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Old May 19, 2013 | 06:35 AM
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aww i though it was going to be through and through CF and not wrap CF =p
Well it isnt a "wrap" per say.

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They will be Real Carbon Fiber, I shouldnt have posted that one link...thats why i deleted it
the ford one? I can't see pics and stuff at work. But I have the CF bowtie from Melon on the front. It is real CF, not a wrap but a molded CF. Looks fantastic.

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Old May 19, 2013 | 08:05 AM
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Well it isnt a "wrap" per say.



the ford one? I can't see pics and stuff at work. But I have the CF bowtie from Melon on the front. It is real CF, not a wrap but a molded CF. Looks fantastic.
yeah i posted the ford one just for lolz but people got confused real quick so i deleted it.

Who else wants some carbon fiber bowties?
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Old May 19, 2013 | 09:11 AM
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I want one front n one rear!!!
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Old May 19, 2013 | 09:27 AM
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I want one front n one rear!!!
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Old May 19, 2013 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by northvibe
Well it isnt a "wrap" per say.


tomato; potato
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Old May 19, 2013 | 10:14 AM
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front or rear? ill put you as a maybe
Front
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Old May 19, 2013 | 10:19 AM
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Front
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Old May 19, 2013 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by northvibe
Well it isnt a "wrap" per say.



the ford one? I can't see pics and stuff at work. But I have the CF bowtie from Melon on the front. It is real CF, not a wrap but a molded CF. Looks fantastic.
Impossibru. I havent made any bowties yet. Lol. I may have a rear one from my old trunk stil. Let me discuss with my buddy and look into the pieces some more then I will get a price for u guys. Whole emblem carbon or u want to keep trim? Could do both but that's more molds to make and price may b slightly higher
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Old May 19, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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The emblems are two piece, separate the two pieces and make a mold of the yellow part then put the cf piece on the chrome piece
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Old May 19, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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How r they attached? Adhesive or screws?
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Old May 19, 2013 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Melon
Impossibru. I havent made any bowties yet. Lol. I may have a rear one from my old trunk stil. Let me discuss with my buddy and look into the pieces some more then I will get a price for u guys. Whole emblem carbon or u want to keep trim? Could do both but that's more molds to make and price may b slightly higher
oh wtf...forgot who i bought it from then.
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Old May 19, 2013 | 12:47 PM
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I forget, I think adhesive
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Old May 19, 2013 | 12:51 PM
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How r they attached? Adhesive or screws?
screws.
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Old May 19, 2013 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by northvibe

screws.
The chrome is attached to the car with a plastic "screw" and metal nut washer thing. The yellow bowtie is attached to the chrome with adhesive

And that's how the cookie crumbles

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Old May 19, 2013 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by northvibe
oh wtf...forgot who i bought it from then.
Flint probably. He's the only one I'm aware of that was making them
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Old May 19, 2013 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by cobalt523
The chrome is attached to the car with a plastic "screw" and metal nut washer thing. The yellow bowtie is attached to the chrome with adhesive

And that's how the cookie crumbles
oh didnt know what you were talking about.


I was talking about the CF bowtie I had.... the chrome ring thing...idk, but I hate it
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Old May 19, 2013 | 01:29 PM
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Add me for the front please.
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Old May 19, 2013 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Melon
Flint probably. He's the only one I'm aware of that was making them
yup, my bad it was flinthicum that made it.
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Old May 19, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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How much for front and back? I looked but didn't see a price.
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Old May 19, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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Haven't come up with a price yet. Need to collaborate with my buddy
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Old May 19, 2013 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by cobalt523
yeah i posted the ford one just for lolz but people got confused real quick so i deleted it.

Who else wants some carbon fiber bowties?
I liked the irony of the ford emblem on a chevy forum lol. I own a 2012 Focus I can't even park the Cobalt next to it without them fighting! I got a few Pictures of them together but they hated me for it lol.

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How r they attached? Adhesive or screws?
the yellow center on the chrome frame is held on with adhesive. Not sure if it would have to be heated to get off nicely because the chrome tends to tear underneath when they are pulled apart since I think it is that electroplated plastic like chrome same as what is used for the door handles. May spread to the appearance edge if not careful. the Chrome frame bolts to the front bumper with 2 screws and has 3m adhesive tape for trunk emblem
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Old May 19, 2013 | 04:57 PM
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put me down for a front one. PM me a price when you get it finalized, thanks.
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Old May 19, 2013 | 05:08 PM
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Add me for the front please.
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put me down for a front one. PM me a price when you get it finalized, thanks.
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Old May 19, 2013 | 05:31 PM
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Ill keep everyone posted. May get together with him today
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Old May 19, 2013 | 06:17 PM
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The CF side mirror covers Melon did in his pictures look really good so I think the emblems should be just as awesome. I like that he used the vacuum bag method also I personally feel like that would give it a much better bond and shape. I have read on forums a lot of guys that prefer not to use that method and shape it by hand.

Is the center portion that we want carbon fiber going to be just carbon fiber covered or complete carbon fiber? Does one have more advantage over the other eg: impact resistant to foreign debris on the road (Rocks)? I am ok with either one. I want the awesome appearance and quality to get rid of the p*ss yellow cheap look on the front of my car.
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