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fixie · 01-17-2009, 10:34 PM

What have you guys used to restore your fender emblems? I was thinking of using sign painters paint or pinstripers paint. My emblems have good chrome but the color is faded. Any help would be appreciated

*LILRED66* · 01-17-2009, 11:55 PM

I used Dupli-Color, Scratch Fix, 2 in 1 factory match touch-up paint. For the Bowtie I used NG GM 505, Navy Blue Met and for the field I used NG GM 519, Victory Red. I don't know if these colors are considered "factory-correct", but they were the colors I liked.

Here are some before and after pictures of the '65 Chevy C10 body badges I freshened up.

I also freshened up the Custom cab sails, by using Universal Black, Dupli-Color for the script and 1/8" black pin-stripping for the horizontal embossed bars.

Alan's Classic · 01-18-2009, 01:35 AM

Welcome aboard Fixie and nice work Tony!!

jmedero · 01-18-2009, 01:56 AM

nice work on the custom trim Tony!!

fixie · 01-18-2009, 10:25 AM

Yeah thats the ticket. Ill try that looks really good. Got my frame ready for paint will get some pics up soon thanks

*LILRED66* · 01-18-2009, 10:38 AM

Thanks fellas for the compliments.

Welcome to the forums fixie from Kansas City, KS!

62 short step · 01-18-2009, 10:48 AM

Welcome fixie! Looks like Tony has a good idea, now I know what i'm going to do to mine!

**TR65** · 01-20-2009, 09:36 PM

Guys,

I took a little different route. I want a mono-chrome look, well really a tri-chrome look, tan, chrome, and black. So I removed all the color. (It needed restoring anyway). I can always re-color it if I change my mind.

It took a fair amount of work with a tooth brush and paint remover.

TR

*LILRED66* · 01-20-2009, 09:38 PM

Nice job TR65. I like that look, especially on your gray truck.

joe231 · 01-21-2009, 12:14 AM

wow nice work TR and Tony!!!
those both look sweet!!

*LILRED66* · 01-21-2009, 12:20 AM

TR65:

After seeing your monochrome idea, I am going to do that on my '66 Chevy K10. It is all black with a charcoal accent between the factory body side molding. It also has chome inner fenders and some chrome accessories on the engine, so the monochrome body badges will carry on that theme on the outside of the truck. Thanks for sharing.

**TR65** · 01-21-2009, 10:25 PM

You are the man Tony. I love those K10's. Should look good.

TR

01-17-2009, 10:34 PM	#1
fixie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Swartz Creek Michigan Posts: 19	Emblem resto What have you guys used to restore your fender emblems? I was thinking of using sign painters paint or pinstripers paint. My emblems have good chrome but the color is faded. Any help would be appreciated __________________ If it Aint broke tear it apart anyway

01-17-2009, 11:55 PM	#2
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Emblem resto I used Dupli-Color, Scratch Fix, 2 in 1 factory match touch-up paint. For the Bowtie I used NG GM 505, Navy Blue Met and for the field I used NG GM 519, Victory Red. I don't know if these colors are considered "factory-correct", but they were the colors I liked. Here are some before and after pictures of the '65 Chevy C10 body badges I freshened up. I also freshened up the Custom cab sails, by using Universal Black, Dupli-Color for the script and 1/8" black pin-stripping for the horizontal embossed bars. Attached Images Last edited by LILRED66; 01-18-2009 at 12:00 AM.

01-18-2009, 01:35 AM	#3
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Emblem resto Welcome aboard Fixie and nice work Tony!! __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker" Last edited by Alan's Classic; 01-18-2009 at 11:08 AM.

01-18-2009, 01:56 AM	#4
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: Emblem resto nice work on the custom trim Tony!!

01-18-2009, 10:25 AM	#5
fixie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Swartz Creek Michigan Posts: 19	Re: Emblem resto Yeah thats the ticket. Ill try that looks really good. Got my frame ready for paint will get some pics up soon thanks __________________ If it Aint broke tear it apart anyway

01-18-2009, 10:38 AM	#6
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Emblem resto Thanks fellas for the compliments. Welcome to the forums fixie from Kansas City, KS! Last edited by LILRED66; 01-18-2009 at 10:39 AM.

01-18-2009, 10:48 AM	#7
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Emblem resto Welcome fixie! Looks like Tony has a good idea, now I know what i'm going to do to mine! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

01-20-2009, 09:36 PM	#8
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Emblem resto Guys, I took a little different route. I want a mono-chrome look, well really a tri-chrome look, tan, chrome, and black. So I removed all the color. (It needed restoring anyway). I can always re-color it if I change my mind. It took a fair amount of work with a tooth brush and paint remover. TR Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

01-20-2009, 09:38 PM	#9
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Emblem resto Nice job TR65. I like that look, especially on your gray truck.

01-21-2009, 12:14 AM	#10
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Emblem resto wow nice work TR and Tony!!! those both look sweet!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-21-2009, 12:20 AM	#11
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Emblem resto TR65: After seeing your monochrome idea, I am going to do that on my '66 Chevy K10. It is all black with a charcoal accent between the factory body side molding. It also has chome inner fenders and some chrome accessories on the engine, so the monochrome body badges will carry on that theme on the outside of the truck. Thanks for sharing. Last edited by LILRED66; 01-21-2009 at 12:20 AM.

01-21-2009, 10:25 PM	#12
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Emblem resto You are the man Tony. I love those K10's. Should look good. TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880



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