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nickruta · 08-17-2009, 03:36 PM

Hey guys can anyone explain or point me in the rite direction where i can learn how to remove emblems like the little gm emblem on the side front fender. Also i bought black chevy bowtie emblems and dont know how to switch those either

Michael_Js · 08-17-2009, 03:40 PM

I've seen both of these someone on the site. I think some have said use fishing line or dental floss, heat the emblem up a bit (hair dryer), then pull it off. Goo Gone works great to get the residue off. Bowtie on front is a clipin and the rear is glued on, so same procedure as the GM emblem. I suggest searching to be sure

Camaroyoung · 08-17-2009, 07:26 PM

We removed the gold bowties and replaced them with chrome. We drilled a hole on each side of the bowtie (just threw the bowtie itself) then used a hair dryer to heat up holes. Used a small screwdriver in each hole to slowly pull the bowtie off. No problems. New bowties look great! ( That gold had to go!)

patriotpa · 08-17-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael_Js

I've seen both of these someone on the site. I think some have said use fishing line or dental floss, heat the emblem up a bit (hair dryer), then pull it off. Goo Gone works great to get the residue off. Bowtie on front is a clipin and the rear is glued on, so same procedure as the GM emblem. I suggest searching to be sure

Be CAREFUL with Goo Gone. It can remove automotive paints and dissolve many plastics. I'd use another, less aggressive solvent.

Bell040 · 08-17-2009, 09:55 PM

anybody have a real solution?

not drilling through the bowtie or using fishing string.

the rear bowtie is attached through holes in the trunk... screws or clips...I have seen the holes. fishing line will not make screws or clips come loose

2010SLVRBULIT · 08-17-2009, 09:58 PM

fishing line will not make screws or clips come loose[/QUOTE]

..not even if you use a 60lb test?..

bluch · 08-17-2009, 10:00 PM

Use the Billy Mays Hercules Hooks to put that new bowtie on!

Bell040 · 08-17-2009, 10:01 PM

I want to remove the bowtie to paint it.

ORANGE U NV · 08-18-2009, 02:28 AM

I removed my emblem because I applied a flat black decal between the tail lights. I re-used my emblem after covering the gold w/ flat black vinyl. BTW, it turn out great and cost about $15.00

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The trunk bowtie is very difficult since the entire surface of the emblem is covered w/ the sticky adhesive

. I used a small utility knife ( w/ the breakaway blade) and cut the adhesive between the emblem and the paint. Next I began wedging the emblem using a plastic blade (ones used for window tint/ or body work). Using the wedge, I was able to cut more of the adhesive further behind the emblem while slowly lifting it off. I did scrap the paint in a few spots, but only behind where the emblem goes anyways. There are 2 holes in the trunk lid, so you cant just delete the bowtie.
I cleaned the residue of w/ goo gone without any effect to the paint finish. I did clean it w/ soap as soon as I was done. Emblem removal took about 15-20 minutes w/ me being very careful and another 15 cleaning the adhesive off.
Good luck, my .02

Bell040 · 08-18-2009, 09:20 AM

So... I wonder what are the holes are for?

slick rick · 08-18-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bell040

So... I wonder what are the holes are for?

For alignment of the bowtie

DDustiNN · 08-18-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bell040

I want to remove the bowtie to paint it.

You can do that, but you won't be able to put it back on... there is adhesive on the back. The holes are there just to make sure it's lined up when you "stick" it on. You can order a new bowtie for like $15 I think. Then just paint that one and replace. My friend did that on his, and I'm getting it done to mine also.

donjr4 · 03-22-2010, 09:40 PM

where did you order the new bowtie from?

skysharker1 · 08-28-2010, 10:34 PM

Does the 2011 have the holes behind the emblem?

08-17-2009, 03:36 PM	#1
nickruta Drives: 2010 black camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: nj Posts: 290	How to remove Emblems.. Hey guys can anyone explain or point me in the rite direction where i can learn how to remove emblems like the little gm emblem on the side front fender. Also i bought black chevy bowtie emblems and dont know how to switch those either

08-17-2009, 03:40 PM	#2
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: 5,298 View My Garage	I've seen both of these someone on the site. I think some have said use fishing line or dental floss, heat the emblem up a bit (hair dryer), then pull it off. Goo Gone works great to get the residue off. Bowtie on front is a clipin and the rear is glued on, so same procedure as the GM emblem. I suggest searching to be sure __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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;

08-17-2009, 09:55 PM	#5
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	anybody have a real solution? not drilling through the bowtie or using fishing string. the rear bowtie is attached through holes in the trunk... screws or clips...I have seen the holes. fishing line will not make screws or clips come loose __________________ 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.

08-17-2009, 10:01 PM	#8
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	I want to remove the bowtie to paint it. __________________ 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.

08-18-2009, 02:28 AM	#9
ORANGE U NV Drives: The Wife Crazy Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TAMPA BAY Posts: 550	I removed my emblem because I applied a flat black decal between the tail lights. I re-used my emblem after covering the gold w/ flat black vinyl. BTW, it turn out great and cost about $15.00 . The trunk bowtie is very difficult since the entire surface of the emblem is covered w/ the sticky adhesive . I used a small utility knife ( w/ the breakaway blade) and cut the adhesive between the emblem and the paint. Next I began wedging the emblem using a plastic blade (ones used for window tint/ or body work). Using the wedge, I was able to cut more of the adhesive further behind the emblem while slowly lifting it off. I did scrap the paint in a few spots, but only behind where the emblem goes anyways. There are 2 holes in the trunk lid, so you cant just delete the bowtie. I cleaned the residue of w/ goo gone without any effect to the paint finish. I did clean it w/ soap as soon as I was done. Emblem removal took about 15-20 minutes w/ me being very careful and another 15 cleaning the adhesive off. Good luck, my .02 __________________ "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).

08-17-2009, 07:26 PM	#3
Camaroyoung Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS BLk/IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 262	We removed the gold bowties and replaced them with chrome. We drilled a hole on each side of the bowtie (just threw the bowtie itself) then used a hair dryer to heat up holes. Used a small screwdriver in each hole to slowly pull the bowtie off. No problems. New bowties look great! ( That gold had to go!)

08-17-2009, 09:58 PM	#6
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,525 View My Garage	fishing line will not make screws or clips come loose[/QUOTE] ..not even if you use a 60lb test?..

08-18-2009, 09:20 AM	#10
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	So... I wonder what are the holes are for? __________________ 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.

03-22-2010, 09:40 PM	#13
donjr4 Dark Knight Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: buffalo Posts: 25	where did you order the new bowtie from?

08-28-2010, 10:34 PM	#14
skysharker1 Airborne Paratroopers!!! Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mid-NJ.....13 Year Army Paratrooper. Death from Above!!! Posts: 202	Does the 2011 have the holes behind the emblem?

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