[Chev133]

Hi,
Dose anyone have any tips on how to remove the bow tie from the trunk lid on a ZL1? I’m replacing it with a black panther Camaro emblem.
Thanks. Anthony.

[SWFLZL1]

If it is just a stick on emblem, which I believe it is, fishing line works good to “cut” the two sides tape. Then a 3m rubber wheel to remove the rest of the residue, before you put the new one on.

[Chutzpah]

Originally Posted by SWFLZL1

If it is just a stick on emblem, which I believe it is, fishing line works good to “cut” the two sides tape. Then a 3m rubber wheel to remove the rest of the residue, before you put the new one on.

To add to the above… be careful when lifting the emblem. The corners (just outside of the adhesive tape surface) are extremely sharp and can take a nibble out of the the cheapo Chevy paint.

[Chev133]

Thanks, I’ll use the fishing line but I’ll also try to soften up the tape with goo remover as well.

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by Chev133

Thanks, I’ll use the fishing line but I’ll also try to soften up the tape with goo remover as well.

I recommend Goo Gone as it's relatively gentle on the paint.

Also, I used a hair dryer (and not a heat gun) to heat the area when removing the old spoiler and rear emblems, it helps the fishing line cut through more easily and cleanly.

[IMCWORTH]

Doesn't anyone use WD40 for adhesive removal anymore? its the best in my opinion.
and you don't have worry about your paint

[Chev133]

Thanks for all the info, just need to wait till the new emblem arrives.

[DamonZ28]

Yes, I recommend heat, it makes it easier to remove. But be very careful as others have said. I was using a plastic kitchen scraper, should have used something smaller/narrower. Don't let this happen to you.

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by DamonZ28

Yes, I recommend heat, it makes it easier to remove. But be very careful as others have said. I was using a plastic kitchen scraper, should have used something smaller/narrower. Don't let this happen to you.

That SS emblem is upside down, too.

[Camfab]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

That SS emblem is upside down, too.

Double outch!

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by Camfab

Double outch!

Haha, now that I think of it, the pic itself might be upside down, hard to tell

(Those paint scratches make that less likely, though, probably everyone would start the fishing line cut from the top, and that's where I see the sawing/hacking marks in the photo.)

[havelegs]

I used a rubber wheel to remove emblem tape and it burned through the paint..

[Chutzpah]

I used a my fingers, finger nails and isopropal alcohol. Gave it a quick polish and that was it.

[Rapid_blue_zl1_22]

Originally Posted by havelegs

I used a rubber wheel to remove emblem tape and it burned through the paint..

Don't use a rubber wheel on plastic painted parts (Front/rear bumpers). I have used them several times on my trunk with no issues.