Gold to Black Illuminated Bow Tie

Jfmoore79 · 01-25-2020, 08:33 PM

My car has the dealer installed gold illuminated bow tie but I would like to swap it to black. I really dont care if it glows or not. Is it possible to swap out the colored bow tie or will I need to replace the entire assembly?

Camaro_QC · 01-25-2020, 09:57 PM

You can simply wrap the gold section with black wrap. Or paint it.

If not, you can sell me yours and there is a guy on here that is selling the black one for cheap!

arpad_m · 01-25-2020, 10:27 PM

The illuminated emblem is a single assembly that clips into the grille, its connector is in the middle behind the center bowtie piece that does not separate from the light strip.

I'd wrap it, pretty cheap and easy to do, and if you cut the vinyl right (or get a pre-cut variant), the look will be perfect.

KirkH · 01-25-2020, 10:32 PM

Here's my DIY black bow tie thread:

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=543608

Aragorn · 01-25-2020, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KirkH

Here's my DIY black bow tie thread:

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=543608

Did you contemplate not using the gloss? I wonder if that would match a wrapped hood.

Jfmoore79 · 01-26-2020, 07:26 AM

Thanks everyone! I’m going to consider painting right now but will look up the black one for sale first.

Camaro_QC · 01-26-2020, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jfmoore79

Thanks everyone! I’m going to consider painting right now but will look up the black one for sale first.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=528848

KirkH · 01-26-2020, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Aragorn

Did you contemplate not using the gloss? I wonder if that would match a wrapped hood.

Probably could not use the gloss if you wanted. Its not super glossy. The glossifier is more of a clear coat than a gloss coat.

Jfmoore79 · 01-26-2020, 12:34 PM

Kirk, how is the Duplicolor product holding up? I’m heading out later today to do some material shopping.

KirkH · 01-26-2020, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jfmoore79

Kirk, how is the Duplicolor product holding up? I’m heading out later today to do some material shopping.

Perfectly. No defects.

Jfmoore79 · 01-26-2020, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KirkH

Perfectly. No defects.

Excellent, thanks!

Aragorn · 01-27-2020, 08:29 AM

I did mine yesterday. A few observations....
The front emblem dried much too quickly due to heat from the engine. Next time I would do it while the engine is cold.

Plastidip is more like a dark grey than black. Ok because it matches hood wrap.

Two tone emblems are a little tricky. May just go all black next time.

This stuff is thin—I probably went with 15-20 coats.

Yes, gloss does not change appearance much.

If possible and if careful an exacto knife can help when removing tape.
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Jfmoore79 · 04-20-2020, 08:38 PM

I guess I must be doing something wrong. I used the adhesion promoter - 3 light coats with 30 minute between moving forward, on the 4th coat of Duplicolor plastic wrap but the coats just keep sliding off. I warmed them in hot water and shook the can each coat. It says you can add a coat every 10 min I’m not sure thats right at this point. Any suggestions?

Camaro_QC · 04-20-2020, 10:25 PM

What do you it keeps sliding off? Is it the Duplicolor can that is same as plastidip?

01-25-2020, 08:33 PM	#1
Jfmoore79 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 124	Gold to Black Illuminated Bow Tie My car has the dealer installed gold illuminated bow tie but I would like to swap it to black. I really dont care if it glows or not. Is it possible to swap out the colored bow tie or will I need to replace the entire assembly? __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS - Auto - MRR 017 - Garnet Red P1X w/ Stage II IC, LT4 Fuel System, JMS Voltage Booster, MMS Catch Can, JRE Off Road Pipes, JRE Tune

01-25-2020, 09:57 PM	#2
Camaro_QC Drives: 08 Tiburon GS, 2018 Camaro 2.0T Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Québec Posts: 1,660	You can simply wrap the gold section with black wrap. Or paint it. If not, you can sell me yours and there is a guy on here that is selling the black one for cheap! __________________ 2018 Camaro LS \| 6 spd \| 2.0L turbo \| Nightfall Grey \| RS package \| Technology Package. --------------------- Order WDGHKX 1100 - 5/08/2018 \| 3800 - 6/18/2018 2000 - 5/09/2018 \| 4200 - 6/21/2018 3000 - 5/28/2018 \| 5000 - 6/27/2018 6000 - 6/29/2018

01-25-2020, 10:27 PM	#3
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,611 View My Garage	The illuminated emblem is a single assembly that clips into the grille, its connector is in the middle behind the center bowtie piece that does not separate from the light strip. I'd wrap it, pretty cheap and easy to do, and if you cut the vinyl right (or get a pre-cut variant), the look will be perfect. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

01-25-2020, 10:32 PM	#4
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	Here's my DIY black bow tie thread: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=543608 __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

01-26-2020, 07:26 AM	#6
Jfmoore79 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 124	Thanks everyone! I’m going to consider painting right now but will look up the black one for sale first. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS - Auto - MRR 017 - Garnet Red P1X w/ Stage II IC, LT4 Fuel System, JMS Voltage Booster, MMS Catch Can, JRE Off Road Pipes, JRE Tune

01-26-2020, 12:34 PM	#9
Jfmoore79 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 124	Kirk, how is the Duplicolor product holding up? I’m heading out later today to do some material shopping. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS - Auto - MRR 017 - Garnet Red P1X w/ Stage II IC, LT4 Fuel System, JMS Voltage Booster, MMS Catch Can, JRE Off Road Pipes, JRE Tune

01-27-2020, 08:29 AM	#12
Aragorn Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,538	I did mine yesterday. A few observations.... The front emblem dried much too quickly due to heat from the engine. Next time I would do it while the engine is cold. Plastidip is more like a dark grey than black. Ok because it matches hood wrap. Two tone emblems are a little tricky. May just go all black next time. This stuff is thin—I probably went with 15-20 coats. Yes, gloss does not change appearance much. If possible and if careful an exacto knife can help when removing tape.

04-20-2020, 08:38 PM	#13
Jfmoore79 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 124	I guess I must be doing something wrong. I used the adhesion promoter - 3 light coats with 30 minute between moving forward, on the 4th coat of Duplicolor plastic wrap but the coats just keep sliding off. I warmed them in hot water and shook the can each coat. It says you can add a coat every 10 min I’m not sure thats right at this point. Any suggestions? __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS - Auto - MRR 017 - Garnet Red P1X w/ Stage II IC, LT4 Fuel System, JMS Voltage Booster, MMS Catch Can, JRE Off Road Pipes, JRE Tune

04-20-2020, 10:25 PM	#14
Camaro_QC Drives: 08 Tiburon GS, 2018 Camaro 2.0T Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Québec Posts: 1,660	What do you it keeps sliding off? Is it the Duplicolor can that is same as plastidip? __________________ 2018 Camaro LS \| 6 spd \| 2.0L turbo \| Nightfall Grey \| RS package \| Technology Package. --------------------- Order WDGHKX 1100 - 5/08/2018 \| 3800 - 6/18/2018 2000 - 5/09/2018 \| 4200 - 6/21/2018 3000 - 5/28/2018 \| 5000 - 6/27/2018 6000 - 6/29/2018

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