DIY gold emblems to Chrome in about 3 hours
12-14-08, 09:05 PM
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i started removing the gold with the cotton material that comes in the silver can that smells strong. the gold comes off pretty easily with some rubbing. i just need to have it buffed to a polished chrome shine.
should i just go to carwash place to have them use their buffer to do it for me. i dont own a small buffer tool.
if i get all the gold off, will a normal buffer get it polished. or does it need some type of cream to use while buffing it to polish
should i just go to carwash place to have them use their buffer to do it for me. i dont own a small buffer tool.
if i get all the gold off, will a normal buffer get it polished. or does it need some type of cream to use while buffing it to polish
12-15-08, 07:06 PM
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im going to tape off around the pieces to protect the paint. the gold comes off pretty easy. i just need a light polish or buff to give it a shinier look. if it doesnt work out so nice, i will swap to new chrome peices.
its just that the long peice above the plate isnt replacable. they told me i need the whole part its attached to for $700. any ideas
its just that the long peice above the plate isnt replacable. they told me i need the whole part its attached to for $700. any ideas
02-18-09, 12:40 AM
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my friend charges people 30$ to do crap like this on peoples cars at my school lol...
very useful info... i was about to buy chrome emblems... i would have felt like a moron thanks lol
very useful info... i was about to buy chrome emblems... i would have felt like a moron thanks lol
12-05-10, 12:51 AM
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when you strip the gold from the emblems, they will only be nickel plated which will tarnish quickly. you can wax them for longer looks but the nickel needs a top coat of chrome or gold to last.
12-05-10, 06:02 AM
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I would agree its not as durable as original chrome but I did mine 3 1/2 years ago and they still look great. I do keep my car in the shop but still........ Looks way better than the faded gold.
I have a complete set of brand new still in the wrapper chrome ones I bought but never bothered to put them on so....
I have a complete set of brand new still in the wrapper chrome ones I bought but never bothered to put them on so....
