Anyone install a "Black" Bowtie yet??

[TruckYeah]

On the 2014's emblems, how does the plastidip handle the texture? Can you still see that they're textured under the plastidip?

I've seen a lot of people say it didn't work well with the textured bowties. I've also seen people say it works fine. I guess it depends on how much time and effort you put into it. I just bought the $100 inserts because I wanted something that would hold up longer.

[courts94s]

I've seen a lot of people say it didn't work well with the textured bowties. I've also seen people say it works fine. I guess it depends on how much time and effort you put into it. I just bought the $100 inserts because I wanted something that would hold up longer.

works perfectly fine on the texture. You can still see and feel the texture. You just need to apply a few thin coats (just like any paint). It's been hand and pressure washed and hasn't peeled off. A $7 can will take care of both your bowties.

[loganbent]

Plastidip here too, pretty straight forward and lots cheaper!

 

 

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[GearheadSS]

GM black bowtie with body color grille.

[Archaic2021]

I bought the black vinyl sheets of amazon for 12 bucks. I got 10 12"x20" sheets.

 

I've done mine and about 6 other trucks.

 

 

 

[rxnotec]

I bought the black vinyl sheets of amazon for 12 bucks. I got 10 12"x20" sheets.

 

I've done mine and about 6 other trucks.

 

 

 

Close up shots? Like plastic dip image above?

 

I did plastidip with glossifier. Looks nice. But always interested in the vinyl aspect. I'm thinking of doing the Z's in black on the truck next.

[Ltz73]

GM black bowtie with body color grille.

 

Man That white and black grille looks AMAZING!

[JOSHUA__MARSH]

Did you plasti dip your bumpers or paint them? How did you get the black bumpers?

 

 

 

 

I bought the black vinyl sheets of amazon for 12 bucks. I got 10 12"x20" sheets.

 

I've done mine and about 6 other trucks.

 

 

 

[JOSHUA__MARSH]

GM black bowtie with body color grille.

 

That grille is awesome man. Is that one of the GM ones they offer under their accesories? I woderiny love to do this to mine man let me know.

 

As far as emblems I bought the black ones from GM, got a buddy who works in parts my dealership so he hooked up the price. If I would have had to pay the retail at 100 bucks that they charge you for I would have plasti dipped them.

[Trueman09]

I bought the black emblem kit and installed it, the front you have to take the plastic cover off, and a couple of screw for the top of the grill. Gently pull the grill forward and there's tabs on the back of the emblem you press and it will slide out and the new one will just slide out, no drilling required, that's if you bought the OE ones from the dealer like I did! and the back just use masking tape to mark the location of the emblem and use a heat gun to pull off the emblem.

[Archaic2021]

Did you plasti dip your bumpers or paint them? How did you get the black bumpers?

 

 

 

 

I bought them off craigslist. They are High country pull offs. A guy replaced his with aftermarket and sold the factory black ones. I was able to scoop them up for $400 bucks.

[SuperJon79]

I got an empire bowtie from trucknvans it was pretty easy drilled 6 holes they give you a template so no guessing, the black bowtie taped on. I thought about painting but im not that good and I think id prefer a powdercoated one long term. Here where i got mine.

https://www.trucknvans.com/p-250-empire-billet-chevrolet-black-bowtie-emblems.aspx

[jaso24]

Just replaced the Stock front Bowtie with GM Replacements.($73 for front and back black bowties off ebay) You do not have to completely remove grill(Bumber sides etc....) I Removed the top cover. Removed the 4 10mm bolts on top and the 4 on the bottom. (Note: The two outers on the bottom are a bit difficult reaching).

Lift up on grill and slightly pull outward and grill pops away. You can then reach down inside the back of the grill with a flat head screwdriver and push on the edge of the four tabs. The Whole logo pops rights out. Total of about 20 minutes all said and done. Really like the change. Having not damaged the original with prying the logo and breaking the rivets etc... can always go back to original. Now on to the liftgate...

[Josh]

Hey guys, want you to know these are available in the site store now. Here is our recent announcement. Let me know if you have any questions!



GM-Trucks.com is excited to announce that we now sell vinyl overlay decals for the new 2016 Chevrolet Silverado. These exact fit decals are designed to fit over the factory Bowtie on the front and/or rear of your Silverado. Over 30 different styles and colors are available. You can match your factory color or add an exciting accent that makes your ride pop.

Have a 2014 or 2015? Don't worry, we have you covered too.

 

Check out our full section of Bowtie overlay decals starting at only $12 with FREE shipping on the GM-Trucks.com Store.

[kunzy50]

Just replaced the Stock front Bowtie with GM Replacements.($73 for front and back black bowties off ebay) You do not have to completely remove grill(Bumber sides etc....) I Removed the top cover. Removed the 4 10mm bolts on top and the 4 on the bottom. (Note: The two outers on the bottom are a bit difficult reaching).

Lift up on grill and slightly pull outward and grill pops away. You can then reach down inside the back of the grill with a flat head screwdriver and push on the edge of the four tabs. The Whole logo pops rights out. Total of about 20 minutes all said and done. Really like the change. Having not damaged the original with prying the logo and breaking the rivets etc... can always go back to original. Now on to the liftgate...

How did you get the bottom bolts out of the grill? I can't even see them