Author Topic: Ski Edition's Bowtie (Read 3904 times)

Ski Edition · « **on:** October 02, 2009, 05:21:17 PM »

Help a brother out--wife thinks the skier looks (not a nice word)!! They are the same color, but phone camera on skier.

Main One · « **Reply #1 on:** October 02, 2009, 05:35:21 PM »

I prefer the AV, but the skier looks good too! I couldn't vote for both.

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #2 on:** October 02, 2009, 08:08:28 PM »

I prefer the Av bowtie as well!!!!!!

Enkei · « **Reply #3 on:** October 02, 2009, 08:35:46 PM »

How about a Avalanche picture with a guy skying down it...It might be small but it would be different

Ski Edition · « **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2009, 09:53:21 AM »

Quote from: Enkei on October 02, 2009, 08:35:46 PM

How about a Avalanche picture with a guy skying down it...It might be small but it would be different

That would be different--now to find something like that! Thanks! Hell, I'll try anything!

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #5 on:** October 04, 2009, 10:36:22 AM »

Quote from: Ski Edition on October 04, 2009, 09:53:21 AM

That would be different--now to find something like that! Thanks! Hell, I'll try anything!

Hmmmmm,,,,,have to see what my wife can do with her Cricut machine about that. I'll show her this thread in a little bit.

Ski Edition · « **Reply #6 on:** October 04, 2009, 11:04:17 AM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on October 04, 2009, 10:36:22 AM

Hmmmmm,,,,,have to see what my wife can do with her Cricut machine about that. I'll show her this thread in a little bit.

Thanks OBB--once again---Above and Beyond!!

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #7 on:** October 04, 2009, 11:19:45 AM »

Quote from: Ski Edition on October 04, 2009, 11:04:17 AM

Thanks OBB--once again---Above and Beyond!!

Told her what to look for. It will be a custom file for sure. She may have to try to merge a few files together.

Ski Edition · « **Reply #8 on:** October 04, 2009, 11:26:05 AM »

I appreciate it!!

Enkei · « **Reply #9 on:** October 04, 2009, 08:22:54 PM »

Here is a good but it may be too large for a bowtie picture. But good to go with...

Ski Edition · « **Reply #10 on:** October 04, 2009, 09:28:43 PM »

Quote from: Enkei on October 04, 2009, 08:22:54 PM

Here is a good but it may be too large for a bowtie picture. But good to go with...

Can't see anything Enkei.

Hop45 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 05, 2009, 12:55:42 PM »

Put the Avalanche mountains from the logo in background and skier in foreground. best of both worlds

Ski Edition · « **Reply #12 on:** October 05, 2009, 02:07:29 PM »

Quote from: Hop45 on October 05, 2009, 12:55:42 PM

Put the Avalanche mountains from the logo in background and skier in foreground. best of both worlds

Maybe a take-off of my visor decal without the writing??

Main One · « **Reply #13 on:** October 05, 2009, 02:35:26 PM »

VERY nice graphic, but may be too busy for a bowtie, even without the lettering.

erickpl · « **Reply #14 on:** October 08, 2009, 02:20:47 PM »

Seeing your Av in person, I'm leaning towards the skier. But I have these going on this weekend. :)

Ski Edition · « **Reply #15 on:** October 08, 2009, 05:48:54 PM »

Quote from: erickpl on October 08, 2009, 02:20:47 PM

Seeing your Av in person, I'm leaning towards the skier. But I have these going on this weekend. :)

SWEET---we'll need to see some pics on the truck!!! Wash it up first!!

erickpl · « **Reply #16 on:** October 09, 2009, 08:12:12 AM »

Well, I washed it Sunday after we met, and it looked great! for 12 hours. Then it rained. :D I'll wash it on Monday and get shots once the rain is outta here.

Ski Edition · « **Reply #17 on:** October 09, 2009, 08:14:54 AM »

Just messing with you Paul!!!

erickpl · « **Reply #18 on:** October 13, 2009, 10:09:40 AM »

Quote from: Ski Edition on October 09, 2009, 08:14:54 AM

Just messing with you Paul!!!

Yeah, well just to grate your cheese, here it is ALL DIRTY!

I opted to keep the original grille in place. I'd screw that up. :) I'll color the screws at some point, but rain was coming and I didn't wanna get soaked. Got a chance to get some photos while I was getting gas! :) I'll post more when it is all clean!

Ski Edition · « **Reply #19 on:** October 13, 2009, 10:17:20 AM »

Quote from: erickpl on October 13, 2009, 10:09:40 AM

Yeah, well just to grate your cheese, here it is ALL DIRTY!

I opted to keep the original grille in place. I'd screw that up. :) I'll color the screws at some point, but rain was coming and I didn't wanna get soaked. Got a chance to get some photos while I was getting gas! :) I'll post more when it is all clean!

VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I knew that combination would look good on that black AV. Just imagine how nice it will look all shined up!!!

erickpl · « **Reply #20 on:** October 13, 2009, 12:48:58 PM »

Yep, it'll look lots better. I'll likely spray the original grill with some kind of black so it blends better. Now that the holes are drilled reinstallation won't be so bad.

Ski Edition · « **Reply #21 on:** October 13, 2009, 04:21:07 PM »

Quote from: erickpl on October 13, 2009, 12:48:58 PM

Yep, it'll look lots better. I'll likely spray the original grill with some kind of black so it blends better. Now that the holes are drilled reinstallation won't be so bad.

It really came out nice Paul!!! Like I said, I should have taken that one.

Just take the insert off, rub the plastic with some denatured alcohol and paint with some Krylon Fusion Satin Black--that should hide/match up very nicely!! I like that combination on your truck. Got the rack on mine and LOVE it! Just need to get some snow within 500 miles of here and I'm gone. Thanks again!

strobin01 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 24, 2009, 08:36:58 PM »

Don't want to

but got a question. I am in the process of painting my bowtie and putting on a decal. Which is the best way to do this?

paint bowtie, put on clear, add decal

paint bowtie, put on clear, add decal, put on more clear

paint bowtie, add decal and put on clear

I want to this this one time and to do it right. The bowtie is painted, just waiting on the right decal to put on. The paint I used the instructions on the can said the paint will cure in a week, so I figure around Thursday, I will be putting on clear.

Ski Edition · « **Reply #23 on:** October 24, 2009, 09:10:04 PM »

Quote from: strobin01 on October 24, 2009, 08:36:58 PM

Don't want to

but got a question. I am in the process of painting my bowtie and putting on a decal. Which is the best way to do this?

paint bowtie, put on clear, add decal

paint bowtie, put on clear, add decal, put on more clear

paint bowtie, add decal and put on clear

I want to this this one time and to do it right. The bowtie is painted, just waiting on the right decal to put on. The paint I used the instructions on the can said the paint will cure in a week, so I figure around Thursday, I will be putting on clear.

I'm not the guru by any means, but I have always painted the bowtie, let it cure for a couple of days and put the decal on. I have had problems denting the paint if I did it any sooner. Make sure that all corners of the decal are applied firmly. I usually wait another 24 hours and go over the decal again to make sure it is flat. I've had problems with the decal wanting to curl up on the ends if not applied firmly. I then shoot several light coats of clear and let it dry. I like to spray the last coat in the sun to make sure it is even and let it bake on. This process seems to work for me. Believe me this process has been refined through a lot of trial and a lot of errors. Good luck!!

strobin01 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 24, 2009, 09:13:39 PM »

Quote from: Ski Edition on October 24, 2009, 09:10:04 PM

I'm not the guru by any means, but I have always painted the bowtie, let it cure for a couple of days and put the decal on. I have had problems denting the paint if I did it any sooner. Make sure that all corners of the decal are applied firmly. I usually wait another 24 hours and go over the decal again to make sure it is flat. I've had problems with the decal wanting to curl up on the ends if not applied firmly. I then shoot several light coats of clear and let it dry. I like to spray the last coat in the sun to make sure it is even and let it bake on. This process seems to work for me. Believe me this process has been refined through a lot of trial and a lot of errors. Good luck!!

Thanks for the tip. I am thinking of one of two decals. I want either a transformer autobot decal, or the one I am leaning towards is the monster energy logo. I have a sheet of them, but of course the size I need I already used. Just waiting for a coworker to see if he has any.

Ski Edition · « **Reply #25 on:** January 26, 2010, 02:41:38 PM »

Since I'm staying with the black and red theme, this is what I will be using next. Damn, I wish I would make up my mind!!

bluedevil · « **Reply #26 on:** January 26, 2010, 02:53:34 PM »

Looks good. The "AV" looks bold, what is it?

Ski Edition · « **Reply #27 on:** January 26, 2010, 02:55:11 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on January 26, 2010, 02:53:34 PM

Looks good. The "AV" looks bold, what is it?

Wanted to keep the black somewhat matte, so painted the bowtie with bumper cover, the AV is a decal and put clear over it all.

bluedevil · « **Reply #28 on:** January 26, 2010, 02:56:23 PM »

Quote from: Ski Edition on January 26, 2010, 02:55:11 PM

Wanted to keep the black somewhat matte, so painted the bowtie with bumper cover, the AV is a decal and put clear over it all.

Gotcha. Fooled me

Looks very cool bro..

Ski Edition · « **Reply #29 on:** January 26, 2010, 03:03:02 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on January 26, 2010, 02:56:23 PM

Gotcha. Fooled me

Looks very cool bro..

Thanks! What did you think it was? Just hope it all looks good back on the truck!!

bluedevil · « **Reply #30 on:** January 26, 2010, 03:14:27 PM »

Quote from: Ski Edition on January 26, 2010, 03:03:02 PM

Thanks! What did you think it was? Just hope it all looks good back on the truck!!

I thought you used some sort of "AV" emblem. In the pic, it seems raised.

NorthJerseyAvalanche · « **Reply #31 on:** January 26, 2010, 04:45:06 PM »

very cool man

Ski Edition · « **Reply #32 on:** June 13, 2010, 01:26:15 PM »

The crack on the arm of my grille finally broke, so ordering a new one. Thought I would experiment with a new bowtie.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #33 on:** June 13, 2010, 03:05:28 PM »

Quote from: Ski Edition on June 13, 2010, 01:26:15 PM

The crack on the arm of my grille finally broke, so ordering a new one. Thought I would experiment with a new bowtie.

Did you order the SS grille like Mick's?

Ski Edition · « **Reply #34 on:** June 13, 2010, 03:38:55 PM »

Was thinking about it but the seller won't answer PMs or the thread. Was going to get with Mick on the quality, etc. Was going to see if I could find it cheaper.