 2009 Location: missouri Posts: 540 View My Garage	i painted mine. just did another coat on the rear. looks better and vinyl doesnt last long.

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08-11-2009, 10:26 PM	#19
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08-21-2009, 03:19 PM	#22
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kcamarom SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 CGM RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 263	Getting cyber metallic gray. What color bowtie would look best black, gray, or silver? Interior will be gray with black trim.

08-31-2009, 10:51 PM	#26
kcamarom SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 CGM RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 263	Thats sick. Did you just buy carbon fiber or did you have to mix and match?

09-01-2009, 05:18 PM	#27
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09-23-2009, 06:15 PM	#28
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