Aftermarket V-Flag Owners Problem - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

fixxer56 · 04-01-2010, 04:30 PM

I'm not speaking for all V-flags in the after-market, but this happened to me and at least one other member (TJD24). After the winter We both found that the red came off of the V-Flags we bought(different vendors). The white and black also came off of each one of these emblems... I've been able to gently pry out the paint from all parts of the flag with an awl....This happen to anyone else?

Sir Nuke · 04-02-2010, 06:23 AM

not me.....mine are holding up great.

tjd24 · 04-02-2010, 07:39 AM

As fixxer56 indicated my V-Flags have some of their paint off in the same areas as well. I've emalied the vendor but haven't heard back yet. Given all the work to cut off the posts, fill the back to create a flat surface and apply 3M tape unsure if I'll replace them or what.

I've considered getting the "rally sport" lettering though same work as above though harder as each letter requires filling in...

I will try to paint the colors back on the V-Flags first to see how they look otherwise I'll remove as well.

Sir Nuke - where did you buy your V-Flags from ?

daphatgrant · 04-02-2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by tjd24

Sir Nuke - where did you buy your V-Flags from ?

X2

Sir Nuke · 04-02-2010, 12:12 PM

well I can't say FOR SURE, as it was a while back, BUT I believe I got them from "Year One", but seeing as how you that have had some of the paint come off, you all live up north with a lot colder weather, and chemicals on the roads during the winter.....seeing as I am in Texas, close to Houston, I don't have that problem.

Michael_Js · 04-02-2010, 12:25 PM

Spray them with clear coat before mounting them again

Might work...

Nutbutt · 04-02-2010, 12:37 PM

I sprayed mine with a clear coat before I installed them. I haven't had a problem. I was told by the dealer that this might happen if I ran the car through a touchless wash system.

fixxer56 · 04-02-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

well I can't say FOR SURE, as it was a while back, BUT I believe I got them from "Year One", but seeing as how you that have had some of the paint come off, you all live up north with a lot colder weather, and chemicals on the roads during the winter.....seeing as I am in Texas, close to Houston, I don't have that problem.

I agree about the cold... metal contracting and expanding... but my car was under a cover for our 80+ inches of snow...clearcoat is a definite consideration

67 GTO · 04-02-2010, 01:41 PM

Mine are holding up fine but I'll keep an eye on them. I purchased mine from Rick's Camaro.

Thanks for the heads up.

masterofpuppets · 04-02-2010, 02:37 PM

Didn't have this happen on my Camaro, but I did have some "3.8" fender badges on my Mustang. Over time the red came off. Was told to paint them in with modeling paint and spray it with a clear coat. Worked fine

01pewterz28 · 04-02-2010, 02:55 PM

Mine are holding up great daily driver I have had them on since October 17th of last year.

Sean

ddunerider · 04-02-2010, 03:01 PM

No problem here ...396.com ground up ...looking good as new!! 13 bucks each

tjd24 · 04-05-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ddunerider

No problem here ...396.com ground up ...looking good as new!! 13 bucks each

Hmmmm - mine are from Ground-Up as well - although I drove the Camaro in the winter I didn't drive in snow and only a couple of times in the rain - they haven't answered my email yet - will give them until mid-week to ping them again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

well I can't say FOR SURE, as it was a while back, BUT I believe I got them from "Year One", but seeing as how you that have had some of the paint come off, you all live up north with a lot colder weather, and chemicals on the roads during the winter.....seeing as I am in Texas, close to Houston, I don't have that problem.

...another benefit of living in Texas for sure !!!

Sir Nuke · 04-05-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tjd24

...another benefit of living in Texas for sure !!!

well wait till AUGUST when its 100 out, day after day........lol

04-01-2010, 04:30 PM	#1
fixxer56 Thin Blue Line Drives: ABM 2LT/RS #10094 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE Pa Posts: 1,386 View My Garage	Aftermarket V-Flag Owners Problem I'm not speaking for all V-flags in the after-market, but this happened to me and at least one other member (TJD24). After the winter We both found that the red came off of the V-Flags we bought(different vendors). The white and black also came off of each one of these emblems... I've been able to gently pry out the paint from all parts of the flag with an awl....This happen to anyone else? Attached Images __________________ One of the "Few Blue"

04-02-2010, 06:23 AM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,331 View My Garage	not me.....mine are holding up great. __________________ Last edited by Sir Nuke; 04-02-2010 at 12:07 PM.

04-02-2010, 07:39 AM	#3
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	As fixxer56 indicated my V-Flags have some of their paint off in the same areas as well. I've emalied the vendor but haven't heard back yet. Given all the work to cut off the posts, fill the back to create a flat surface and apply 3M tape unsure if I'll replace them or what. I've considered getting the "rally sport" lettering though same work as above though harder as each letter requires filling in... I will try to paint the colors back on the V-Flags first to see how they look otherwise I'll remove as well. Sir Nuke - where did you buy your V-Flags from ? __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

04-02-2010, 12:12 PM	#5
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,331 View My Garage	well I can't say FOR SURE, as it was a while back, BUT I believe I got them from "Year One", but seeing as how you that have had some of the paint come off, you all live up north with a lot colder weather, and chemicals on the roads during the winter.....seeing as I am in Texas, close to Houston, I don't have that problem. __________________

04-02-2010, 12:25 PM	#6
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	Spray them with clear coat before mounting them again Might work... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

04-02-2010, 12:37 PM	#7
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	I sprayed mine with a clear coat before I installed them. I haven't had a problem. I was told by the dealer that this might happen if I ran the car through a touchless wash system. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

04-02-2010, 01:41 PM	#9
67 GTO 13.453 @ 101.90 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Rally Yellow Join Date: May 2009 Location: SE Pa. Posts: 1,877	Mine are holding up fine but I'll keep an eye on them. I purchased mine from Rick's Camaro. Thanks for the heads up. __________________ GMPP exhaust/JBA shorties/Vararam CAI/VMax TB/SLP Pulley/VMax IM isolator/MACE Ported IM +Plenum Spacer/IPF Tuned

04-02-2010, 02:37 PM	#10
masterofpuppets Pulling your strings Drives: My girlfriend crazy with car talk Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,246	Didn't have this happen on my Camaro, but I did have some "3.8" fender badges on my Mustang. Over time the red came off. Was told to paint them in with modeling paint and spray it with a clear coat. Worked fine __________________

04-02-2010, 02:55 PM	#11
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Mine are holding up great daily driver I have had them on since October 17th of last year. Sean __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

04-02-2010, 03:01 PM	#12
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	No problem here ...396.com ground up ...looking good as new!! 13 bucks each __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

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