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tumamilhem
After your hood crest is worn, the metal is dirty, etc., what's the best way to restore and shine it up without removing the metal finish and paint?

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Bullethead
QUOTE(tumamilhem @ Mar 25 2013, 02:12 PM) *

After your hood crest is worn, the metal is dirty, etc., what's the best way to restore and shine it up without removing the metal finish and paint?

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DON'T REFINISH THEM. Post a photo or two, please.

Among the early 911 crowd, patina is preferred... clean with a toothbrush and paste, or maybe handcleaner.
If in good shape with no cloisonne loss, genuine orange bar badges are an easy sell.

http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/sh...range+bar+badge

http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/sh...range+bar+badge
tumamilhem
Sorry, had a glitch in the webpage and picture didn't upload. Picture of all three orange bars uploaded now.
tumamilhem
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DON'T REFINISH THEM. Post a photo or two, please.

Among the early 911 crowd, patina is preferred...
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What do you mean by 'patina'?

Can't view those images you linked, by the way (not a member to that site).
Mark Henry

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What do you mean by 'patina'?


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I'm serious... leave them dirty, let the buyer clean them. 98% of the guys want them with patina. In fact some go out of there way to make them (fake) have patina.
Fact is you will lose money if you clean them.

Worth about $250-300 each. smile.gif


Mark Henry
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Mark Henry
By $250-$300 the 2 on the left look like $300, the one on the right $250. Do research on pelican F/S section.
Bullethead
QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Mar 25 2013, 03:12 PM) *

The 2 on the left look like $300, the one on the right $250. Do research on pelican F/S section.

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My '67S still has it's OG badge... not crazy about having to drop $300 if it ever needed replacement.

But I'd do it. Those look good... you'll have happy buyers. GLWTS.

Patina examples: first one sold for $300. In my case the damaged badge is more than acceptable.

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rudedude
If you were to sell my 911 could use the badge on the left
Let me know if you are interested
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