Posted March 27, 201015 yr comment_313834 here are my DIY reconditioned badges, They were all faded no black was left . Now they have there black back and all that is left is buffing before installing on car. tell me what you guys think if they look good or if I should buy new ones.[ATTACH]35239[/ATTACH] Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/35215-diy-reconditioned/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 27, 201015 yr comment_313873 Very nice. I'm getting ready to send my car in for paint next month so I was planning to fix up my badges as well. What method did you use? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/35215-diy-reconditioned/#findComment-313873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 27, 201015 yr Author comment_313881 I made sure they were clean I removed all the old wax and then used a very fine brush and Rust-oleum in a quart can the oil based enamel stuff. I picked this because it is self-leveling and gives a very nice finish when dry. I have tried other methods over the years and the look you get from this is much nicer. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/35215-diy-reconditioned/#findComment-313881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 27, 201015 yr comment_313896 Nice! Now I have another project to do. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/35215-diy-reconditioned/#findComment-313896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 31, 201015 yr comment_314468 I think that they look great! However, I would still consider getting "new" emblems if you can afford to - especially while they are still available (for the most part). This way you wont be sorry later when supplies dry up. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/35215-diy-reconditioned/#findComment-314468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 31, 201015 yr comment_314481 What buffing method will you use? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/35215-diy-reconditioned/#findComment-314481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 1, 201015 yr Author comment_314599 I have buffing paste and a bench buffer I use for fine metal and plastics. I use to be into the RC car racing scene so I have a bench buffer made for lexan bodies and fine metal parts. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/35215-diy-reconditioned/#findComment-314599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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