Refurbishing Painted Emblems
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,380
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From: N J
I used the testors also 7vette6, I later heard that it would have been better to use the testors lacquer, and then put a little clear over it when dry. ???? No complaints with the plain testors though, they look good.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Charlotte (Area) North Carolina
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14
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Hate to hi jack ,but I have a nice used gas lid emblem if anyone is looking for one. Its not perfect ,but its presentable. $25.00 shipped let me know if you want a picture. 
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 4,355
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From: Draper Utah
It was snowy this weekend and I was bored so I walked out into the garage to play with the Corvette. The emblems on the car have been bugging me for a while because they looked really ratty. I was going to buy new ones until I discovered they are $40 each. So before spending the coin I decided to look in the forum and see what others had done.... BINGO...
At trip to the hobby store and $6 latter I was in business. Thanks again to the help on this forum. It's hard to beat this simple repair for getting a big bang for your buck.
Front emblem before
Front emblem after
Rear emblem after
At trip to the hobby store and $6 latter I was in business. Thanks again to the help on this forum. It's hard to beat this simple repair for getting a big bang for your buck.
Front emblem before
Front emblem after
Rear emblem after
Last edited by Iceaxe; Dec 9, 2013 at 11:43 AM.
2026 Loser of the Year
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: New Or-leens Loo-z-anna
Hooray for 4 year old revived threads....
I now have confirmation on which paint to use without a senior member having to info for the one-thousanth time!
(I have to get that wireless printer...my wittle bwain is "busting" from all the restoration facts that I've found!)
I now have confirmation on which paint to use without a senior member having to info for the one-thousanth time!
(I have to get that wireless printer...my wittle bwain is "busting" from all the restoration facts that I've found!)
Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 435
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From: Wake Forest NC
Thanks for the info. I replaced my '75 medallions with brand new emblems for a '72. The black paint justs pops out of the flags and I always need to superglue it back in. Haven't even started the engine yet!
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 51
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From: ontario
Well, not perfect, but definitely looks a little better...
• Before...
• After...
I used Testors #1104 Dark Red. Looks pretty close.
This is the fuel door emblem. Of course, the darn thing broke when I tried to unscrew the nut on the other side. I didn't really apply any significant force and one of the posts just snapped off. I will have to get some double sided tape to better secure it.
• Before...
• After...
I used Testors #1104 Dark Red. Looks pretty close.
This is the fuel door emblem. Of course, the darn thing broke when I tried to unscrew the nut on the other side. I didn't really apply any significant force and one of the posts just snapped off. I will have to get some double sided tape to better secure it.
