BADGES???

waterman · 06-05-2018, 11:29 PM

I removed the badges for clear coat correction.

Looks so good, they ain't never goin back on!

Disclaimer; I was never planning to replace them.
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BADGES?
We ain't got no badges!
We don't need no badges!
I don't have to show you any stinking badges!
Treasure of the Sierra Madre 1948
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Mize442 · 06-05-2018, 11:58 PM

Looks good.

Lethal Z · 06-06-2018, 05:57 AM

Looks great. I am also a fan of de-badging as I prefer the clean look.

*mlee* · 06-06-2018, 06:22 AM

I de-badged mine... then traded it in LOL.

I prefer the clean look too.

DevilsReject97 · 06-07-2018, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterman

I removed the badges for clear coat correction.

Looks so good, they ain't never goin back on!

Disclaimer; I was never planning to replace them.
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/images/attach/jpg.gif

BADGES?
We ain't got no badges!
We don't need no badges!
I don't have to show you any stinking badges!
Treasure of the Sierra Madre 1948
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/images/attach/jpg.gif

Looks great! What did you use to take them off?

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 06-07-2018, 09:14 AM

Looks Great Alan!..

Becky

nicktechla · 06-07-2018, 09:41 AM

That does look nice

Grumpy1 · 06-07-2018, 09:43 AM

I took mine off to, although I agree it does look good with them off I've decided to put them back on. Just wasn't feeling it.
I ordered a painted set to make it a little different especially since I can't stand anything chrome, real or plastic...........

waterman · 06-08-2018, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DevilsReject97

Looks great! What did you use to take them off?

I used my wife's hairdryer and some 12# test fluorocarbon fishing line.
I was apprehensive about using the heat gun. I took a 45 minute drive on a warm day and got an idea of how hot the hood extractor was (water deflector in) and tried to keep the temps close to that with the dryer. I just gently flossed them off. I did the same on the rear bumper.

Then just cleaned it up with a clearcoat safe bug/tar remover and a finishing polish with an RO.

I just could not bring myself to pull the bowtie.

waterman · 06-08-2018, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Mize442

Looks good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lethal Z

Looks great. I am also a fan of de-badging as I prefer the clean look.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

I de-badged mine... then traded it in LOL.

I prefer the clean look too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeckyD@JamesMartinChevy

Looks Great Alan!..

Becky

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicktechla

That does look nice

Thanks guys

...girls

! I agree, it really cleans up the look. Don't get me wrong, I'm extremely proud to own a ZL1 and proud of it's Camaro heritage. It's just a little personalization that is effortless and inexpensive to return to stock if need be.

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Originally Posted by Grumpy1

especially since I can't stand anything chrome, real or plastic...........

Roger that. We share that pet peeve. The simulated chrome frame around the bowtie looks a little cheesy. I love that black bowtie though, I just can't bring myself to pull it.
I also replaced the chrome lug nuts with black ones. IMHO the only eyesore on the entire car are those chrome lug nuts.

closs2sx · 06-08-2018, 06:59 AM

We need more pictures. Specially some with beautiful views of the island in the background

Grumpy1 · 06-08-2018, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterman

Roger that. We share that pet peeve. The simulated chrome frame around the bowtie looks a little cheesy. I love that black bowtie though, I just can't bring myself to pull it.
I also replaced the chrome lug nuts with black ones. IMHO the only eyesore on the entire car are those chrome lug nuts.

I agree something simple can go a long way.
Would love to exchange the chrome flow-tie in the front with another color but it looks like it's not made to come off, or should I say not worth the effort. Maybe if I have to take the bumper off for some reason I'll check out what my options are.
I pulled the rear bowtie and the emblem off the rear bumper. I thing the rear looks great bare especially with the 1LE darker tail lights.
I was thinking about doing the lug nuts too. Where did you find your replacements, how is the contrast in color to the wheels?

waterman · 06-08-2018, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by closs2sx

We need more pictures. Specially some with beautiful views of the island in the background

Pics and impressions coming soon. Super busy.

Dayum, I take a week off of work and all of the machinery on the boats go to sh*t!

waterman · 06-08-2018, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy1

I agree something simple can go a long way.
Would love to exchange the chrome flow-tie in the front with another color but it looks like it's not made to come off, or should I say not worth the effort. Maybe if I have to take the bumper off for some reason I'll check out what my options are.
I pulled the rear bowtie and the emblem off the rear bumper. I thing the rear looks great bare especially with the 1LE darker tail lights.
I was thinking about doing the lug nuts too. Where did you find your replacements, how is the contrast in color to the wheels?

I found these on Amazon for a fair price.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I think that they look pretty good. Good color/finish match.
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06-05-2018, 11:29 PM	#1
waterman Drives: Grandad's C2 L89 Join Date: May 2017 Location: 2051.50N 15629.60W Posts: 1,711	BADGES??? I removed the badges for clear coat correction. Looks so good, they ain't never goin back on! Disclaimer; I was never planning to replace them. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/images/attach/jpg.gif BADGES? We ain't got no badges! We don't need no badges! I don't have to show you any stinking badges! Treasure of the Sierra Madre 1948 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/images/attach/jpg.gif Attached Images __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE sw/PDR

06-06-2018, 06:22 AM	#4
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	I de-badged mine... then traded it in LOL. I prefer the clean look too. __________________

06-07-2018, 09:41 AM	#7
nicktechla Drives: 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,776	That does look nice __________________ IG: 2fast2nick -- Current -- 2012 Porsche Turbo S - PDK - Basalt Black Metallic -- Past -- 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe - Red Hot - A10, PDR - HRE P101 2015 Mustang GT PP - Whipple Supercharger

06-08-2018, 06:59 AM	#11
closs2sx Drives: 1970 chevelle Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NH Posts: 1,427	We need more pictures. Specially some with beautiful views of the island in the background __________________ On Order 2018 ZL1 1LE Garnet Red Tint Coat Metallic MY Car 2015 Z06 Z07 Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic Dads Car 2013 ZL1 vin 963 Crystal Red Tint Coat/Black Wheels Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert 6 Spd Manual

06-05-2018, 11:58 PM	#2
Mize442 Drives: Current driver AMC emlin X 5ltr. Join Date: May 2011 Location: None-Ya Posts: 250	Looks good.

06-06-2018, 05:57 AM	#3
Lethal Z American Gearhead!! Drives: ZL1 1LE/GT350/Ford RS/Gen 2 Raptor Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Merica Posts: 433	Looks great. I am also a fan of de-badging as I prefer the clean look.

06-07-2018, 09:14 AM	#6
JoeP@TeamBeckyD Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	Looks Great Alan!.. Becky

06-07-2018, 09:43 AM	#8
Grumpy1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Hyper Blue A10 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Covington LA Posts: 646	I took mine off to, although I agree it does look good with them off I've decided to put them back on. Just wasn't feeling it. I ordered a painted set to make it a little different especially since I can't stand anything chrome, real or plastic...........

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