[AlphaCamaro7]

What type of paint should I use if I want to paint the bow ties? Thanks


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[c4racer]

Oh good question. Looking to see what has worked. I've debating buying them but they want something like $75 each.

I painted the entire bumper front and back on a beater Nissan Xterra recently.
Used rustolium flat black. Seems like that would work. I might wax the chrome part rather than tape it too. Hard to tape perfectly without getting a line somewhere - I've used that technique before works pretty good. Put wax on the chrome area before painting and then spray the whole thing. Rubs right off.

[Glen e]

Rustoleum is fine......but the bow ties are the first thing the eye sees on your car, don't go cheap and let Lupe paint some for you.....

http://www.rivercitycreation.com/201...ories_c732.htm

[AlphaCamaro7]

Originally Posted by Glen e

Rustoleum is fine......but the bow ties are the first thing the eye sees on your car, don't go cheap and let Lupe paint some for you.....

http://www.rivercitycreation.com/201...ories_c732.htm

Thanks! One more question. How would I make it glossy?


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[Glen e]

With automotive clear....but if you're asking this question I don't think you should start right now trying to understand painting… have a body shop do it for you for 50 bucks

[AlphaCamaro7]

Originally Posted by Glen e

With automotive clear....but if you're asking this question I don't think you should start right now trying to understand painting… have a body shop do it for you for 50 bucks

Appreciate the concern!


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[c4racer]

Oh those are killer ! I'm sold.

The factory ones are boring - I have them on My Colorado. Not worth the $. But those custom ones totally worth the $$!! Thanks for the link !

[brihorse]

A pair of genuine GM black bowties is $75 on ebay. Might have to remove the front fascia to install the front one. Rear one should come off with a heat gun.

[AdvanSuper]

Originally Posted by NCSD

Plasti dip
Super fast and easy, also reversible. Just did it last week with a little glossifier

[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GB3QEAPmoI[url]

I second plasti-dip.

I just did the whole thing black with plasti-dip. No sense in paying $100+ for the badges or painting over the whole thing.

[Glen e]

I use plastidip a lot and love the stuff, if you want a badge that is matte, with a bit of smoothness (glossifier) it'll work good. And yeah, try it first.....Bit don't compare it to a badge professionally painted with automotive base+gloss...it's a diff league.