Bow-tie degrading....

cdlaine · April 10, 2016

Sirs...

Original owner of 2003 2500HD, 8.1L , Allison, 4.1 rear end... used for

towing 13k 5th wheel. Would like to get to 20 years with this configuration.

As such, I usually take care of issues as they pop up. This issue ,

purely cosmetic ...the front end bow tie has started allowing water into the

badge resulting in sealed foiled peeling/separating with the badge. A common

occurrence apparently as I see many in similar condition. I'm guessing OEM

replacement is spendy ( probably have to buy the pot metal strip ?) So,

just wondering what options might be available, or what have you seen done.

I know, doesn't effect the running of the truck, but I like the truck to look nice.

Thanks

Colossus · April 10, 2016

yup, mine is happening too. Front and back on my 2012. I'll delete the rear tailgate bowtie, I prefer the clean look.

Spurshot · April 10, 2016

google it. There are tons of aftermarket solutions.

cdlaine · April 10, 2016

Colossus...it seems commonplace. If too much cost involved will

probably hit up all the Pick n pulls.

Yep..did that first Spurshot. Just wondered what forum gurus have done

to address the issue. Apologies .

white1500 · April 10, 2016

What's the problem here? Just buy a new one and call it a day.

cdlaine · April 10, 2016

no problem here... just thought some here might have "insights" on options.

Apologies if I am on the wrong forum, and wasting binary code. . Just trying to see what others have done.

Thanks.

Daryl LBZ · April 10, 2016

Ebay or Amazon is probably your best bet. You could also plasti-dip it or vinyl wrap it.

'01LS1 · April 11, 2016

no problem here... just thought some here might have "insights" on options.

Apologies if I am on the wrong forum, and wasting binary code. . Just trying to see what others have done.

Thanks.

You're fine. I think it is cool you are taking care of it vs ignoring it.

Regardless, aside from a dealer & as Daryl mentioned above, look at ebay, Amazon, have it wrapped or look in junk yards. Though most likely the latter will be peeling/faded too.