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DRM500RUBYZR-1 · 07-13-2018

I agree; try Keen first.
However, experience has proven time and again, that most Corvette Suppliers all carry the same part.
It almost looks like once one vendor makes a part, others simply don't bother.
Emblems in particular are licensed by GM, so perhaps that is a barrier to entry for others contemplating the same part.
So, you find essentially the same emblem sold by all of the parts suppliers, with prices that may very well be different.

As for the how to:
Make sure any speed nuts are removed from the back. Emblems typically don't use nuts, as the pins are for placement and alignment, however I have found some overzealous owners put fasteners in the pins.
VERY CAREFULLY, STARTING FAR AWAY AND WITH LOW HEAT, use a heat gun to warm up the emblem, which will loosen the adhesive's grip.
Then GENTLY, using a plastic or nylon flat pry tool, one made for trim pieces is best, to get beneath the warmed adhesive and break the bond.

If you are careful and take your time, you can rather easily remove the whole emblem without breaking it.

We happen to be replacing a trunk emblem on a C-5 convertible this morning, and the list price of the GM licensed emblem is $87.00!
So they are not inexpensive!

Install by removing the adhesive protector, line up the locator pins, then place and press.
We gently warm the new emblem to help the adhesive set better.
Hope that helps!
Marty

07-13-2018	#3
DRM500RUBYZR-1 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mullica Hill, NJ Posts: 2,630	Re: Advise (Opinions) on Parts Source I agree; try Keen first. However, experience has proven time and again, that most Corvette Suppliers all carry the same part. It almost looks like once one vendor makes a part, others simply don't bother. Emblems in particular are licensed by GM, so perhaps that is a barrier to entry for others contemplating the same part. So, you find essentially the same emblem sold by all of the parts suppliers, with prices that may very well be different. As for the how to: Make sure any speed nuts are removed from the back. Emblems typically don't use nuts, as the pins are for placement and alignment, however I have found some overzealous owners put fasteners in the pins. VERY CAREFULLY, STARTING FAR AWAY AND WITH LOW HEAT, use a heat gun to warm up the emblem, which will loosen the adhesive's grip. Then GENTLY, using a plastic or nylon flat pry tool, one made for trim pieces is best, to get beneath the warmed adhesive and break the bond. If you are careful and take your time, you can rather easily remove the whole emblem without breaking it. We happen to be replacing a trunk emblem on a C-5 convertible this morning, and the list price of the GM licensed emblem is $87.00! So they are not inexpensive! Install by removing the adhesive protector, line up the locator pins, then place and press. We gently warm the new emblem to help the adhesive set better. Hope that helps! Marty