As soon as I read Ryan's suggestion, I ran out to the tool box and
taking Joe's tip on using a putty knife, I was able to get mine off the
dash without too much trouble and without any solvents.
My badge has been soaking since then.
It looks like the vinegar is ruining it. The brown spots have turned to
a copper color while the rest has turned two toned brass. I'm sure when
I've let it sit for 2 days it will be fine. Right Ryan?! ;)
Vic
bharris wrote:
>
> Joe,Ryan,anyone else,
>
> Just the tip I was looking for!! Now can someone tell me the best way
> to remove this badge without bending it?
> 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
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Regards,
Vic
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