enameled emblems

[coreywalker]

Does anyone know the process to restore those enameled emblems on radiators, common on 1920s cars? I know there are places that restore them but I like to do everything myself if possible. As long as it doesn't require a lot of specialized equipment I figure I can do anything that anyone else can. Any help would be appreciated.

[Dave53-7C]

Here you go. Try this:

http://www.emblemagic.com/

[Jon B]

You might buy an enameling kit complete with glass beads (or whatever they use) and a tiny furnace -- such as this http://www.thompsonenamel.com/products/supplements/beginner.htm . I had one of these when I was a kid, back in the 1950's. But by the time you laid out all that money, it might be easier to just send the broken original (and a fat check!) to a place like emblemagic!

[SuperDave]

I wonder if some of the powder coating stuff would work? At least for the solid color portions. The translucent colors ,not so much.

[bobdriveshudson]

If powder coating is used, is the heat treatment considered a potential problem? Just wondering. Bob

[dover1]

I have seen this lady's work, It cannot be falted. karlamaxwell@msn.com dover1

[OlHudson8r]

I have seen this lady's work, It cannot be falted. karlamaxwell@msn.com dover1
Dover1, You are right about Karla Maxwell's work. I have a 1927 Hudson emblem she restored, and it is of the finest quality. Dee