help installing an emblem

[lutzy]

I plan on installing a bowtie emblem on the rear trunk panel of my 69 camaro and was wondering the best way of doing it. There isn't any emblem there now so I have to drill. Any tricks?

[Rick D]

Not sure of tricks, but make sure to use a center punch first so the drill bit doesn't walk on you and scratch the paint. Also you can use a strong tape to protect the paint when you are drilling. To make sure you don't go to deep and run the drill chuck into the paint put a piece of tape on the bit it self and go slow when drilling so you don't push to hard and ruin the paint. Hope some of that helps!

[Sieg]

Most modern cars use double stick foam tape that is paint safe. If I was installing badges on my own car I would cut the mounting tabs off and use some sort of adhesive system.

[snappytravis]

Originally Posted by Sieg

Most modern cars use double stick foam tape that is paint safe. If I was installing badges on my own car I would cut the mounting tabs off and use some sort of adhesive system.

Ya what they said, lol, Just use the trunk lock for a guide center down from there and you can also put a pice of tape horizontal for a guide.

[lutzy]

I went ahead and traced a template out of cardboard with the holes marked. I guess it will make it easier to tape it in place and align before busting out the dewalt. Next question is do I install the emblem directly on the body and install barrel nuts or do I put some sort of putty first?

[snappytravis]

drill holes so barrel nuts go in snug, then push emblem in to the nuts

[morrisclassic]

Lutyz,
I would not drill holes. Call us we have a Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Bowtie or I will send you a piece of Laser cut 3M tape.
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