So I've been wanting a black bowtie for the front of my truck for a while, and I really find it dumb to spend 50+ bucks to buy one, so I decided to do it myself. :idea:
I'm sure there's a ton of forums on this, but here's how to black out your front bowtie without spending the 50 bucks it cost to buy one. (you can make it any color to match your truck, mines just black)
What you need:
Small Wrench or socket to unscrew your bowtie
Spray Can of car paint(Whatever color you want)- $4 at Kragen
Spray Can of clear paint(optional, but I recommend it) -$5 at Kragen
Some newspaper or box to paint on.
Sandpaper to rough it(if it needs it)
1- Take your front end off so you can reach to unscrew the bowtie
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2- Unscrew the backing off the bowtie using a wrench or socket.
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3- Clean your bowtie so no dust or more commonly bugs will be under the paint so you can have a smooth finish. Use some sand paper to rough it, it will stick better(i didnt do this because mine already was a little rough)
4- If you want to easily paint it, take a small cardboard box of some sort and poke the screws on the bowtie into it so it lays flat, making it easier to paint.
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5- Take your colored spray paint(mine's black metallic to match my truck) and evenly spray your bowtie. Make sure you hold you hand about 10 inches away so you dont get any runs.
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6- Apply a second coat after the first has dried if you want to double coat it. If not, skip this step.
7- Apply a clear top coat(you don't HAVE too, but I did just to be safe). Again, spray about 10 inches away so you won't get any runs.
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8- Let it dry for a while.
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9- Put your bowtie back on...
10- Done! There you go! A black(or whatever color you choose) bowtie to match your truck that cost less than 10 bucks!
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Here's what my truck looks like now.
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Now obviously all you colly masters don't need this info, but to you newbies who are looking for inexpensive mods, here you go. hope it helps or inspires at least one person! ::chevy::
I'm sure there's a ton of forums on this, but here's how to black out your front bowtie without spending the 50 bucks it cost to buy one. (you can make it any color to match your truck, mines just black)
What you need:
Small Wrench or socket to unscrew your bowtie
Spray Can of car paint(Whatever color you want)- $4 at Kragen
Spray Can of clear paint(optional, but I recommend it) -$5 at Kragen
Some newspaper or box to paint on.
Sandpaper to rough it(if it needs it)
1- Take your front end off so you can reach to unscrew the bowtie
2- Unscrew the backing off the bowtie using a wrench or socket.
3- Clean your bowtie so no dust or more commonly bugs will be under the paint so you can have a smooth finish. Use some sand paper to rough it, it will stick better(i didnt do this because mine already was a little rough)
4- If you want to easily paint it, take a small cardboard box of some sort and poke the screws on the bowtie into it so it lays flat, making it easier to paint.
5- Take your colored spray paint(mine's black metallic to match my truck) and evenly spray your bowtie. Make sure you hold you hand about 10 inches away so you dont get any runs.
6- Apply a second coat after the first has dried if you want to double coat it. If not, skip this step.
7- Apply a clear top coat(you don't HAVE too, but I did just to be safe). Again, spray about 10 inches away so you won't get any runs.
8- Let it dry for a while.
9- Put your bowtie back on...
10- Done! There you go! A black(or whatever color you choose) bowtie to match your truck that cost less than 10 bucks!
Here's what my truck looks like now.
Now obviously all you colly masters don't need this info, but to you newbies who are looking for inexpensive mods, here you go. hope it helps or inspires at least one person! ::chevy::
