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Bow tie removal

Old Jul 15, 2019 | 04:37 PM
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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?
Old Jul 15, 2019 | 05:11 PM
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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.
Old Jul 15, 2019 | 06:21 PM
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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?
Old Jul 15, 2019 | 07:11 PM
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3M double side molding tape works


Old Jul 15, 2019 | 07:12 PM
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Oddly enough, 3M makes a tape for just that purpose.
Old Jul 16, 2019 | 04:11 AM
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Thanks Don. I'll take a look for it when I pick up new rotors and pads later this week.
Old Jul 16, 2019 | 04:14 AM
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Thanks for the pic, Man. Now I know what I'm looking for. Much appreciated, my Friend.
Old Jul 16, 2019 | 08:02 AM
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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:
Old Jul 16, 2019 | 09:13 PM
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Thanks Oldblue as well..
Old Jul 16, 2019 | 11:59 PM
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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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