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Mar 9, 2004 | 01:20 PM

Skruball73

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From: Inside every color vette there is a blue one trying to come out!

Nose Emblems question

This question is for those of us who have the starburst type nose emblems...73-74...I believe they are supposed to be coated with some kind of enamel. I have gone through 2 of them so far. It seems that water from either washing the car or rain tends to eat the enamel away & the red plastic starburst stuff comes off leaving the chrome backing showing...is there a way to prevent this from happening? I really don't want to have to keep ordering nose emblems. :confused:

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Mar 9, 2004 | 02:15 PM

corvettemaster

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Re: Nose Emblems question (Skruball73)

sorry can't help you, but i'd just like to say, nice wheels u have :thumbs: and here's a bump for ya :cheers:

Mar 9, 2004 | 02:39 PM

73'Vette

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Re: Nose Emblems question (Skruball73)

Where are you getting them from? I need to order one for mine, and I'd like to avoid this problem from happening to me.

Mar 9, 2004 | 03:13 PM

Stewart's74

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Re: Nose Emblems question (73'Vette)

I just put a new one on my 74.
Dont tell me I'm going to have to get a new one every year :mad

Mar 9, 2004 | 03:50 PM

stingraymaniac

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Re: Nose Emblems question (Stewart's74)

haven´t had that problem with my 74 looks as good as new still!
i think it is the original.

Mar 9, 2004 | 04:00 PM

Skruball73

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Re: Nose Emblems question (73'Vette)

I got my 1st one from RIK's Vettes, When it went south I called thenm up & they sent a replacement, just reciently that one has gone south...I have seen some on ebay that are reasonably priced with buy it now options.

Mar 9, 2004 | 05:28 PM

Wrecked82

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Re: Nose Emblems question (Skruball73)

Why not spray it with a clear, outdoor (UV proof) polyurethane type paint, like Helmsman. Did my fuel tank emblems when I replaced them and a year later, still nice and colorful.