Vinyl Bowtie Black Outs - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

bluch · 09-14-2009, 07:47 PM

Ok. so this was my first attempt of ever touching/working with vinyl. I ordered the bowtie cutouts from Xmicro_SS right here on Camaro5. He is very professional, answered all my questions and had a GREAT price for all his products. If you are thinking about vinyl for your bowties he is a very good source. He also has many other vinyl products like hood spears and stripes etc. Check out his thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41388 and also http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40063 . He sent me the solutions to work with as well. The back one turned out very well. The front one was very tricky because it comes to a point in the middle. I tried it the first time and totally f@#&$^^ it up. lol

The second time i did a little better, but there is still a little crease in the middle. Oh well, if it really really bothers me I will order another set of bowties and try again i guess. Anyway, i think they look good and I cant wait till my taillight covers get here and it will look very nice.

Here of some pics of the finished product....please don't be to harsh on critiquing my vinyl skills, or lack there of lol

1320junkie · 09-14-2009, 07:51 PM

Nice job

Camaro509 · 09-14-2009, 07:52 PM

A hell of a lot better than I would have done

LS3SSRS · 09-14-2009, 08:20 PM

looks good bluch. funny thing is i ordered these blackouts from xmicro a few days ago too!

bumblebee rules · 09-14-2009, 09:08 PM

They look awesome , GREAT job :-)

bluch · 09-14-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS3SSRS

looks good bluch. funny thing is i ordered these blackouts from xmicro a few days ago too!

nice man! they work really good. Took 7 business days to get mine from him

bluch · 09-14-2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

Nice job

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro509

A hell of a lot better than I would have done

thanks guys

bluch · 09-14-2009, 10:36 PM

i can't believe nobody commented on the goalie pad on the trailer hitch as a safety buffer incase i pull in to close lol

POWERFREAK · 09-14-2009, 10:41 PM

looks good!

I have xmicro's overlays on mine too...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Better quality than some others that I've seen.

Levis · 09-15-2009, 01:05 AM

Very Nice Bluch! I'm thinking i have to have them now!

DocHolliday · 09-15-2009, 10:56 AM

I think I'll be ordering a set of these myself. Thanks for the post B. The tiny blemish on the front bowtie would drive me nuts...I see another bowtie order for you in the near future!

Bell040 · 09-15-2009, 11:04 AM

can you get a closeup of the imperfection on the front bowtie?

Show-Me-SS · 09-15-2009, 11:44 AM

I just got my bow ties from Xmicro yesterday. I plan on having someone tint the windows soon and I think I will ask him to put on the bow ties at the same time. I'm afraid I'll screw them up. I figured the tint guy should have the correct tools to do it right the 1st time. Yours looks good but I would redo the front one that would drive me crazy.

ORANGE U NV · 09-15-2009, 02:47 PM

Putting vinyl over the front bowtie is a little harder than the rear because its angled more. However, do a wet application and heat the material using a hair dryer and it will conform to the shape. Use a oversized peice and trim using the grove between the gold and chrome when done.

09-14-2009, 07:47 PM	#1
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	Vinyl Bowtie Black Outs Ok. so this was my first attempt of ever touching/working with vinyl. I ordered the bowtie cutouts from Xmicro_SS right here on Camaro5. He is very professional, answered all my questions and had a GREAT price for all his products. If you are thinking about vinyl for your bowties he is a very good source. He also has many other vinyl products like hood spears and stripes etc. Check out his thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41388 and also http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40063 . He sent me the solutions to work with as well. The back one turned out very well. The front one was very tricky because it comes to a point in the middle. I tried it the first time and totally f@#&$^^ it up. lol The second time i did a little better, but there is still a little crease in the middle. Oh well, if it really really bothers me I will order another set of bowties and try again i guess. Anyway, i think they look good and I cant wait till my taillight covers get here and it will look very nice. Here of some pics of the finished product....please don't be to harsh on critiquing my vinyl skills, or lack there of lol __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day Last edited by bluch; 09-14-2009 at 08:03 PM.

09-14-2009, 07:52 PM	#3
Camaro509 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,085	A hell of a lot better than I would have done __________________ Understeer, Oversteer, Wheel Alignment (Camber etc), Torque, Horsepower, Camaro Fold for team 11108 to help find a cure! Folding@home Stanford's Research DC Program.

09-14-2009, 08:20 PM	#4
LS3SSRS Drives: 2010 IBM SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 805	looks good bluch. funny thing is i ordered these blackouts from xmicro a few days ago too! __________________ sold 2010 2SS/RS, 6spd manual, imperial blue metallic w/black leather Blacked out tail/signal lights, 5% rear tint, 20% sides, Dynomax Bullet mufflers, Barton short throw shifter, Clear Image offroad downpipes

09-14-2009, 10:36 PM	#8
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	i can't believe nobody commented on the goalie pad on the trailer hitch as a safety buffer incase i pull in to close lol __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

09-14-2009, 10:41 PM	#9
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,638	looks good! I have xmicro's overlays on mine too...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Better quality than some others that I've seen. __________________ NY5thgen.com

09-14-2009, 07:51 PM	#2
1320junkie Drives: The Imperial Army Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Darkside Posts: 15,742	Nice job

09-14-2009, 09:08 PM	#5
bumblebee rules Drives: 2010 BumbleBee ready to go now Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: barrhead Posts: 518	They look awesome , GREAT job :-)

09-15-2009, 01:05 AM	#10
Levis Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 26 View My Garage	Very Nice Bluch! I'm thinking i have to have them now!

09-15-2009, 10:56 AM	#11
DocHolliday Drives: '14 Blade Silver Z51 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 559	I think I'll be ordering a set of these myself. Thanks for the post B. The tiny blemish on the front bowtie would drive me nuts...I see another bowtie order for you in the near future! __________________ Say When

09-15-2009, 11:04 AM	#12
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	can you get a closeup of the imperfection on the front bowtie? __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

09-15-2009, 11:44 AM	#13
Show-Me-SS Drives: Saturn Sky,Camaro1SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 86	I just got my bow ties from Xmicro yesterday. I plan on having someone tint the windows soon and I think I will ask him to put on the bow ties at the same time. I'm afraid I'll screw them up. I figured the tint guy should have the correct tools to do it right the 1st time. Yours looks good but I would redo the front one that would drive me crazy.

09-15-2009, 02:47 PM	#14
ORANGE U NV Drives: The Wife Crazy Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TAMPA BAY Posts: 550	Putting vinyl over the front bowtie is a little harder than the rear because its angled more. However, do a wet application and heat the material using a hair dryer and it will conform to the shape. Use a oversized peice and trim using the grove between the gold and chrome when done. __________________ "God is great, beer is good and people are crazy" 2010 2SS IOM/IOM L99 Black Rally Stripes, Polished Wheels, Loudmouth II, Rotofab CAI, IOM Heritage Grille,Tune by Jeremy Formato (Fasterproms Tuning).

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