Bowtie Install? (Austin TX area)

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If purchasing Bowtie from an online merchant then the rear emblem will already have the adhesive in place and you won't need to purchase anything more.
 

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im stripping all my stock 01 badges and then getting the newest gen badges...not sure on what color bowties yet.... v_v
 

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im stripping all my stock 01 badges and then getting the newest gen badges...not sure on what color bowties yet.... v_v

I also debadged and only switched to the Billet bowties. Love the clean look!
 

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Silicon is also a good adhesive. Double sided tape doesn't allow the bowtie to shit back flush in the holder. If you use Silicon, be generous, push it on, then take it apart, let it get tacky then put it back together. Also an old credit card works well on the front and back bowtie to get them off, Don't take off the whole bow-tie, just word a credit card in the crack between the gold part and the chrome holder, that way you can paint it and when you put it back you won't even be able to tell. I used sign Vinyl, you can heat it up and stretch it smooth. Very clean and smooth finish.
 

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FYI, If I can get enough interest, I have a guy who does plenty of Carbon Fiber for TBSS's and silveradoes who has said he can do ours front and rear in CF for about 175 shipped..... Just need 5 people interested to start the mold.
 

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If you decide you want them black here's another option.

Take off the front one, and just tape off the rear emblem and spray them both with Plasti-dip. I did this on my Silverado and am about to do it on my Tahoe. It gives it a matte black look and hold up pretty good too.

In the 3 years it was on my Silverado it never scratched or started to wear off.

Plus if you get tired of it in the future, there is a way to pull it off.
 

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I cant decide if I want to do Billet for the front and rear, or possibly white or black. Does anyone know if the rear bowtie has holes beneath it or is it just attached with adhesive?

Thanks
Kristin
 

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I cant decide if I want to do Billet for the front and rear, or possibly white or black. Does anyone know if the rear bowtie has holes beneath it or is it just attached with adhesive?

Thanks
Kristin

The rear emblem is adhesive mounted with front attached with 2 screws.
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The rear emblem is adhesive mounted with front attached with 2 screws.
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but there are two alignment holes...so you can not just remove the emblem and leave it...you would have to fill the two holes
 

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