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Rippasnortus 07-15-2019 04:37 PM

Bow tie removal
 
I want to remove my bow ties front and rear to paint them body color. I could find no instructions online to do this. I know I could do this without removing them, but want to do this in a controlled environment (I do not have a garage) and I may want to add some extra effects (maybe a thin reflective pinstripe bow tie around the perimeter). Has anyone else removed these?

donbrew 07-15-2019 05:11 PM

They are held on with double sided tape. Warm it up with a hair dryer then use dental floss or fishing line to cut it.

Rippasnortus 07-15-2019 06:21 PM

Thank-you kind Sir!. I was hoping they were bolted on or attached with some kind of fastener to make for easy positioning when putting them back in place. Maybe I will rethink removing them as I would not want to get them back on only to find they were crooked. Is there a "special" tape, or can I just use any good quality two sided tape if I do decide to remove them?

Oldblue 07-15-2019 07:11 PM

3M double side molding tape works

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...acad2f8a6.jpeg

donbrew 07-15-2019 07:12 PM

Oddly enough, 3M makes a tape for just that purpose.

Rippasnortus 07-16-2019 04:11 AM

Thanks Don. I'll take a look for it when I pick up new rotors and pads later this week.

Rippasnortus 07-16-2019 04:14 AM

Thanks for the pic, Man. Now I know what I'm looking for. Much appreciated, my Friend.

donbrew 07-16-2019 08:02 AM

They make an exterior emblem/badge tape too. You want the type with no foam, if you can find it.

Or this stuff from AutoZone:
https://contentinfo.autozone.com/zne...03601/image/4/

sleeper 07-16-2019 09:13 PM

Thanks Oldblue as well.. :twothumbs:

livingfortomorrows 07-16-2019 11:59 PM

Can confirm. I painted the "base" of the emblems black and the middles to match the car and it looks good. I used those same 3M products. Also get some masking tape to hold the emblems on while the adhesive dries.


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