How to change your chevy emblems from gold to black without replacing them

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  • @howardwear
    @howardwear 4 роки тому +77

    Short and to the point.... thank you. So many videos have so much extra that you do not need. This was spot on.....

  • @Mondo_0ne
    @Mondo_0ne 4 роки тому +225

    Exactly what I was looking for even the same roll of 3m vinyl thank you for not rambling about your dog getting married and your ex girlfriend getting ran over...

    • @warcommanderpvp7586
      @warcommanderpvp7586 2 роки тому

      😂😂😂

    • @richboyracecraft
      @richboyracecraft Рік тому

      You’re a monster. That marriage must be celebrated.

    • @Tinnmann
      @Tinnmann 9 місяців тому

      😂😂😂😂😂 that shit was funny

    • @lemonpepper853
      @lemonpepper853 9 місяців тому

      Ex-girlfriend getting ran over is crazy. 😂😂😂

  • @Hdwrguy
    @Hdwrguy 4 роки тому +31

    Dude! I watched someone plasti dip their emblems but this method looks so much cleaner and almost OEM. I am definitely doing this to my Chevy truck! Thanx for the video!

  • @idonthurtfeelingsimurderth8972
    @idonthurtfeelingsimurderth8972 5 років тому +30

    Loove this. So many people are saying oh you can by decals and stuff on the internet blah blah blah. Personally I love the extra work and the look of "I made this". All and all. Nice work dude...

  • @dmorgantube
    @dmorgantube 2 роки тому +14

    Straight forward and to the point. Thank you. I have a blacked-out Silverado. I think some chrome wrap vinyl on the bowties will tie in really nicely with the chrome accents on the headlights.

  • @alex-sd
    @alex-sd 7 місяців тому

    This was the best tutorial on this subject. Worked great on my Blazer EV. Thanks!

  • @VinnySuccessJesusfam
    @VinnySuccessJesusfam 3 роки тому +7

    Nice..i bought a little can of rustoleum and used my kids water color pain brush and finished front and back in under 10 min..its been 2 years still looks mint..plus paint will last many years

  • @JaneDoe-vi5yc
    @JaneDoe-vi5yc 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you for a great video. I just received my gloss orange vinyl and I can't wait to do this to my two emblems.

    • @KathleenBellDreamingofDIY
      @KathleenBellDreamingofDIY 2 роки тому

      I'm hoping to put orange vinyl on my orange Trailblazer's bow ties!

    • @JaneDoe-vi5yc
      @JaneDoe-vi5yc 2 роки тому +1

      @@KathleenBellDreamingofDIY Do it! I get compliments on them, especially if I go to the Chevy dealer! I'm thinking about how to do the tiny bow ties that are on the rims. And the one on the steering wheel. !!!

    • @KathleenBellDreamingofDIY
      @KathleenBellDreamingofDIY 2 роки тому

      @Jane Doe I am looking at those too!! Good luck!

  • @xaverchabarria3773
    @xaverchabarria3773 3 роки тому +6

    How long does it last on there before you have to redo it. Especially if you take your vehicle through the car wash.

  • @truck_dude
    @truck_dude Місяць тому

    All I did was cut the line to fit the boetie 3-4 months ago and it's still on there pretty good and doesn't show signs of coming off anytime soon. I never had to heat it, wipe it down or anything really. Works pretty much the same

  • @chhayung6573
    @chhayung6573 5 років тому +10

    Thanks for the video, it's very helpful. Have a quick question, instead of using a heat gun would a hair dryer be suffice?

  • @tjmayer9103
    @tjmayer9103 3 роки тому +16

    Plasti dip works better, faster & no cutting required. Just peel away for a perfect edge.

    • @FA11ENNINJA
      @FA11ENNINJA 3 роки тому +1

      Less material waste too

    • @dmf2990
      @dmf2990 3 роки тому +1

      Doesnt it come off?

    • @tjmayer9103
      @tjmayer9103 3 роки тому +2

      @@dmf2990 Nope. Mine has been on for 5 years and through many car washes.

    • @FA11ENNINJA
      @FA11ENNINJA 3 роки тому

      @@dmf2990 If you apply it correctly you won't have any peeling

    • @kvngmuscle3003
      @kvngmuscle3003 3 роки тому +2

      Vinyl is faster no masking and very minimal prep, takes less than 10 min if you know what your doing, and last way longer , I’ve had both and plasti dip requires minimal of 3 coats , vinyl is one layer and you don’t have to wait for it to dry.

  • @CowboyBen
    @CowboyBen 11 місяців тому

    im trying to do a black trim package on my 2008 silverado and was preparing to pay 50 bucks for new emblems, this is gonna save me some serious money

  • @ronaldtracy2534
    @ronaldtracy2534 Рік тому +1

    My daughter did this for my Christmas present and so far it is holding up great!!!

  • @HuntDawg146
    @HuntDawg146 2 роки тому +3

    Appreciate the video. How did this wrap hold up overtime?

  • @ethanmoore7095
    @ethanmoore7095 3 роки тому +1

    just ordered the same wrap bcause this video. preciate it man

  • @steveng1624
    @steveng1624 6 років тому +11

    *This is really nice, looks 100% better my friend*

  • @darkseeker9548
    @darkseeker9548 3 роки тому +9

    How well does that hold up in car washes?? Severe weather?

    • @Jessa8891
      @Jessa8891 Рік тому

      It's permanent vinyl. Holds up great.

  • @jtd662
    @jtd662 Рік тому +2

    Definitely will be doing this. Going to do mine in Chevy blue.

  • @stevieb9728
    @stevieb9728 3 роки тому +1

    Link for that specific vinyl please

  • @Drummer1570
    @Drummer1570 2 роки тому

    Can some please answer me this question!! How does it hold up in the long run? After washing it and different weather conditions?

  • @joshua00022
    @joshua00022 3 роки тому +2

    How durable is it? With washing, highway driving etc?

  • @charlesprovance570
    @charlesprovance570 5 років тому +6

    I used an old toothbrush to get down in the edges to get the dirt loose and then used a card to get down in there.

  • @alfonsosalazar6316
    @alfonsosalazar6316 2 роки тому

    Please give us the amazon link of the vynil.

  • @pooperpeeker
    @pooperpeeker 4 роки тому +3

    Did you use heat transfer vinyl or sticker vinyl?

  • @TomTRobot
    @TomTRobot 4 роки тому +5

    So much better! Apparently they started with that cheezy gold filling in 2000. Opinion: Nothing says tacky like fake gold. Hope someday someone at Chevy sees how many videos there are with owners going to the effort to change it and gets the message. It doesn't look so great in their ads, either.

    • @kkoch666
      @kkoch666 3 роки тому

      More people probably don't change it and just leave it alone

    • @NotJustBBQLLC
      @NotJustBBQLLC 3 роки тому +1

      Finely as of 2019 no huge bow ties in the front and back of the Silverado’s

    • @chadmark88
      @chadmark88 Рік тому

      "Chevy" HAS seen that people like the black bowties better - but GREED has set in and they now charge $295 to have a black bowtie put on the front and back - TWO HUNDRED NINETY FIVE DOLLARS to make it look just like the ones in this video !!! Thanks, J R Vlogs for showing us how to save $295 !!!

    • @TomTRobot
      @TomTRobot Рік тому +1

      @@chadmark88 All the companies have their logos and markings locked up with copyright and trademarks so no-one legally make them aftermarket without licen$ing and you wind up stuck having to go OEM. I'll bet the stock bowtie isn't cheap, either.

  • @claudiorojas1234
    @claudiorojas1234 4 роки тому +11

    Holy crap! I can’t believe this cost so much at the dealership!
    Thanks I’ll never pay for this again.

  • @todspeerii7498
    @todspeerii7498 5 років тому +12

    So like will you put a link in the description to the wrap that you used? I'm definitely doing this!

    • @malibufitness615
      @malibufitness615 2 роки тому +1

      Think he is using vvivid lil wraps for emblems

  • @lotorres24pr
    @lotorres24pr 2 роки тому

    I want to know if doing this, whenever you wash the car it’s not going away?

  • @anthonymacneil2279
    @anthonymacneil2279 4 роки тому +3

    Wow, totally impressed, you did an excellent job and it looks like the factory. Many thumbs up👍👍👍. Thanks for sharing from Nova Scotia

  • @robertoloyola9851
    @robertoloyola9851 4 роки тому +1

    What the Chevy bow tie texture? If so, How did you get it not to see the texture?

  • @christinaday-bassett8399
    @christinaday-bassett8399 2 роки тому

    Does this work with red? I want red bowties for my black Equinox.

  • @jasminnn86
    @jasminnn86 4 роки тому +2

    can you leave a link to the wrap you bought?

    • @jrvlogs9654
      @jrvlogs9654  4 роки тому +2

      The wrap I bought isn’t on amazon anymore for some reason but if you go on amazon and look up matte black car wrap and some should pop up!

  • @guwap_6318
    @guwap_6318 2 роки тому

    where did you get these products if you don’t mind

  • @GetIntoYourLife
    @GetIntoYourLife 5 років тому +2

    Good vid. Yours just rolled on easy, I got so many wrinkles and no matter how many times I tired it wouldnt wrinkle. 1. Will heating it up take out the wrinkles? 2. Will a high power blow dryer work? Or do I really need a heat gun?

    • @jrvlogs9654
      @jrvlogs9654  5 років тому +1

      If you heat it up and stretch it it will take out the wrinkles and a blow dryer could work too

    • @GetIntoYourLife
      @GetIntoYourLife 5 років тому

      @@jrvlogs9654 Heat it up, pull it off, stretch it then press it on again?

    • @TheSantos173
      @TheSantos173 5 років тому

      JR VLOGS good stuff man, you know where I can get some of that vinyl?

  • @Coolruiz19
    @Coolruiz19 4 роки тому +6

    How long did it hold up? Or it’s still going strong ?

    • @jrvlogs9654
      @jrvlogs9654  4 роки тому +5

      Held up for about a year then I took it off to change the color of it I ended up wrapping it white as of now

    • @Coolruiz19
      @Coolruiz19 4 роки тому +2

      JR VLOGS Thank you man !!!!

    • @jrvlogs9654
      @jrvlogs9654  4 роки тому +1

      No problem

  • @tylercole8054
    @tylercole8054 4 роки тому +1

    How long has this last for you? Has it gotten messed up?

  • @mkaleta22
    @mkaleta22 3 роки тому

    Do I need a heat gun? Or can I get away with a hair dryer?

  • @biodynamichawaii
    @biodynamichawaii 4 роки тому +2

    Nice job, well done. You have any ideas if a 2006 Silverado LT size front grill bow tie is same size as a 2018?

    • @jrvlogs9654
      @jrvlogs9654  4 роки тому +1

      I think they are relatively the same I have raped and older 2005 one and it was actually easier that the newer ones

  • @jeronclayton2158
    @jeronclayton2158 9 днів тому

    Does it survive car washes??

  • @Fabgyrl86
    @Fabgyrl86 4 роки тому +2

    Hey, where did you get the material?

  • @nomusicrc
    @nomusicrc 5 років тому +5

    AWESOME JOB
    Great video no music

  • @dzoni97a
    @dzoni97a 4 роки тому

    how durable it is? will it wipe off when pressurewashing?

  • @392_RHINO
    @392_RHINO 3 роки тому

    Do they make the vinyl in gloss black?

  • @charlesmiller3134
    @charlesmiller3134 Рік тому

    What’s the material and where did you buy it?

    • @Jessa8891
      @Jessa8891 Рік тому

      Vinyl and he said Amazon.

  • @fishnhomeylod462
    @fishnhomeylod462 3 роки тому +2

    Nicely done. Takes some patience, I’m sure, but I’ll be doing this soon.

  • @hosscity7519
    @hosscity7519 3 роки тому

    What wrap did you use

  • @Carlos-ms8zh
    @Carlos-ms8zh 4 роки тому

    Does it peel or ware off? Or if it rains will it get damaged?

  • @_mojojojeaux
    @_mojojojeaux 5 років тому +1

    Have the same textured type embossed emblems (apparently some come smooth). How’d you get the vinyl to stick to both edges? Because there’s a two tiny indentations, one near the silver and the second is where the textured emblem goes smooth? I can’t get the vinyl to stick to that park

    • @HiiiGHLIFE1
      @HiiiGHLIFE1 5 років тому

      I'm having same problem. It doesn't stick like this guy's did

    • @carls2210
      @carls2210 5 років тому

      Joneshia did you try using the heat gun while pushing down with your credit card or whatever you’re using to push the vinyl down? That’s what I had to do on mine. Took awhile but finally stuck.

    • @Bored00m
      @Bored00m 5 років тому

      @@HiiiGHLIFE1 I am guessing he is using thinner vinyl? I use VViViD vinyl wrap and was having trouble getting it to stretch inside those grooves too.

  • @jaasfamily13
    @jaasfamily13 3 роки тому

    How to remove the black sticker if we want to switch back to Original Gold ??

  • @kanais
    @kanais 4 роки тому +4

    This helped my husband alot. Thanks!

  • @kenna.9368
    @kenna.9368 3 роки тому +1

    Will a hairdryer work in place of the heat gun?

  • @nosoupforyou425
    @nosoupforyou425 4 роки тому +2

    Looks good. Too bad my emblems are on the paint..... No way am I comfortable w/razor blading around Audi rings - will have to go plasti-dip. Prefer your way though as the material looks more durable

  • @christophergrasse9346
    @christophergrasse9346 3 роки тому +1

    car u use a blow dryer ?

  • @gman77gas
    @gman77gas 3 роки тому

    You can buy pre made pre fit stickets off ebay for cheap

  • @marticiajojola9476
    @marticiajojola9476 3 роки тому +1

    Would glossy permanent cricket vinyl work?

  • @Searcher159
    @Searcher159 4 роки тому

    How does it look now, being two years old? Any issues?

    • @jrvlogs9654
      @jrvlogs9654  4 роки тому +1

      Yea after about a year and a half it starts peaking but I just redid it

  • @kmodek
    @kmodek Рік тому

    I just tried it and the gold shows around the sides. It's shit

  • @IttyBittyGriddy
    @IttyBittyGriddy 4 роки тому +1

    Could I use my Cricut vinyl?

    • @juanrounds
      @juanrounds 4 роки тому +1

      I’m sure long as the adhesive is good idk why you can’t

    • @elijahwilliams3186
      @elijahwilliams3186 4 роки тому

      Did you ever get to trying it? I just bought the same stuff, iron on vinyl from circut. Trying to do my badges so wish me luck and let me know if you have any luck:)

  • @LA_GALLADA_RUIZ
    @LA_GALLADA_RUIZ 3 роки тому

    Looks clean 🔥

  • @ReyesPR
    @ReyesPR 4 роки тому +1

    Hey man what about the rain or water? Does affect?

    • @jrvlogs9654
      @jrvlogs9654  4 роки тому +4

      No if you prep the surface good enough and make sure all the corners adhere properly than you will be fine

  • @mrvang8077
    @mrvang8077 Рік тому

    Ehh...it's OK. Matt black is kind of old school trend. I went with the gloss carbon fiber vynl wrap for added dimension depth. Which looks way cooler

  • @dannyunger1618
    @dannyunger1618 5 років тому +1

    Awesome video! I hope it works on my truck!

  • @kevinbradwell659
    @kevinbradwell659 3 роки тому

    Can you do this with a Toyota badge

  • @Italianborn
    @Italianborn 2 роки тому +1

    Do you think it will be easy to do all the chrome badges ? Or just easier to de badge and put the black ones ?

    • @Jessa8891
      @Jessa8891 Рік тому

      Do not use peel and stick for all emblems. Plastic up is your best way to go.

  • @rubensalais1502
    @rubensalais1502 3 роки тому +1

    Looks really nice

  • @grumpy1311
    @grumpy1311 5 років тому +3

    Thanks for showing this!
    It came out great!
    I just did mine as you showed and they look awesome!
    The factory ones are stupid expensive, this is a great alternative.

    • @Grey4lif3
      @Grey4lif3 Рік тому +1

      Does it stay on?

    • @grumpy1311
      @grumpy1311 Рік тому

      @Alexx Yes ! It stays on perfect.
      I have had it on my 2018 for 5 years now .
      Trading the truck for a '24 GMC next week , and will be looking to black out the GMC emblems

  • @retrographics6759
    @retrographics6759 7 місяців тому

    How long did it last before it peeled?

  • @ramzeneger
    @ramzeneger 5 років тому +5

    More power and God Bless, Thank you for this video.

  • @satyrangel2730
    @satyrangel2730 Рік тому

    nice job thank you for the up load

  • @rolandrodriguez7145
    @rolandrodriguez7145 2 роки тому +1

    Great job nice info

  • @josephhall7317
    @josephhall7317 2 місяці тому

    I want to do this but my Chevy symbols have ridges in them

  • @adamm8153
    @adamm8153 5 років тому +1

    Looks great!

  • @andrewendicott3406
    @andrewendicott3406 5 років тому +3

    looks really good. how has the film held up over time?

    • @howardwear
      @howardwear 4 роки тому +5

      I have friends who have done it. If you run through a car wash once a week, his lasted a year with 3M film. Another friend only hand washes his, and still going strong. They did at the same time. Hope that helps.

  • @JoseJimenez-xp2ym
    @JoseJimenez-xp2ym 4 роки тому +2

    Nice job, thank. I do this looks nice.

  • @mistert7958
    @mistert7958 3 роки тому

    Pure GM quality...a one year old truck! Does this work on rust, too?

  • @derricksmoke3797
    @derricksmoke3797 3 роки тому

    I thought they were call badges not emblems I could be wrong?

  • @efunkyman6853
    @efunkyman6853 3 роки тому

    Nice. Clean. Will do. Thank you!

  • @zombl337og
    @zombl337og 5 років тому +8

    I bought the front & back OEM black bowtie emblems, so much nicer than vinyl

  • @Cole_T
    @Cole_T 4 роки тому +2

    You deserve more subscribers than what you have 👍like the video!

  • @tanman2813
    @tanman2813 2 роки тому

    I don’t want any chrome showing gonna trey todo the whole bow tie

  • @cfromthed
    @cfromthed 2 роки тому

    Amazing incredible 10/10

  • @ricktotz4078
    @ricktotz4078 3 роки тому

    Why paint it it will just fall off anyhow just like the tailgate handle

  • @nene7528
    @nene7528 4 роки тому +2

    Now I can do my own ..GREAT VIDEO!

  • @bw7505
    @bw7505 Рік тому

    Nicely done

  • @Jamie2Starr
    @Jamie2Starr 3 роки тому

    I had my doubts, nice!

  • @meganwilkins7356
    @meganwilkins7356 4 роки тому +1

    Can I use a hair dryer?

  • @nofrenz2065
    @nofrenz2065 3 роки тому +1

    Plastic Dip works better!!...And last longer!

    • @hd758510
      @hd758510 3 роки тому

      Hyper dip works better than plasti dip. It's similar to spray vinyl. Still pealable And more durable. Does not feel like rubber To the touch.

    • @NotJustBBQLLC
      @NotJustBBQLLC 3 роки тому

      @@hd758510 ~ Did you use hyperdip on your bow tie? I have a can just haven’t done it yet... curious if you covered the chrome also?

  • @yousefhamdani1607
    @yousefhamdani1607 4 роки тому

    Thank you 😊.. it's was great help

  • @soyeldiego86
    @soyeldiego86 3 роки тому +3

    Make sure you use your AutoZone card- You wife's Costco or Macy's card will not cut it...

  • @c.torino2479
    @c.torino2479 3 роки тому

    Great video thanks man

  • @shtrudel-pu1cm
    @shtrudel-pu1cm 3 роки тому

    no link ?

  • @805gregg
    @805gregg 3 роки тому

    So if they were black, you would change them to gold, use your time more wisely

  • @helton1628
    @helton1628 2 роки тому

    Professional, the best apresentation

  • @davidboyce7996
    @davidboyce7996 3 роки тому +1

    It looks better gold.

  • @billybritt5334
    @billybritt5334 2 роки тому

    I'm gonna try a mate black on the whole bowtie

  • @pj9241
    @pj9241 2 роки тому

    Dude that credit card tip !

  • @MADMAX839
    @MADMAX839 3 роки тому

    Well done. Thank you.

  • @mangoldengineering3134
    @mangoldengineering3134 2 роки тому

    A foot by 5 feet? Umm let me guess, you tell your friends that you're packing a 8 incher?

  • @PAPATexas
    @PAPATexas 3 роки тому +1

    Nice