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congasfuse Aug 9, 2011 07:49 PM

What's the best way to remove the rear bowtie, and the LS emblem?
 
Sorry if it's on here clearly somewhere. I am new to this and trying to get the hang of it..
I want to paint the rear emblem Silver or black..

Thanks!

Greybeard999 Aug 9, 2011 08:07 PM

Fishing line....... Work it through the double sided foam tape for the emblems. Clean up with goo gone.

The bowtie can be a little tricky depending on where you want to separate..... The gold plastic piece is prone to breakage and is taped and hot glued. The chrome bezel under that is sticky taped to the gate trim and easier.... see above. Or paint it in place...... easy. Just mask properly for overspray.

LawDog88 Aug 9, 2011 08:27 PM

I used a car wash power washer with the tip being padded from scratching the car by a wash cloth or towel.

for the LS badges that is. I haven't done the bowties.

Greybeard999 Aug 9, 2011 08:29 PM


Originally Posted by Officer1151 (Post 582868)
I used a car wash power washer with the tip being padded from scratching the car by a wash cloth or towel.

for the LS badges that is. I haven't done the bowties.

How far did they fly? :lol:

LawDog88 Aug 9, 2011 08:34 PM

Not far. It's a wash bay. All I had to contend with was the water catch under the car.. but they all got about a foot or 2 back. I only lost one chicklet.. A&P will be getting them no charger here soon as I get a chance to get to the post office.

SS fan Aug 9, 2011 08:40 PM

2 Attachment(s)
I used my hot air welder they come off clean.:thumb:

ChevyGuySS Aug 9, 2011 09:10 PM

fishing line and goo-gone and WD-40 and a credit card or some sort of plastic scraper

foofoomaru Aug 10, 2011 09:15 AM

I punched my bowtie off. the ls is still there....hmmm jerk

diskullman Aug 10, 2011 10:39 AM

guitar string

congasfuse Aug 11, 2011 09:53 PM


Originally Posted by Greybeard999 (Post 582862)
Fishing line....... Work it through the double sided foam tape for the emblems. Clean up with goo gone.

The bowtie can be a little tricky depending on where you want to separate..... The gold plastic piece is prone to breakage and is taped and hot glued. The chrome bezel under that is sticky taped to the gate trim and easier.... see above. Or paint it in place...... easy. Just mask properly for overspray.

Thanks for the replies! Any suggestions on what to use to stick the bowtie back on? I figure I'll take it off with the chrome bezel attached. I just know I'll mess up painting it while on the car. I have a bad history with overspray, lol.

So, now I just need ta get some fishing line..:thumb:


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