[chevypwr]

The new camaro sports what Chevy calls a "Flowtie"
What do you guys like better, the standard Bowtie or Flowtie? Don't forget to vote on the poll above.

 

[Shortbus]

I like that, makes it look like you've blacked it out but also lets air thru.

 

[4DR GTO]

I tried to get the gold bow tie off the front to black the entire thing. There are 4 plastic clips that attach it to the grill that you can't get to without removing the entire bumper cover. If you look real close the clips are one way push in for quick assembly.

 

[4DR GTO]

If you take the bow tie off there is a molded section behind it that duplicates the bow tie in black plastic with the clip mounts.

 

[longtaddy]

Flow tie

I did the conversion to the Holden Badge and can confirm what has been said here. The "Chevy" grille is pretty solid behind the badge where it is clipped in so there probably would be no advantage from an airflow perspective. On the Camaro the grill is different and it doesn't have the solid backing behind the badge like the SS does.

If you take the bow tie off there is a molded section behind it that duplicates the bow tie in black plastic with the clip mounts.

 

[4DR GTO]

I just read the article on the GM website. What thley did was cut and ground out the center (gold). I think it can be done without removing the grill. Do the work in place.

 

[LS1hawk]

I just read the article on the GM website. What thley did was cut and ground out the center (gold). I think it can be done without removing the grill. Do the work in place.

But then what? The grille behind the bowtie will still be solid from the looks of things.

 

[Jstue]

But then what? The grille behind the bowtie will still be solid from the looks of things.

I think he's insinuating taking the bow tie off and taking a dremel or something similar to both the bow tie and the grill, sounds like a disaster...
:whatdoyouthink:

 

[DangChung]

I think he's insinuating taking the bow tie off and taking a dremel or something similar to both the bow tie and the grill, sounds like a disaster...
:whatdoyouthink:

Nothing like using a dremmel on $45k+ car lol.

 

[evilss]

i just pulled mine off i like it just plane

but if i had to vote flowie

 

[Natedeezy]

i just pulled mine off i like it just plane

but if i had to vote flowie

Front or back? What does it look like? Can you put a picture? I want to black mine out bit not sure how.

 

[4DR GTO]

evilss, You pulled it off or ripped it off? If I could get it off without breaking it I would mill the gold center off so it's recessed and paint the center black. Do you have any hints on how to get it off without breaking the 4 tabs. Any help is appreciated.

 

[jat63]

Anyone with a Holden upper grill has a Chevy grill to play around with, could be done with the right tools.

 

[GXPaycheck]

Here's a couple shots of what's behind the bow tie:

 

[Jstue]

Instant Flowtie. bang.

 

[island1064]

Here's a couple shots of what's behind the bow tie:

How did you get it off, I tried to get the tabs from behind but cannot move the large ones.

 

[BGB0AR]

Black Out Bowtie

I had such good success with changing my SS to red that I decided to try making the bowties black. A sheet of matte black vinyl and a new blade in the exacto knife and I modified the front and rear bowties right on the car.

 

[dz28]

How did you get it off, I tried to get the tabs from behind but cannot move the large ones.

Just did this Saturday morning, was kind of a pain in the neck. I started right to left, big outside tab then moved left to the middle tabs then large outside tab on left. Once you have the horizontal right tab loose start pulling the emblems carefully away from the grille. I then wedged a plastic trim tool in between the emblem and grille. This allowed me to start working the middle tabs free. I had a harder time with the middle vertical tabs. Once they are free work to the last tab and apply pressure without breaking it. Work from the front to pull the emblem off. Took about 30 minutes to do it without damaging the grille or emblems.

 

[GXPaycheck]

How did you get it off, I tried to get the tabs from behind but cannot move the large ones.

Not my car, unfortunately. I replaced the entire grill with Holden parts.
See above for more info.

 

[Don B.]

I had such good success with changing my SS to red that I decided to try making the bowties black. A sheet of matte black vinyl and a new blade in the exacto knife and I modified the front and rear bowties right on the car.

Hey Great. But have you been through any car washes? How'd it hold up?