Black Emblems

[JoeLuck]

Ok I received my chrome "Blackwing" badge from GM..... FINALLY. I changed the lettering from black to red and it turned out really good. I went with the black badges in the end, but am going to sell the chrome ones if someone is interested. Pictures coming soon from the black badge install.

DM me if you are interested to buy the chrome V and "Blackwing" badge.

 

[KatyTxCT5V]

Ok I received my chrome "Blackwing" badge from GM..... FINALLY. I changed the lettering from black to red and it turned out really good. I went with the black badges in the end, but am going to sell the chrome ones if someone is interested. Pictures coming soon from the black badge install.

DM me if you are interested to buy the chrome V and "Blackwing" badge.

Looks good. Do you mind sharing how you added the red?

 

[JoeLuck]

Looks good. Do you mind sharing how you added the red?

Used Testor's hobby acrylic paint for models and a syringe with a thin needle. Filled each letter very carefully. Took some time, but came out really well.

 

[KatyTxCT5V]

@JoeLuck thanks for sharing. Funny, I was considering trying out Testor’s as an experiment as I use to build models with my son, glad it worked for you. I have some very small bottles with needle heads that I use for oil that I was considering using for the application and then I thought I would apply one layer of clear as extra. Thanks again.

 

[shbox]

Get both colors like this: BLACKWING .

 

[KatyTxCT5V]

That’s original for sure! Nice

 

[1Evil55]

I've used nail polish to fill engraving on some guns. It holds up to elements worse than most of our BW's will go through.

 

[SC-CTV4BLKWING]

How long did it take for you to get your badge - I called Cadillac and ordered mine in early February and still waiting.

 

[JoeLuck]

How long did it take for you to get your badge - I called Cadillac and ordered mine in early February and still waiting.

I ordered in November, and just got them last month. So about 6 months.

 

[JoeLuck]

I kinda posted this in the wrong thread, but adding pics on this thread for completion. This is the final product with the black badges. Moved the side V from the fender to the door. Changed the yellow in the factory badges to gunmetal to match the rims, and changed the black Blackwing lettering to red. Let me know what you think.

 

[Blackwingv]

Stunning! I think I like the V better on the door. I recieved my emblems from Deep Blue Chrome! They were definitely worth the wait and Austin Huber (owner) was the most honorable and ethical man and company I ever dealt with. He promised me something and delivered beyond my expectation. Please buy from him if you are interested. The emblems are amazing! I will post pics as soon as my rear spoiler comes in!!

 

[PrimeTime]

I kinda posted this in the wrong thread, but adding pics on this thread for completion. This is the final product with the black badges. Moved the side V from the fender to the door. Changed the yellow in the factory badges to gunmetal to match the rims, and changed the black Blackwing lettering to red. Let me know what you think.

Great looking car, nice spec. The gloss black PPF up top looks great. Rims are just right on that 5BW. Well done.

 

[JoeLuck]

Great looking car, nice spec. The gloss black PPF up top looks great. Rims are just right on that 5BW. Well done.

Thanks! It has been a process, but she is coming along.

I am doing the G3 CTS-V hood next and also want to get the CF front splitter. If someone knows a good place to get the CF splitter please let me know!

 

[Blackwingv]

Did you lower your car?

 

[KatyTxCT5V]

I kinda posted this in the wrong thread, but adding pics on this thread for completion. This is the final product with the black badges. Moved the side V from the fender to the door. Changed the yellow in the factory badges to gunmetal to match the rims, and changed the black Blackwing lettering to red. Let me know what you think.

Nice job on getting everything to flow together. Assuming the shark fin was replaced or painted to blend into the black? Also, what are the specs on the Apex wheels? Factory specs?

 

[JoeLuck]

Did you lower your car?

Yes I installed the swift springs from Tapout.

 

[JoeLuck]

Nice job on getting everything to flow together. Assuming the shark fin was replaced or painted to blend into the black? Also, what are the specs on the Apex wheels? Factory specs?

Had the fin wrapped in black also. So the entire roof matches.

The specs on the rims are below.

Front 19x10 ET 20 (8mm spacer with extended studs.)
Rear 19x11.5 ET 48

 

[ukcats12]

Did anyone here paint their own badges black? I got the OEM black badges from my dealer, but since the '24 has two additional BW badges the set doesn't include those. So I'm thinking I'll just paint two of my chrome BW badges to match if anyone is aware of a paint that would match. I might try it with some Black Raven aerosol and see what it looks like.

 

[mfbmike]

I kinda posted this in the wrong thread, but adding pics on this thread for completion. This is the final product with the black badges. Moved the side V from the fender to the door. Changed the yellow in the factory badges to gunmetal to match the rims, and changed the black Blackwing lettering to red. Let me know what you think.

Whoa. Forged V5 Apex wheels?

Also, how complicated is the spring install on these cars? Rear suspension on the 718 cayman was super labor intensive lol.

 

[strohw]

Whoa. Forged V5 Apex wheels?

Also, how complicated is the spring install on these cars? Rear suspension on the 718 cayman was super labor intensive lol.

Haha
I had to have a friend help me when I replaced the struts on my 987.2. We did it in my garage with just a floor jack.