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iomZL454 · 02-17-2011, 07:43 AM

I recently picked up nice set of NOS V-flag emblems. It seems the paint is very susceptible to chipping or flaking off. Does anyone know how to match the OEM inlaid colors on these, possibly with a more durable paint? Has anyone found a good way to protect the original paint inlays to help prevent paint loss? Anyone try a clear coat paint application over the emblems? Did you use spray on paint or touch-up brush to apply the clear coat? Thanks.

Sir Nuke · 02-17-2011, 08:56 AM

well I have them as well, and someone ask the same question a while back....I have had mine on for 1-1/2 years and still look like new. I guess one thing you could do would be to hand paint them again and clear them.

liquidsmoke · 02-17-2011, 01:15 PM

I have the same ones also and they are holding up fine, still look new.

I doubt the paint will just start to chip on it's own.

2010 2-Tone · 02-17-2011, 01:21 PM

I have the same emblems and are on my 3rd set. The first set peeled after about 7 months. I spoke to the company and they said they hadn't had any troubles and that he would give me a 90 day warr on the 2nd set that I bought. On the 89th day one of them started peeling. I called them and they sent me 2 new ones at no cost and before I could put them on the other one started peeling in the same place (red in the far left section). They told me to send the bad ones in so the could research them. I just put the 3rd set on about 6 days ago and all is well as of now.

liquidsmoke · 02-19-2011, 05:36 PM

Well looks like I spoke too soon.

About to wash the car and took a look at my v flags and there are entire sections of paint missing, mostly the red and all the white.
I'm not about to try to repaint them myself, so looks like I'll be ordering another pair and clear coating those. Not sure if that will actually help though since it's paint ontop of metal with no primer or adhesion so the clear coat may come off as well.

Well I'm off to wash the car and ponder what an all Matt black v flag would look like.

TripleB · 02-19-2011, 07:10 PM

I've had mine on for about a year now and have had no issues. Paint still looks fine.

daveagogo1 · 02-19-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleB

I've had mine on for about a year now and have had no issues. Paint still looks fine.

I do not have a set but a buddy of mine does on his 2010. He applied 2 coats of his wifes clear nail polish hardener on them. Been on the car over a year without a single chip or flake missing. He puts on 2 coats about every 3 months or so.

Give that a shot.

Camaro Freak · 02-19-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleB

I've had mine on for about a year now and have had no issues. Paint still looks fine.

Same here. Look like new.

Rob191288 · 02-20-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro Freak

Same here. Look like new.

Same here. I clear coated Mine with about 2 layers before I put them on though

JayCee · 05-28-2011, 09:20 AM

FYI.... Just bought Krylon Auto Clear coat at the H.Depot and put several coats on the flags

formare · 05-28-2011, 09:26 AM

I think there are different manufacturers for these emblems. Some of them have no issues some of them do.

JBuzzy11 · 05-28-2011, 10:11 AM

I just put them on my car. I think ill go with the clear nail polish since they are on the car already

AKA-22 · 03-11-2012, 10:30 AM

where did you get yours?

NYJets77 · 03-11-2012, 11:07 AM

I noticed most of the paint gone on mine after 8 months. Bought from Rick's Camaro/Ecklers. Just contacted them about it and awaiting reply....

02-17-2011, 07:43 AM	#1
iomZL454 Drives: Orange 2SS LS3 MN6 WRS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 54 View My Garage	Assist Requested from V-Flag Emblem Owners I recently picked up nice set of NOS V-flag emblems. It seems the paint is very susceptible to chipping or flaking off. Does anyone know how to match the OEM inlaid colors on these, possibly with a more durable paint? Has anyone found a good way to protect the original paint inlays to help prevent paint loss? Anyone try a clear coat paint application over the emblems? Did you use spray on paint or touch-up brush to apply the clear coat? Thanks. Attached Images

02-17-2011, 08:56 AM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,342 View My Garage	well I have them as well, and someone ask the same question a while back....I have had mine on for 1-1/2 years and still look like new. I guess one thing you could do would be to hand paint them again and clear them. __________________

02-17-2011, 01:15 PM	#3
liquidsmoke Two Miles An Hour Drives: SIM 2LT RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 1,209	I have the same ones also and they are holding up fine, still look new. I doubt the paint will just start to chip on it's own. __________________ expect nothing, but take everything

02-19-2011, 05:36 PM	#5
liquidsmoke Two Miles An Hour Drives: SIM 2LT RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 1,209	Well looks like I spoke too soon. About to wash the car and took a look at my v flags and there are entire sections of paint missing, mostly the red and all the white. I'm not about to try to repaint them myself, so looks like I'll be ordering another pair and clear coating those. Not sure if that will actually help though since it's paint ontop of metal with no primer or adhesion so the clear coat may come off as well. Well I'm off to wash the car and ponder what an all Matt black v flag would look like. __________________ expect nothing, but take everything

02-19-2011, 07:10 PM	#6
TripleB SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2017 2LT Hyper Blue Metallic Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 5,918 View My Garage	I've had mine on for about a year now and have had no issues. Paint still looks fine. __________________

02-17-2011, 01:21 PM	#4
2010 2-Tone Drives: 2010 RY 2SS with Custom Stripes Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jennings, La. Posts: 2,220 View My Garage	I have the same emblems and are on my 3rd set. The first set peeled after about 7 months. I spoke to the company and they said they hadn't had any troubles and that he would give me a 90 day warr on the 2nd set that I bought. On the 89th day one of them started peeling. I called them and they sent me 2 new ones at no cost and before I could put them on the other one started peeling in the same place (red in the far left section). They told me to send the bad ones in so the could research them. I just put the 3rd set on about 6 days ago and all is well as of now.

05-28-2011, 09:20 AM	#10
JayCee SS Darth V8Rs Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS 6-Speed, Blk/Blk Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 6	FYI.... Just bought Krylon Auto Clear coat at the H.Depot and put several coats on the flags __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS RS 6-Speed, Blk on Blk

05-28-2011, 09:26 AM	#11
formare The Milano Drives: 2017 Firefly ShipWorks Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicagoland (Crown Point, IN) Posts: 1,877 View My Garage	I think there are different manufacturers for these emblems. Some of them have no issues some of them do. __________________ My first Love. She was called "Miss Carriage" (still cry when I think about her) 383, Muncie 4 speed, custom linkage mated to hurst short throw shifter.

05-28-2011, 10:11 AM	#12
JBuzzy11 Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 227	I just put them on my car. I think ill go with the clear nail polish since they are on the car already __________________ Injen CAI, JBA headers, MRT V1.0 exhaust, Trifecta tune.

03-11-2012, 10:30 AM	#13
AKA-22 Drives: ELLE-1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmington ,mo Posts: 1,175	where did you get yours?

03-11-2012, 11:07 AM	#14
NYJets77 Drives: 2013 2LT/RS Summit White Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,283	I noticed most of the paint gone on mine after 8 months. Bought from Rick's Camaro/Ecklers. Just contacted them about it and awaiting reply....

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