Emblem blackout - Page 2

Jus Cruisin · 12-19-2022, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cvp33

Well I figured out the grill ZL1. Pretty easy. The flow tie may need to be plastidipt.

You need to ditch the "red" 1. The ZL has disappeared and all you see is the "1". Looks weird to me.

Curr · 12-19-2022, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy1

I feel ya, can’t stand the chrome myself.

That looks awesome. Really good job.

Is the flow tie wrapped? Or painted?

Firecaptain · 12-19-2022, 08:29 AM

#CVP33 did you heat and gently pry that grille ZL1 off?

The front Flow-tie is pinned in with the pins heat plasti-welded in place, grill removal a must.....

What is Plastidip, a spray paint?

Thanks

The Maverick · 12-19-2022, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Firecaptain

#CVP33 did you heat and gently pry that grille ZL1 off?

When I was redoing the RS emblem on my 2021, which has the same kind of locating pins as shown in the photos, it came out all too easily - almost jumped into my hand. I'll be interested to hear if those ZL1 grille emblems came off as easily.

cvp33 · 12-19-2022, 09:25 AM

Yup, as stated, very little heat and the grill letters pop off. I like the red 1 and I’m good with that sticking out. Kind of a - “if you know you know” thing.

Wuiquen · 12-20-2022, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cvp33

Well I figured out the grill ZL1. Pretty easy. The flow tie may need to be plastidipt.

Where did you get the emblems from? Did you just pull out the front grill ZL1?

Looks good.

Nevermind. I see part of the response above.

Palutz · 12-20-2022, 06:42 AM

Some nice pictures on here … maybe a spring project. I really wish there was an option for black tailpipes from the factory. I’m not a big fan of the chrome which end up getting dirty anyways.

Chutzpah · 12-20-2022, 09:44 AM

I’m all in for eliminating the chrome bits on the exterior emblems.

I have two questions..if anyone has ideas / answers please let me know. Otherwise, I’ll just give it a go

Is there a trick to realigning the letters so that they’re clean and straight? Tape alignment before removal and reinstall is an option, but I have a feeling it won’t be perfect (I don’t have a steady hand).

Secondly, does anyone know if the chrome letters attached to the painted LT1 letters are heat welded together or double side taped together?

I’d like to paint the letters charcoal metallic (same color as 1LE wheels) and maybe ditch the backing chrome pieces all together.

Jus Cruisin · 12-20-2022, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Chutzpah

I’m all in for eliminating the chrome bits on the exterior emblems.

I have two questions..if anyone has ideas / answers please let me know. Otherwise, I’ll just give it a go

Is there a trick to realigning the letters so that they’re clean and straight? Tape alignment before removal and reinstall is an option, but I have a feeling it won’t be perfect (I don’t have a steady hand).

Secondly, does anyone know if the chrome letters attached to the painted LT1 letters are heat welded together or double side taped together?

I’d like to paint the letters charcoal metallic (same color as 1LE wheels) and maybe ditch the backing chrome pieces all together.

I'm not doing mine but if I was going to R&R emblems, I'd create a box outline of it with painters tape. That will get it back where it was. Make marks on the tape as needed for letter spacing.

swisstyphoon · 12-20-2022, 11:38 AM

Blacked out everything on mine also. See post #26
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=595586&page=2

Grumpy1 · 12-20-2022, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Curr

That looks awesome. Really good job.

Is the flow tie wrapped? Or painted?

Painted...

cvp33 · 12-20-2022, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by swisstyphoon

Blacked out everything on mine also. See post #26
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=595586&page=2

Perfect!

12-19-2022, 08:29 AM	#17
Firecaptain Drives: '22 Summit White ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Virginia Posts: 459	#CVP33 did you heat and gently pry that grille ZL1 off? The front Flow-tie is pinned in with the pins heat plasti-welded in place, grill removal a must..... What is Plastidip, a spray paint? Thanks __________________ 2022 ZL1 Summit White A10 2020 GT350 Heritage Edition-Chassis L0350 2019 ZL1 Summit White M6 2018 Hellcat White Knuckle M6 2016 Hellcat GoMango A8 2002 Dodge Viper Viper Red 2002 Corvette Z06 Millennium Yellow 1998 Dodge Viper Viper Silver Metallic

12-19-2022, 09:25 AM	#19
cvp33 America FVCK Yeah! Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 1,388	Yup, as stated, very little heat and the grill letters pop off. I like the red 1 and I’m good with that sticking out. Kind of a - “if you know you know” thing. __________________ 1997 Z28 Anniversary Edition *SOLD* 2004 GTO *ORDER CANCELLED* 2004 CTS-V *SOLD* 2005 CTS-V *SOLD* 2006 300C SRT-8 *SOLD* 2006 300C SRT-8 *SOLD* 2010 CTS-V *SOLD* 2012 CTS-V coupe *SOLD* 2013 ZL1 vert *SOLD* 2016 Callaway Z06 *SOLD* 2019 Z06 *SOLD* "I lived my life by one motto.......mottos are for losers" cvp33

12-20-2022, 09:44 AM	#22
Chutzpah Drives: Wild Cherry LT1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,925	I’m all in for eliminating the chrome bits on the exterior emblems. I have two questions..if anyone has ideas / answers please let me know. Otherwise, I’ll just give it a go Is there a trick to realigning the letters so that they’re clean and straight? Tape alignment before removal and reinstall is an option, but I have a feeling it won’t be perfect (I don’t have a steady hand). Secondly, does anyone know if the chrome letters attached to the painted LT1 letters are heat welded together or double side taped together? I’d like to paint the letters charcoal metallic (same color as 1LE wheels) and maybe ditch the backing chrome pieces all together. Attached Images

12-20-2022, 11:38 AM	#24
swisstyphoon Former GM Technician Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10, 06 Silverado Duramax Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Switzerland Posts: 341	Blacked out everything on mine also. See post #26 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=595586&page=2 __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 A10 Rotofab Big Gulp, Nick Williams 103, Magnuson 2650, 9.17" (14%) lower, 90mm upper, Vengeance Racing Heads (LME) Cam Package (Cammotion Stage 1), Johnson Lifters, JMS Voltage Booster, Lingenfelter high flow check valve, BBK shorty headers, Custom 2.75" down pipes, Gesi Gen2 high flow cats, MM catch can 791whp, 772ft-lbs SAE Just added 30% XDI Injectors, LPE big bore hpfp, Flex fuel. Elite tuning, results coming soon. 2006 Silverado Duramax Diesel MPI Compound Turbo 40% over Injectors Efi Live DSP5 Tuning Follow me on Instagram: Swisstyphoon1980

12-20-2022, 06:42 AM	#21
Palutz Banned Drives: 22 ZLE M6 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 601	Some nice pictures on here … maybe a spring project. I really wish there was an option for black tailpipes from the factory. I’m not a big fan of the chrome which end up getting dirty anyways.

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