It is attached with double stick tape. After thay are on there for a
while it is difficult to remove. You might try taking a putty knife and
work gently under the thing and see if you can get it to let go.
Joe
Victor B. Michael wrote:
>
> 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
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Vic
>
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