Installing Black Bowties

whitelightning011 · 07-01-2017, 08:32 PM

Hi all,

I saw some threads about this but I had a few questions on my own. Regarding the black bowties, is it possible to install this myself without ruining something?

The part I am looking to buy is here.

From what I understand, the front emblem is held in place by clips. Do I just pull it out? And the back emblem is apparently glued on, so do I use floss/fishing line to get that out cleanly?

Has anyone installed this particular emblem set on their vehicle? If so, was installation easy?

Thank you.

Medic726 · 07-01-2017, 09:03 PM

Havent used that particular set but did swap mine out. I removed the rear by just heating it up with a heat gun and pulling it off. I used a trim tool on the front emblem. Worked the right side until I could get a grip with my fingers and then just pulled it. Pretty easy to remove both

JDono · 07-01-2017, 09:03 PM

Phastek installation guide

JoeCamaro444 · 07-01-2017, 09:33 PM

That was pretty cool. I had no idea that the chrome outlines could be used with inserts. I thought the whole emblem would need to be replaced. Pretty clever way to do it all too, with the drilling. 😎👍🏻

trboxman · 07-02-2017, 12:16 PM

I would think that they'd want to drill before heat so that the glue is more compliant when you start trying to lift if vs. heat, drill/cool, lift...

whitelightning011 · 07-02-2017, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medic726

Havent used that particular set but did swap mine out. I removed the rear by just heating it up with a heat gun and pulling it off. I used a trim tool on the front emblem. Worked the right side until I could get a grip with my fingers and then just pulled it. Pretty easy to remove both

See that's the thing...I don't have a heat gun nor a garage to work in. In NYC it's hard to find a place to work on your car...so I'd have to do this on the sidewalk.

Glen e · 07-02-2017, 02:50 PM

You can do this whole thing with a couple big trim tools off Amazon for 15 bucks, some Goo gone, some fishing line and a lot of elbow grease, right at the curb. Discussed many times in the cosmetic section of the forum.

My How to from the Corvette site

http://www.stingrayforums.com/forum/...adging-c7.html

NCSD · 07-02-2017, 04:15 PM

I did this , super easy took about 10 minutes and only about 2 dollars of plastidip. Still looks good after 8 months.

PinHead · 07-02-2017, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitelightning011

In NYC it's hard to find a place to work on your car...so I'd have to do this on the sidewalk.

Talk to the Boys at the end of the Block.....They'll show you their "Midnight Auto Parts Removal and Re-Installation Techniques."

JCunningham · 07-04-2017, 02:18 AM

well you can do what my dealer did and use a plastic pry bar to pry the rear off. onLy had to repaint the trunk lid.
they gave it to a kid who had no idea how to remove a badge.

camaromike77 · 07-04-2017, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCunningham

well you can do what my dealer did and use a plastic pry bar to pry the rear off. onLy had to repaint the trunk lid.
they gave it to a kid who had no idea how to remove a badge.

..... I'd be looking for a new Dealer.....

JCunningham · 07-04-2017, 01:00 PM

had to repaint the hood too do to bird shit ate the clear coat

07-01-2017, 08:32 PM	#1
whitelightning011 Drives: '16 1SS A8 w/ NPP Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: New York Posts: 117	Installing Black Bowties Hi all, I saw some threads about this but I had a few questions on my own. Regarding the black bowties, is it possible to install this myself without ruining something? The part I am looking to buy is here. From what I understand, the front emblem is held in place by clips. Do I just pull it out? And the back emblem is apparently glued on, so do I use floss/fishing line to get that out cleanly? Has anyone installed this particular emblem set on their vehicle? If so, was installation easy? Thank you.

07-01-2017, 09:33 PM	#4
JoeCamaro444 Drives: 2018 2SS M6 Hot Wheels Camaro Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: MA Posts: 643	That was pretty cool. I had no idea that the chrome outlines could be used with inserts. I thought the whole emblem would need to be replaced. Pretty clever way to do it all too, with the drilling. 😎👍🏻 __________________ 2018 2SS M6 Hot Wheels Camaro loaded (Moonroof, Magnetic Ride Control, NPP, etc…) Previous cars: 2017 1SS Nightfall Gray Metallic w/A8 and NPP 1988 IROC-Z (tons of mods), 1995 Z28, 1998 Z28, 2006 GTO, 2010 Camaro 1SS, 2015 Subaru STI, a couple Acuras and multiple Jeeps.

07-02-2017, 02:50 PM	#7
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	You can do this whole thing with a couple big trim tools off Amazon for 15 bucks, some Goo gone, some fishing line and a lot of elbow grease, right at the curb. Discussed many times in the cosmetic section of the forum. My How to from the Corvette site http://www.stingrayforums.com/forum/...adging-c7.html __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

07-04-2017, 02:18 AM	#10
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	well you can do what my dealer did and use a plastic pry bar to pry the rear off. onLy had to repaint the trunk lid. they gave it to a kid who had no idea how to remove a badge. Attached Images __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

07-04-2017, 01:00 PM	#12
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	had to repaint the hood too do to bird shit ate the clear coat __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

07-01-2017, 09:03 PM	#2
Medic726 Drives: 2020 Camaro convertible RS Auto Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 887 View My Garage	Havent used that particular set but did swap mine out. I removed the rear by just heating it up with a heat gun and pulling it off. I used a trim tool on the front emblem. Worked the right side until I could get a grip with my fingers and then just pulled it. Pretty easy to remove both

07-02-2017, 12:16 PM	#5
trboxman Drives: 2017 2SS, M6, HBM Join Date: May 2017 Location: Wa Posts: 108	I would think that they'd want to drill before heat so that the glue is more compliant when you start trying to lift if vs. heat, drill/cool, lift...

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