Black Bow Tie

[slimcubby]

For my front grill do I have to paint it black? Or do they sell black bow ties online?

[RyanbabZ71]

you can buy vinyl to cover it. I did the rear bowtie on mine with an american flag see attached

[dirtfan21]

I bought mine off ebay.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-08-09-20...=item51919f36eb

 

Mine does not have the inner bowtie though.

[KMGZ400]

you can buy vinyl to cover it. I did the rear bowtie on mine with an american flag see attached

 

 

thats so badass i love that.

[peteking]

You don't have to paint your own....but I did. 2 coats of black high gloss....followed by 3 coats of clear acrylic.

[slimcubby]

I bought mine off ebay.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-08-09-20...=item51919f36eb

 

Mine does not have the inner bowtie though.

Nice I think this is the winner. I am trying to copy the look of this grill but with billet inserts instead of there inserts.

 

[rbiggers277]

you can buy vinyl to cover it. I did the rear bowtie on mine with an american flag see attached

 

 

I painted mine, but that vinyl American flag looks very sharp! Does it hold up well? I'm afraid it wouldn't last long on my truck as often as I wash it .

[mikewood31]

LMC Truck now sells black bow tie emblems

[slimcubby]

LMC Truck now sells black bow tie emblems

I can't seem to find them on there site. Do you have a link? Thanks!

[mikewood31]

okay

hope that works

its page 92 of the 2000-2010 new catolog

 

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/ce/search...~/t.aspx?Page=1

[RyanbabZ71]

you can buy vinyl to cover it. I did the rear bowtie on mine with an american flag see attached

 

 

I painted mine, but that vinyl American flag looks very sharp! Does it hold up well? I'm afraid it wouldn't last long on my truck as often as I wash it .

 

 

It has held up fine no issues and I do wash mine pretty frequently. We will see how it lasts through the winter. I have another and it is easy enough to replace if needed

[kdrchuck]

Any tips on removing and replacing the tailgate badge?

[slimcubby]

Any tips on removing and replacing the tailgate badge?

I would be curious too. I would like the black emblem on the rear tailgate as well.

[KMGZ400]

LMC Truck now sells black bow tie emblems

 

 

yeah i was suprised to see that. just got the new LMC with the 07+ stuff in it.

 

 

 

if your going to paint your bowtie, 2 coats of black krylon fusion and 1 coat of a rustoleoum clear spraypaint works perfect.

[mworld938]

Any tips on removing and replacing the tailgate badge?

 

 

I used a light sawing motion with fishing line and pulled the rear emblem off. I spent nearly two hours rubbing the residual adhesive off. I cleaned it with goof off then waxed. I did this the day after I bought the truck new. It looks a lot better without that gargantuan hunk of yellow plastic. 3M makes a pinstripe remover (drill attachment) that safely removes all adhesives without damaging the finish. It runs for roughly $20. I was cheap and committed to finishing by hand. Next time I will buy the 3M product.