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Old Nov 22, 2025 | 10:02 AM
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Does anyone have a clue where I could source black C5 Z06 fender decals?

still want the red “Z” but the rest gloss black.

I can find a gazillion c6 and beyond options. No luck at all on the c5.

thank you in advance!
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Old Nov 22, 2025 | 11:30 AM
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You may just have to paint them yourself. I do not recall seeing the emblems in black.
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Old Nov 23, 2025 | 03:53 AM
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I haven't seen them in a bit. I know a guy who can make them in right angles only - no bubble bulge - but that's it currently.

The market does have a need for what you're mentioning as an aftermarket C5 piece, but the number of buyers I suspect would be pretty low so as to not make it work much effort unless the seller had a large shop and a deep list of products already.
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Old Nov 23, 2025 | 07:25 AM
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I haven't seen them in a bit. I know a guy who can make them in right angles only - no bubble bulge - but that's it currently.

The market does have a need for what you're mentioning as an aftermarket C5 piece, but the number of buyers I suspect would be pretty low so as to not make it work much effort unless the seller had a large shop and a deep list of products already.

I agree. I think the previous poster is right. I’ll likely need to pull them and do it myself. I found ONE YouTube video from a few years ago of a guy swapping them but the eBay store he linked is long gone. Guess it’s arts and crafts time soon.

I wonder how it would look with the c6 badge 🤔🤔
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Old Nov 23, 2025 | 12:21 PM
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The C6 badge has a good look. But everyone knows what it is.

Im being risky and took a brand new nose emblem and chopped the circle off it. Still definitely C5 flags, but a different look. Not installed yet.

I say make what you want. The key is going to be in taping it off perfectly before removing to have powder coated or whatnot so they can be installed level, square, and easily.
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A friend of mine can make them in carbon. Forged or standard twill. I think he charges $150/set.



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Does he have other options for the C5 style?
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Does he have other options for the C5 style?
I can ask him. What style are you looking for?
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I am not necessarily looking right now so much as seeking inspiration and options.
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What I did on my C7 Z06, was get the emblems painted in carbon flash metallic, then I had the Z done with a reflective red vinyl insert. I think it came out great. You could always do that.
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A friend of mine can make them in carbon. Forged or standard twill. I think he charges $150/set.



could you ask if he can do them exactly like the carbon but in gloss black? If he can I will buy a set today. I’ll shoot you a DM!
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Originally Posted by Tusc
The C6 badge has a good look. But everyone knows what it is.

Im being risky and took a brand new nose emblem and chopped the circle off it. Still definitely C5 flags, but a different look. Not installed yet.

I say make what you want. The key is going to be in taping it off perfectly before removing to have powder coated or whatnot so they can be installed level, square, and easily.
I did body work for a number of years, removing and re installing are the least of my worries. That being said I wasn’t a painter so I’m not too confident in my masking skills to paint my own 😅
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I got mine on ebay a few years ago, but the seller doesnt look to have any for sale right now. I saw a couple other options though, but those CF ones look hot!


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The carbon ones look great
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