Do you clean YOUR bowties?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-02-2008, 09:44 PM

Or your arrowheads, shields, crests, letters, lions, planets, rams, or ovals?

Can you tell what I'm talking about, yet? Do you make it a point (especially for those who live in winter climates) of cleaning off the badges on your vehicle before you go out on the road?

I've got a Cobalt. And everyday (especially when it snows) I take the extra second to wipe clean the Chevy bowties on my car. Might sound crazy to some - but I still do it; Honor and pride, perhaps?

So...Do YOU?

AirGoya · 03-02-2008, 10:14 PM

I Know exactly what your saying.

I have a routine when i clean the snow off: I clean off the windows, walk around and clean off the headlights, then brush off the snow on the bowtie.
I used to feel weird doing it, now I feel better.

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-02-2008, 10:15 PM

well, seeing as how ive debadged my car....no. lol after I get it repainted and 9 layers of clearcoat and my 69 anniversary badges put on...yes lol

and its a good idea to wipe the snow and whatnot off there for more than just asthetics. on the odd chance that the doubleside tape pulls loose in a small area on the badge and the snow melts and gets in there, it will just drag dirt and whatnot in there with it.

Kyle2k · 03-02-2008, 10:18 PM

haha, you strictly GM guys really take brand pride seriously

sooner or later you guys are going to be throwing gang signs lol

bouncertime · 03-02-2008, 10:50 PM

I don't have to worry about snow, but whenever I took my Blazer out in the mud, I made sure the bowtie was cleaned off for the ride home.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-02-2008, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

haha, you strictly GM guys really take brand pride seriously

sooner or later you guys are going to be throwing gang signs lol

hrm, hrm...I DID put in there "rams, and ovals"

sooooo...seeing as how you drive a close relative of the "ram" (Chrysler Concord - right?) Do YOU clean your, er...winged-crest thingy?

Kyle2k · 03-02-2008, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

hrm, hrm...I DID put in there "rams, and ovals"

sooooo...seeing as how you drive a close relative of the "ram" (Chrysler Concord - right?) Do YOU clean your, er...winged-crest thingy?

Lol, thats really funny! But no, I used to own a Probe GT, but it was a used car that I didn't know what I was getting into, and it had looks to kill (I did clean that one), but as for the Concord, lol, its just kind of my granny beater so I don't bother. Can't wait for the Camaro though, it will be my first GM car, either that or the G8 COUPE...hey, i can always dream. I will clean that one off haha

TheMadHatter99 · 03-02-2008, 11:08 PM

Yup, my galloping pony is always sparkling clean.

Silverado · 03-03-2008, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

sooner or later you guys are going to be throwing gang signs lol

I tried to create this gang sign you mention, but I couldn't get my fingers to bend into the bowtie shape all that well...

rocketman 12 · 03-03-2008, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silverado

I tried to create this gang sign you mention, but I couldn't get my fingers to bend into the bowtie shape all that well...

ouch.....

and yes, I do clean off the bow ties and arrowhead!

Camaro Lives On · 03-03-2008, 05:19 PM

well not all the time, but about one a week i take a damp cloth out and shine up the badges, make'em nice a sparkly.

Jeff · 03-03-2008, 06:50 PM

Well considering theres no snow in Texas.. Theres never anything to wipe off my cars, plus I always keep them clean anyways lol. However if I did live in a climate where there may be snow, I have no idea lol.

EllwynX · 03-03-2008, 09:23 PM

Honestly, I hate my car so much I can't remember the last time I even washed it... Though it might get a quick wash this week.

*GTAHVIT* · 03-03-2008, 10:22 PM

Uhhh, I've never even considered this as something a car lover would do.

Let's see, Born and raised in Tucson AZ. Dusty but not enough to cover badging. 9 years in the Navy stationed in San Diego. The only place in the world where your car actually stays clean unless you do something dumb like find the only puddle in the county and drive through it. Currently living in Jacksonville FL. About the worst thing we deal with out here is pollen from the pine trees in the spring. Oh yeah and rain once a week.

Until I read this thread, I would have never even guessed you guys did this...

That's awesome.

Bravo to you all!!

03-02-2008, 09:44 PM	#1
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Do you clean YOUR bowties? Or your arrowheads, shields, crests, letters, lions, planets, rams, or ovals? Can you tell what I'm talking about, yet? Do you make it a point (especially for those who live in winter climates) of cleaning off the badges on your vehicle before you go out on the road? I've got a Cobalt. And everyday (especially when it snows) I take the extra second to wipe clean the Chevy bowties on my car. Might sound crazy to some - but I still do it; Honor and pride, perhaps? So...Do YOU? __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

03-02-2008, 10:14 PM	#2
AirGoya Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago/Carbondale Posts: 815	I Know exactly what your saying. I have a routine when i clean the snow off: I clean off the windows, walk around and clean off the headlights, then brush off the snow on the bowtie. I used to feel weird doing it, now I feel better. __________________ -Tim

03-02-2008, 10:50 PM	#5
bouncertime Miller High Life Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1, 2017 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,199 View My Garage	I don't have to worry about snow, but whenever I took my Blazer out in the mud, I made sure the bowtie was cleaned off for the ride home. __________________ Jimmy

03-02-2008, 11:08 PM	#8
TheMadHatter99 Kept the Faith Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 721 View My Garage	Yup, my galloping pony is always sparkling clean. __________________ Last edited by TheMadHatter99; 03-03-2008 at 01:22 PM.

03-03-2008, 06:50 PM	#12
Jeff ~ANTI-FORD~ Drives: Cadillac CTS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 608	Well considering theres no snow in Texas.. Theres never anything to wipe off my cars, plus I always keep them clean anyways lol. However if I did live in a climate where there may be snow, I have no idea lol. __________________ My Z28 sorry guys.. sold Camaro and got a Cadillac CTS, waiting for a few years to get a 2010 SS used ;]

03-02-2008, 10:18 PM	#4
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,463	haha, you strictly GM guys really take brand pride seriously sooner or later you guys are going to be throwing gang signs lol

03-03-2008, 05:19 PM	#11
Camaro Lives On Force RECON Drives: 2005 Saab 9-5 2.3T Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 1,687 View My Garage	well not all the time, but about one a week i take a damp cloth out and shine up the badges, make'em nice a sparkly.

03-03-2008, 09:23 PM	#13
EllwynX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,259	Honestly, I hate my car so much I can't remember the last time I even washed it... Though it might get a quick wash this week.

03-03-2008, 10:22 PM	#14
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Uhhh, I've never even considered this as something a car lover would do. Let's see, Born and raised in Tucson AZ. Dusty but not enough to cover badging. 9 years in the Navy stationed in San Diego. The only place in the world where your car actually stays clean unless you do something dumb like find the only puddle in the county and drive through it. Currently living in Jacksonville FL. About the worst thing we deal with out here is pollen from the pine trees in the spring. Oh yeah and rain once a week. Until I read this thread, I would have never even guessed you guys did this... That's awesome. Bravo to you all!! __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

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