Black bowtie and de-badging ? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

veyron · 07-25-2009, 06:30 PM

So finally I got my baby 2 days ago (Black/Inferno orange 2LT, 6 speed manual, RS package).

First of all I want to thank entire Camaro5 members and moderators, my buying experience would have been horrible without the information I obtained reading the forum. so big THANK YOU to all of you!

I want to upgrade to a black bow tie front and back. How is it done? Does the bow ties have to be swaped out? If so, where can I buy them? If they need to be painted, can you recomend anyone who already had it done? I live in Southern California.

And has anyone removed the "RS" badging? Does it leave any holes behind? Also the CAMARO lettering and GM badge on both sides on the fenders, do those leaves holes behind if removed?

I was also thinking of removing the GM badges but leaving the CAMARO letters but painting them black. I think to do that I need to order new lettering and have them painted then remove old lettering and apply new painted ones on the car, any ideas?

ljustin293 · 07-25-2009, 06:47 PM

you can have the bowtie painted or there is vinal coverings from some companies here on the boards..congrats on your car

Timberline · 07-25-2009, 06:55 PM

I would expect that the RS, GM, "CAMARO" emblems are attached double sided tape and are simply stuck on like a sticker. The problem you will have is reattaching the "CAMARO" names on each fender is keeping them perfectly straight when you reapply them after painting.
The rear bowtie is bolted on. Use the vinyl stickers like ljustin293 said.

19K3SS · 07-25-2009, 08:46 PM

The front bowtie attaches to the front grill with 4 tabs... clips in, tabs needs to be squeezed together to pull out... some say you have to take off the front fascia to get to the tabs, but the guy in the bodyshop at my dealership was able to swap out my front bowties in 30seconds w/out removing the fascia....
The rear bowtie is held on by 3M automotive tape. Yes, there are two holes left behind, and there are two "studs" on the back of the bowtie... only to ensure you don't end up w/ a crooked bowtie.
Your dealership's parts dept should be able to order you new bowties if you want, or their bodyshop should be able to paint them while still on the car... your call.

Here's my thread on mine: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32729

veyron · 07-26-2009, 02:18 PM

Thank you guys!!!

patriotpa · 07-26-2009, 02:24 PM

GM built you a great car. A little advertising for them isn't much to ask for. Be proud it's a Chevy!

SSCamaro2010 · 07-26-2009, 05:54 PM

If we use the bowties on the car to turn black. What is the process in doing so.??

World of Wheels · 07-26-2009, 08:17 PM

sand, primer, paint

SSCamaro2010 · 07-26-2009, 08:23 PM

Okay is there a way of getting the clear part of the bowtie off to be able to get the the bronze part,also I'm finding it hard to be ableto get it off, any suggestions?

Defenderworx · 07-27-2009, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veyron

So finally I got my baby 2 days ago (Black/Inferno orange 2LT, 6 speed manual, RS package).

First of all I want to thank entire Camaro5 members and moderators, my buying experience would have been horrible without the information I obtained reading the forum. so big THANK YOU to all of you!

I want to upgrade to a black bow tie front and back. How is it done? Does the bow ties have to be swaped out? If so, where can I buy them? If they need to be painted, can you recomend anyone who already had it done? I live in Southern California.

And has anyone removed the "RS" badging? Does it leave any holes behind? Also the CAMARO lettering and GM badge on both sides on the fenders, do those leaves holes behind if removed?

I was also thinking of removing the GM badges but leaving the CAMARO letters but painting them black. I think to do that I need to order new lettering and have them painted then remove old lettering and apply new painted ones on the car, any ideas?

We manufactured a front and rear replacement bowtie in black or chrome, GM Official Licensed. Please check out one of our vendors at http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Addicted-Auto-Accessories
Thanks!

07-25-2009, 06:30 PM	#1
veyron Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 28	Black bowtie and de-badging ? So finally I got my baby 2 days ago (Black/Inferno orange 2LT, 6 speed manual, RS package). First of all I want to thank entire Camaro5 members and moderators, my buying experience would have been horrible without the information I obtained reading the forum. so big THANK YOU to all of you! I want to upgrade to a black bow tie front and back. How is it done? Does the bow ties have to be swaped out? If so, where can I buy them? If they need to be painted, can you recomend anyone who already had it done? I live in Southern California. And has anyone removed the "RS" badging? Does it leave any holes behind? Also the CAMARO lettering and GM badge on both sides on the fenders, do those leaves holes behind if removed? I was also thinking of removing the GM badges but leaving the CAMARO letters but painting them black. I think to do that I need to order new lettering and have them painted then remove old lettering and apply new painted ones on the car, any ideas?

07-25-2009, 06:55 PM	#3
Timberline Drives: 2010 SS/RS,LS3,M6,VR Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA-1 Posts: 259 View My Garage	I would expect that the RS, GM, "CAMARO" emblems are attached double sided tape and are simply stuck on like a sticker. The problem you will have is reattaching the "CAMARO" names on each fender is keeping them perfectly straight when you reapply them after painting. The rear bowtie is bolted on. Use the vinyl stickers like ljustin293 said. __________________ 2SS/RS, Victory Red, Black Leather, LS3, 6spd, Polished wheels - R6P -

07-25-2009, 08:46 PM	#4
19K3SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lincoln Park, MI Posts: 237	The front bowtie attaches to the front grill with 4 tabs... clips in, tabs needs to be squeezed together to pull out... some say you have to take off the front fascia to get to the tabs, but the guy in the bodyshop at my dealership was able to swap out my front bowties in 30seconds w/out removing the fascia.... The rear bowtie is held on by 3M automotive tape. Yes, there are two holes left behind, and there are two "studs" on the back of the bowtie... only to ensure you don't end up w/ a crooked bowtie. Your dealership's parts dept should be able to order you new bowties if you want, or their bodyshop should be able to paint them while still on the car... your call. Here's my thread on mine: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32729 __________________ Delivered 29May09: 2SS/RS Black w/ CGM Rally Stripes, Black Int, 6spd, 20" Polished VIN: 2G1FT1EW2A9108883

07-25-2009, 06:47 PM	#2
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	you can have the bowtie painted or there is vinal coverings from some companies here on the boards..congrats on your car

07-26-2009, 02:18 PM	#5
veyron Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 28	Thank you guys!!!

07-26-2009, 02:24 PM	#6
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	GM built you a great car. A little advertising for them isn't much to ask for. Be proud it's a Chevy!

07-26-2009, 05:54 PM	#7
SSCamaro2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kenosha/wi Posts: 280	If we use the bowties on the car to turn black. What is the process in doing so.??

07-26-2009, 08:17 PM	#8
World of Wheels Drives: 2SS Spaceship Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan City Indiana Posts: 210	sand, primer, paint

07-26-2009, 08:23 PM	#9
SSCamaro2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kenosha/wi Posts: 280	Okay is there a way of getting the clear part of the bowtie off to be able to get the the bronze part,also I'm finding it hard to be ableto get it off, any suggestions?