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Adam · 06-01-2009, 09:40 PM

is this a good idea or bad idea. I'm not a fan of the gold, I'd actually like to paint it back due to the lack of any aftermarket replacements right now.

think it would look good, bad, embarassing?

Bond · 06-01-2009, 09:44 PM

Ive been thinking of not painting the bowtie.. but tinting it!
Using window tint to agressively darken the gold and chrome.
Not sure if it can be done cleanly (getting the angles) but I'd like to look at the option.
This way, you're not trying to hide it.. but tone it down, and have it blend more with the darkness of the grill. Understand that what's done to the front would have to be done with the back.

Just a thought to which I have yet no results to go by.
J

HEATHN · 06-01-2009, 09:49 PM

I had the emblem covered in vinyl it looks great. Also had markers and taillights tinted along with all windows including windshield! Car looks BADASS!!IMHO.

The Dark Knight · 06-01-2009, 09:55 PM

Adam · 06-01-2009, 09:57 PM

I don't mind the back one, it's not surrounded by black.

covered in vinyl eh, pics, and where do you get your vinyl and what process did you use to apply it?

Suskam · 06-01-2009, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HEATHN

I had the emblem covered in vinyl it looks great. Also had markers and taillights tinted along with all windows including windshield! Car looks BADASS!!IMHO.

Pics?

Adam · 06-01-2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDarkKnight_23

lol I'm not sure if you are being serious or not. sometimes those markers can't really cover things properly.

fsuredneck · 06-01-2009, 10:24 PM

Not to threadjack or anything, but I have a similar question. I was wondering if anyone knew how to color the bowtie, but keep that "texture" that the gold one has.

The Dark Knight · 06-01-2009, 10:35 PM

I was just kidding man...

Adam · 06-02-2009, 02:46 AM

I was thinking about taking a small brush and applying a couple layers of modelling paint. Just not sure, don't want to make it look like crap.

2SSJIM · 06-02-2009, 02:48 AM

i think I'll leave it alone!

SSCamaroZ28 · 06-02-2009, 03:30 AM

Pictures of said vinyl? The Bowties really do need to be offered in various colors.

*TAG UR IT* · 06-02-2009, 03:55 AM

someone just posted some pix yesterday of their painted bowtie. it was black. looked pretty good, imo.

SSCamaroZ28 · 06-02-2009, 04:15 AM

I'd hope someone would offer the vinyl though so people didn't have to go painting their originals. There really shoulda been a Camaro, RS, or SS emblem in those spots.

06-01-2009, 09:40 PM	#1
Adam You Said Member Drives: 2010 SIM 2LT Auto RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Why is this required? Posts: 326	thinking of painting grill bowtie, looking for pro advice is this a good idea or bad idea. I'm not a fan of the gold, I'd actually like to paint it back due to the lack of any aftermarket replacements right now. think it would look good, bad, embarassing?

06-01-2009, 09:44 PM	#2
Bond Heritage Hanger Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, Black. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,152	Ive been thinking of not painting the bowtie.. but tinting it! Using window tint to agressively darken the gold and chrome. Not sure if it can be done cleanly (getting the angles) but I'd like to look at the option. This way, you're not trying to hide it.. but tone it down, and have it blend more with the darkness of the grill. Understand that what's done to the front would have to be done with the back. Just a thought to which I have yet no results to go by. J __________________ Keeping The Spirit Alive!

06-01-2009, 09:55 PM	#4
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06-01-2009, 10:35 PM	#9
The Dark Knight Batmobile in Disguise Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Upland, Ca Posts: 2,079	I was just kidding man... __________________

06-02-2009, 03:30 AM	#12
SSCamaroZ28 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 97	Pictures of said vinyl? The Bowties really do need to be offered in various colors. __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 Black/Black 21,000 miles. #6944 of 7956. 1 of 1208 black manual coupes.

06-01-2009, 09:49 PM	#3
HEATHN Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 22	I had the emblem covered in vinyl it looks great. Also had markers and taillights tinted along with all windows including windshield! Car looks BADASS!!IMHO.

06-01-2009, 09:57 PM	#5
Adam You Said Member Drives: 2010 SIM 2LT Auto RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Why is this required? Posts: 326	I don't mind the back one, it's not surrounded by black. covered in vinyl eh, pics, and where do you get your vinyl and what process did you use to apply it?

06-01-2009, 10:24 PM	#8
fsuredneck Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 277 View My Garage	Not to threadjack or anything, but I have a similar question. I was wondering if anyone knew how to color the bowtie, but keep that "texture" that the gold one has.

06-02-2009, 02:46 AM	#10
Adam You Said Member Drives: 2010 SIM 2LT Auto RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Why is this required? Posts: 326	I was thinking about taking a small brush and applying a couple layers of modelling paint. Just not sure, don't want to make it look like crap.

06-02-2009, 02:48 AM	#11
2SSJIM Drives: 2012 CRT ZL1 #1400 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AZ. Posts: 942	i think I'll leave it alone!

06-02-2009, 03:55 AM	#13
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	someone just posted some pix yesterday of their painted bowtie. it was black. looked pretty good, imo.

06-02-2009, 04:15 AM	#14
SSCamaroZ28 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 97	I'd hope someone would offer the vinyl though so people didn't have to go painting their originals. There really shoulda been a Camaro, RS, or SS emblem in those spots. __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 Black/Black 21,000 miles. #6944 of 7956. 1 of 1208 black manual coupes.

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