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Re: Hood Emblem Quality Alternatives

To: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>,
Subject: Re: Hood Emblem Quality Alternatives
From: David Nock <healeydoc@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Fri, 02 Jul 2004 10:46:56 -0700
If the cloisone is in good condition then you can re chrome the one you
have. The plating process does not hurt the cloisone as long as it is not
cracked. 
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on 7/2/04 9:56 AM, Steve B. Gerow at steveg@abrazosdata.com wrote:

> I know this has been discussed before, but was unable to find it in the
> Archives:
> 
> I have an original hood emblem  with the cloisonne in good shape but the
> chrome worn off and the brass showing through.
> 
> I recently returned one I bought from one of the east coast suppliers, who
> assured me it was the best available. It was very "mushy" looking and had
> dark red paint instead of the cloisonne. It was awful.
> 
> Is there a source who can re-chrome my existing one without screwing up the
> cloisonne?
> 
> Does anyone have good replacements with crisp edges and cloisonne?
> 
> -- 
> Steve Gerow
> Pasadena CA
> 59 BN6





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