Ryan; Joe;
Is this badge the one that says, "SCCA Champion" and lists some years?
If so, how can I safely remove it from the wood dash?
What kind of clear coat and how does one apply it so it looks good?
Thanks,
Vic
Joe Curry wrote:
>
> Ryan,
> When you get finished polishing it up, you can keep it that way by
> cleaning all the ramaining polish off with wax and grease remover and
> give it a light coating of clear coat. Then you won't have to keep
> polishing it.
>
> Joe
>
> Ryan Smith wrote:
> >
> > I'm just so pleased with how this came out I had to tell everyone. My
> > 72 Spit was missing its dash badge so I pried one off a 73 when I picked
> > up my car. It was pretty nasty after sitting in that TR graveyard for
> > several years. Its color was sort of chocolate. Well I've just gotten
> > around to "restoring" it with fantastic results. Heres how...
> >
> > First I soaked it in WHITE vinegar for around 2 days I guess. This
> > really brightened it up. The acetic (sp?) acid is quite weak and won't
> > really hurt anything. Then I rinsed it off and gave it a light
> > scrubbing with some steel wool. Voila! A brand new badge. This thing
> > looks like its made of gold now. Just for good measure I just changed
> > the vinegar out and I'm going to soak for another 24 in some fresh
> > stuff. I'll give it another light scrub and maybe cover it with silver
> > polish. Assuming you have the badge off your dash this method can't
> > miss.
> >
> > Try it!
> >
> > Ryan Smith
> > Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech
> > Emerald Green, 72 Spitfire
>
> --
> "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
>
> -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
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Regards,
Vic
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