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Old 05-02-2014, 09:03 PM
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I purchased a 2001 Bowling Green vert last may.Previous owner installed chrome bumper lettering made of cheap plastic.Looked good when purchased,but film is starting to peel.Lettering looks bad up close.First problem is how do I safely remove lettering and does anyone know of a good replacement. I like the look.I found. stainless steal in ecklers part no.40202.Price 64.99,or are these junk too.Any help would be appreciated.Thank you
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I bought these and they look super....http://www.corvettemods.com/C5-97-04...el_p_5099.html
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Originally Posted by ram01
I purchased a 2001 Bowling Green vert last may.Previous owner installed chrome bumper lettering made of cheap plastic.Looked good when purchased,but film is starting to peel.Lettering looks bad up close.First problem is how do I safely remove lettering and does anyone know of a good replacement. I like the look.I found. stainless steal in ecklers part no.40202.Price 64.99,or are these junk too.Any help would be appreciated.Thank you
I have the SS letters...look good but that money could be spent elsewhere for more hp
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Not sure what product to remove but i painted my indented lettering. There is a great thread on how to do this. Good luck
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Get some goo gone for the current ones.
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You should be able to remove them by gently heating them with a hair dryer and then pulling them off or you can try some WD-40/Goof Off and pull them off.

A good place to look for the inserts would be Mid-America Motorworks or Vette Works International (Not sure they are true chrome/stainless steel though).
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Originally Posted by ram01
does anyone know of a good replacement.
I know it's a matter of personal preference, but I would leave it plain.

Like who doesn't know what it is?

Of course, it's you ride so good luck!
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I know it's a matter of personal preference, but I would leave it plain.

Like who doesn't know what it is?

Of course, it's you ride so good luck!
leave it stock, no added letters imo, but your car so do as you like
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I agree that the hairdryer works great for removing the old sticky. Worked great for the times I have replaced mine. I also found my stainless letters on the auction site for about $49.
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Originally Posted by ram01
I purchased a 2001 Bowling Green vert last may.Previous owner installed chrome bumper lettering made of cheap plastic.Looked good when purchased,but film is starting to peel.Lettering looks bad up close.First problem is how do I safely remove lettering and does anyone know of a good replacement. I like the look.I found. stainless steal in ecklers part no.40202.Price 64.99,or are these junk too.Any help would be appreciated.Thank you
I have the plate so I know what my ride is when the letters fall off..
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How about black letters, anyone know of some good ones?

I'm on the fence and it will take a nice set to get me to do it.
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Yes everyone knows what car it is, and I tried to fight it but it looks so much better. To me at least. I got a raised letter kit from e bay (sold out now) and love it. Was official GM product. I noticed most have it, but get what you want. Hopefully it stays on for a while.
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I put SS on my black beauty about 4yrs ago and they still look great.
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Originally Posted by jdvann
I bought these and they look super....http://www.corvettemods.com/C5-97-04...el_p_5099.html
Do they seem to hold up.
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Originally Posted by ram01
Do they seem to hold up.
Like you I was looking for something durable and these seem to be the best on the market....There is not much, more durable than stainless steel. The double sided tape appears to be the best available and only time will tell since I have only had them for 3 months.
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I have tried it on steering wheel, passenger side dash and front/rear bumper. I have since removed them all as I like it much better without. Some overlays work ok but these areas don't work for overlays in my opinion and taste.
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It's just one more headache when a letter starts to peel or fall off. And sooner or later they all do!!

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My yellow coupe came with red reflector ones, front and back. Going to leave them for now as the car also has red GS stipes and hood stripes. I originally was going to pull it all off but have decided to go full on Grand Sport. My 18/19" GS wheels get put on Monday and I'll be selling the Z06 wheels/tires.


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Originally Posted by bud2938
Yes everyone knows what car it is, and I tried to fight it but it looks so much better. To me at least. I got a raised letter kit from e bay (sold out now) and love it. Was official GM product. I noticed most have it, but get what you want. Hopefully it stays on for a while.
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Anyone seen these in Carbon Fiber?


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