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bj383ss · 08-09-2018, 09:24 AM

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.

20180805_101846 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

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

20180805_102317 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

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

20180805_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.

20180805_103152 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

20180805_103005 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

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

20180805_103611 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

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

20180805_105126 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

20180805_113808 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

20180805_113819 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

20180805_113825 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Bret

66K20 · 08-09-2018, 09:47 AM

Nicely done!

**The Rocknrod** · 08-09-2018, 10:07 AM

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

vin63 · 08-09-2018, 10:22 AM

Very cool!

Mullda · 08-09-2018, 10:53 AM

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

Bears63 · 08-09-2018, 12:11 PM

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

**The Rocknrod** · 08-09-2018, 12:44 PM

What is the resin again? Info?

Railroader · 08-09-2018, 11:04 PM

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

bj383ss · 08-10-2018, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 66K20

Nicely done!

Thank You

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

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

Thanks Rod

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Originally Posted by vin63

Very cool!

Thank YOu

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Originally Posted by Mullda

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

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

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Originally Posted by Bears63

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

Thank You. It was way easier than I thought.

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

What is the resin again? Info?

Rod here is the box.

20180810_061504 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

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Originally Posted by Railroader

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

Just cleaned them with metal polish after and buffed.

Before picture of one.

20180520_135004 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Mocked up one on the truck.

20180809_093806 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

Bret

66C10LB · 08-10-2018, 11:03 AM

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

djnordeen · 08-10-2018, 11:13 AM

Great Idea, Very nicely done

jchav62 · 08-10-2018, 11:16 AM

Looks killer!

**The Rocknrod** · 08-10-2018, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

Looks killer!

Ya that would even make new ones look better.

**The Rocknrod** · 11-13-2020, 07:13 PM

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.

roll_the_dice · 11-13-2020, 09:57 PM

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.

08-09-2018, 09:24 AM	#1
bj383ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 969	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. 20180805_101846 by bjohnson388, on Flickr I cleaned it with steel wool first. Here is the resin I used. Bought it at Hobby Lobby. 20180805_102317 by bjohnson388, on Flickr You mix the two equal parts until there is not more swirls. 20180805_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. 20180805_103152 by bjohnson388, on Flickr 20180805_103005 by bjohnson388, on Flickr It self levels. So I make sure you have it on a level surface while it dries. 20180805_103611 by bjohnson388, on Flickr Cleaning my 64' emblems I notice one of them still had flashing from where it came off from plating. 20180805_105126 by bjohnson388, on Flickr 20180805_113808 by bjohnson388, on Flickr 20180805_113819 by bjohnson388, on Flickr 20180805_113825 by bjohnson388, on Flickr Bret __________________ 64' Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=586955

08-09-2018, 09:47 AM	#2
66K20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: JC, KS Posts: 51	Re: Emblem Restore Nicely done! __________________ Brett \| 1966 K20 - 292/SM420/T221

08-09-2018, 10:07 AM	#3
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Emblem Restore I like it, great write up and pics - thanks. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-09-2018, 10:22 AM	#4
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Emblem Restore Very cool! __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

08-09-2018, 10:53 AM	#5
Mullda Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Knoxville Posts: 11	Re: Emblem Restore Great idea. I'll try that with mine also. They really need it.

08-09-2018, 12:11 PM	#6
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: Emblem Restore That looks fantastic. I will definitely give this a go for the badges on my '63. __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

08-09-2018, 12:44 PM	#7
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Emblem Restore What is the resin again? Info? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-09-2018, 11:04 PM	#8
Railroader Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florence Ms Posts: 117	Re: Emblem Restore Did you put anything on the chrome area of emblem? Was steel wool all you used in cleaning?

08-10-2018, 11:03 AM	#10
66C10LB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: West Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 204	Re: Emblem Restore Thanks for the tips. I will have to try this on my 66.

08-10-2018, 11:13 AM	#11
djnordeen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 15	Re: Emblem Restore Great Idea, Very nicely done

08-10-2018, 11:16 AM	#12
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Emblem Restore Looks killer! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

11-13-2020, 07:13 PM	#14
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Emblem Restore 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. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

11-13-2020, 09:57 PM	#15
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Emblem Restore 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. __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck



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