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Old 03-04-2016, 08:55 PM   #1
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Hi guys. It's been a while since I've been on here. But I have 78 k/20 Silverado. Anyway I found a set of original fender emblems from eBay. When they arrived, one was broke. Can this be repaired, and has anyone ever considered refinishing them to look new. These don't look bad. I'm just curious thanks.
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Old 03-04-2016, 09:50 PM   #2
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I know it's probably dumb to even ask but I want opinions
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Old 03-04-2016, 10:57 PM   #3
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I hope you at least ask for a refund from the seller since one arrived broken. But if you would post a pic of the broken emblem, someone might be able to offer up a solution.
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Old 03-04-2016, 11:19 PM   #4
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I have a similar issue except I bought junky badges knowing they were bad. I'm sure it can be welded by someone. My 15 broke off of my set.
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Old 03-04-2016, 11:32 PM   #5
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Weld plastic huh? Lol
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Old 03-04-2016, 11:33 PM   #6
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Im pretty sure it can be fixed jus make sure you take your time an do it right
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Old 03-05-2016, 12:04 AM   #7
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Mine are the metal fender badges.
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Old 03-05-2016, 02:22 AM   #8
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Might try panel adhesive or a similar epoxy.

http://3mcollision.com/3m-panel-bond...ive-08115.html
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They do make a plastic welder http://www.eastwood.com/airless-plas...r-model-6.html or a hot staple kit http://www.eastwood.com/ew-hot-stapl...ir-system.html
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Ok now the second question. Has anyone ever tried to rechrome them and try to make them look original with the letters paired and everything? I'm trying to figure out if it would be worth the effort
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If your thinking bout this just buy new ones
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Old 03-05-2016, 12:18 PM   #12
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If your thinking bout this just buy new ones
I would love to get new ones. But there aren't any new ones for a 78 Silverado 3/4 ton. I've tried several places. They've been discontinued. So now I got to see if I can salvage these and refinish them. Anyway here are the pictures. Look like a clean break to me
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Here's the other picture
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I did ask but it was pointless. I got pictures but I don't know how to upload them. Once I figure it out I'll post them
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Old 03-05-2016, 08:59 PM   #15
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I don't know if this post is allowed, but I can weld that back together and rechrome them for you. We make repairs to pot metal like that all the time. Check us out.

http://www.customplatingspecialist.com

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EDIT: I should have specified we only do metal parts, we are not set up to do any plastics.
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Old 03-05-2016, 10:16 PM   #16
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I don't know if this post is allowed, but I can weld that back together and rechrome them for you. We make repairs to pot metal like that all the time. Check us out.

http://www.customplatingspecialist.com

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EDIT: I should have specified we only do metal parts, we are not set up to do any plastics.
Thanks Nate. About how much would that run? Ball park? Pm me if you like we can discuss this further
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Old 03-05-2016, 10:22 PM   #17
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Actually I just sent an email to get an estimate. Thanks again!
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Actually I just sent an email to get an estimate. Thanks again!
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Thats probably best, I'm not in charge of pricing. I do the fun stuff, making things shine!!

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That's pretty cool. I was looking at the site you guys do good work
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