Emblem Restore
 

So I saw this done on a squarebody emblem a couple of years ago and finally got around to trying it on mine. It worked much better than I thought. Should last a lot longer than paint.

I had a set of 66 badges from the Junkyard for wall art so I tried the process on them first.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/941/2...8512968d_h.jpg20180805_101846 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

I cleaned it with steel wool first. Here is the resin I used. Bought it at Hobby Lobby.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/941/2...2c64bcbd_h.jpg20180805_102317 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

You mix the two equal parts until there is not more swirls.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/936/4...1c9a30b4_h.jpg20180805_102629 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

I originally was going to use ink from the sharpie pen. But I couldn't get it to release any ink and sense I already had the resin mixed I grab the spray paint I used on my wheels and used that instead.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/858/4...754b881f_h.jpg20180805_103152 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1833/...797bd482_h.jpg20180805_103005 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

It self levels. So I make sure you have it on a level surface while it dries.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1832/...58fb71b1_h.jpg20180805_103611 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Cleaning my 64' emblems I notice one of them still had flashing from where it came off from plating.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/942/4...faa4b658_h.jpg20180805_105126 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/916/2...74e4a186_h.jpg20180805_113808 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/931/4...29f9f861_h.jpg20180805_113819 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1773/...e44c8cdd_h.jpg20180805_113825 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Bret

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Nicely done! :metal:

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I like it, great write up and pics - thanks. :)

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Great idea. I'll try that with mine also. They really need it.

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That looks fantastic. I will definitely give this a go for the badges on my '63.

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What is the resin again? Info?

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Did you put anything on the chrome area of emblem? Was steel wool all you used in cleaning?

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Thank You

Thanks Rod

Thank YOu

Thank You. Mine were pretty sad looking to begin with.

Thank You. It was way easier than I thought.

Rod here is the box.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1812/...00a0b7d8_h.jpg20180810_061504 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Just cleaned them with metal polish after and buffed.

Before picture of one.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/908/4...05db2ac9_h.jpg20180520_135004 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Mocked up one on the truck.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/929/4...0fc51216_h.jpg20180809_093806 by bjohnson388, on Flickr


Bret

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Thanks for the tips. I will have to try this on my 66.

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Great Idea, Very nicely done

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Looks killer! :metal:

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Ya that would even make new ones look better. :)

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I just got a new pair of fender emblems heading my way and I'm thinking I might do this, I'll keep ya posted. :)

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This is brilliant...I work with 2 part resin every day and never thought to do this...I will do it now though!

Here is a tip...after you put the resin on the part...hit it with a propane torch or a heat gun for just a few seconds. It will pop any air bubbles that are on the surface or hiding under.