Instructions

Hello again, I now have the window tints, the rims, the headlights and tail lights covered. At this point in my modifications list I was limited to what I could do next. The same factor applies, money. A cheap modification that I have described earlier is debadging and painting emblems. At this point I would like to discuss the details of what I did.

So depending on your make and model of your vehicle, i started off by removing the letters and that dealership name plate. The name plate I threw away. Now for the letters of the name of the car, COBALT LT, I took and using automotive trim adhesive, and "glued" the letters in order on the dash. the picture below actually shows the placement of the letters. there are some other interior modifications as it were, but I will mention them all in another post.

For the bowtie, again depending on your make/model there are different methods for the back and the front.

Front: the emblem in the front, for mine, was held in place by two bolts. simply pop the hood and undo the bolts. once this is done the emblem is ready to come out. as far as the painting is concerned, I went to the dealership and got touchup paint that matches my vin number, (location mentioned earlier). Now if you just apply the paint there is a good chance that it will just come off later.

For a more permanent basis, take some sandpaper, 400 gradient should be fine. and sand down the emblem. When finished sanding, wash it off with water and dry it off. dont use soap, we want it without any grease, or anything else slippery so to speak. now just cover whatever part of the emblem you want with the paint, you dont have to use the same type paint as your vin number. once done painting, set it aside and let it dry.

While the front is drying, move along to the rear. this one is more than likely just like the lettering. It only has some automotive trim adhesive or 3m tape or 3m spray. something like that, so you can take a old credit card or something of the sort and peel it off. Same concept, sand, wash off, dry, paint, let it dry.

Now when they are both dry, this will help keeping the paint from chipping. Simply spray equal amount of the clear coat along the entire emblem. Set them aside and let that dry.

Once completly dry, reinstall the emblem, whether it be with the two bolts or more 3m tape.