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Sicklajoie · 12-05-2015, 10:46 AM

That came out "Super"!
Nice job!

magicoolbus · 12-05-2015, 07:18 PM

Bubbles in the resin are super easy to get out. All you do is get a coffee stirrer and gently blow across the surface. They magically disappear!
JB

Metaldoc · 12-05-2015, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank_Zappa

Hubby: Hey Honey. Can I borrow your red nail polish?

Wifie: Well sure I guess. Hey where are you going with it?

Hubby: The garage.

Wifie: The garage? What are doing with it in the garage?

Hubby: The emblems on my truck are cracked and flakey.

Wifie: Yeah right. YOU ARE NOT FOOLING ANYONE BOB! IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A MIDLIFE CRISIS GO BUY YOUR OWN BOB!

Hubby: Women. Can't live with em...............

I have nail polish, nail polish remover, and hair spray in my shop and my wife thinks I'm a bit off. Nail polish for carb. swell plugs, remover which is acetone to remover permanent marker and hair spray for my potato gun

In The Ten Ring · 12-06-2015, 12:30 AM

Impressive!

**Elliot949** · 12-06-2015, 09:46 AM

Great Job right there...

Bishops Trucks · 12-06-2015, 10:00 AM

That is one of the best tips I have ever seen. Now I need to find those needles you use.

FlameOut · 12-06-2015, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

That is one of the best tips I have ever seen. Now I need to find those needles you use.

I was checking Amazon and there are a ton, but I don't know which are correct for this. Could someone in the know maybe post a link?

kingstrider · 12-06-2015, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlameOut

I was checking Amazon and there are a ton, but I don't know which are correct for this. Could someone in the know maybe post a link?

The monoject 22 gauge needles work best for lacquer, I've used as small as a 27 gauge but they are a bit harder to use. You can always ask your veterinarian as well.

73737373 · 12-09-2015, 02:24 PM

Just a point of clarification, after you strip the original paint off and the badges are "bare", take a wet toothbrush (soft bristle) and some Barkeeper's (or Bartenders)Friend (or other non abrasive cleanser) and clean up all in between and around the letters. Barkeeper's friend ought to be renamed "Emblem Restorer's Friend" because it's just magic. I have made/saved countless hundreds of dollars over the course of time doing nothing more than buying old emblems, door handles and you name it and doing the Bartenders Friend trick on them. As a matter of fact, taking 3 hours off work today to go home and enjoy a warm late fall Oklahoma day doing that to a bunch of pieces I've picked up over the course of the past summer.

**Steeveedee** · 12-09-2015, 11:03 PM

I use the Barkeeper's Friend in my coppersmithing work for cleaning. Be sure to wear gloves if you have your mitts in it for a long while.

I like the original lacquer solution, and the epoxy one, too!

My wife must have 20 shades of red nail polish that I can poach a little of to get the color just right!

FlameOut · 12-10-2015, 06:52 PM

Is that Barkeepers Friend stuff you're referring to the powder stuff (like Ajax or Comet) or the liquid? I was checking Amazon and found a couple of different ones

73737373 · 12-11-2015, 11:00 AM

Yes, it is a powder, but it's non abrasive. That's the key. I think Bon-Ami makes a non abrasive cleanser, as well. Cleansers w/grit in them will scratch.

custom10nut · 05-21-2016, 10:33 PM

Timing is everything. I could have used this two months ago, when I repainted my emblems. Mine are the "Custom/10" and "8-350" type. This technique would have been a lot easier than the way I did it. Because my emblems have the black behind the chrome, I started to carefully mask everything off, but then I figured this:

paint the whole thing with black and carefully peel it off the chrome. Well to to make a long story short, it took a little while, but they turned out pretty good

(IMO). I used a sharpened piece of wood to peel back the paint without scratching the chrome, and my picks to reach the tight spots. One thing I didn't do and now wish I did, was to strip them of all the old paint first.

**elpound** · 10-27-2016, 07:15 AM

Thanks for sharing this!

fennderbender1 · 10-27-2016, 11:11 AM

I love those guitars!

NorCalC20LWB · 12-06-2016, 02:34 PM

Thank you for the great step by step post Kingstrider, this method works great! The only frustrating part I ran into was where to get the syringes, surprisingly Rite Aid does not carry them. My daughter in So Cal works at a pharmaceutical testing lab so she was able to get me some. I used 18 and 22 gauge needles, very easy DIY!

In The Ten Ring · 12-06-2016, 03:13 PM

I would have to check the legality of this but I could supply you guys with hypodermics and needles to your emblem's content.

I go through two needles every two weeks and I have just been recapping and storing those. The Red Cross certifies me as a blood donor so I can't have anything too bad floating around in my blood.

badpeanut · 01-28-2017, 08:08 PM

I'm using 23 gauge blunt tip needles along with 3mL syringes, but am having difficulty drawing nail polish into the syringe. Any tips or tricks?

NorCalC20LWB · 01-28-2017, 08:50 PM

Possibly 23 gauge is a bit small? I first tried on a test piece with the 18 gauge needle and it did seem the black nail polish was kind of "clotted" or congealed. My wife said to shake it up better, that did help somewhat. I also thinned it with some lacquer thinner, went on well but it seemed too thin and was concerned the finished product would not be thick enough. Ended up getting another black nail polish and making sure it was at room temperature first, went on nice and thick and smooth.

With the multiple trips to Rite Aid to purchase nail polish, I think the folks that work there thought I was joining Bruce Jenner

88Stanger · 01-29-2017, 03:21 AM

damn good job

Metaldoc · 01-29-2017, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badpeanut

I'm using 23 gauge blunt tip needles along with 3mL syringes, but am having difficulty drawing nail polish into the syringe. Any tips or tricks?

I used the needle for refilling printer inks. It's much bigger diameter and volume. Worked perfect.

Steelheader · 01-29-2017, 08:48 AM

Well I know what I'm doing this week , ( taking off my badges and trying this out ) and with the needle situation I know Tractor Supply carries them for livestock vaccinations, thanks for the great tips guys .

chevrolet4x4 · 02-27-2017, 10:52 PM

Great thread by Kingstrider, I think i will be doing my emblems real soon, Thanks!

In The Ten Ring · 05-28-2017, 02:23 AM

So 23 gauge needles may be too small? I need to do this ASAP.

NorCalC20LWB · 05-28-2017, 11:19 AM

I used 18 & 21 gauge. The finger nail polish seemed to flow pretty easily, so would think 23 G would work, just take more time and patience. What worked best for me was to shake it really well and warm it up a bit, sun, hand, whatever.

12-05-2015, 10:46 AM	#51
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,489	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe That came out "Super"! Nice job! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

12-05-2015, 07:18 PM	#52
magicoolbus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 513	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe Bubbles in the resin are super easy to get out. All you do is get a coffee stirrer and gently blow across the surface. They magically disappear! JB __________________ JB from AZ 1969 Chevy Sub K10 1957 Chevy 3200 1962 VW Beetle 1957 Willys CJ5

12-06-2015, 12:30 AM	#54
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe Impressive!

12-06-2015, 09:46 AM	#55
Elliot949 Dan Johnston Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe Great Job right there... __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

12-06-2015, 10:00 AM	#56
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe That is one of the best tips I have ever seen. Now I need to find those needles you use. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

12-09-2015, 02:24 PM	#59
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe Just a point of clarification, after you strip the original paint off and the badges are "bare", take a wet toothbrush (soft bristle) and some Barkeeper's (or Bartenders)Friend (or other non abrasive cleanser) and clean up all in between and around the letters. Barkeeper's friend ought to be renamed "Emblem Restorer's Friend" because it's just magic. I have made/saved countless hundreds of dollars over the course of time doing nothing more than buying old emblems, door handles and you name it and doing the Bartenders Friend trick on them. As a matter of fact, taking 3 hours off work today to go home and enjoy a warm late fall Oklahoma day doing that to a bunch of pieces I've picked up over the course of the past summer.

12-09-2015, 11:03 PM	#60
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,087	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe I use the Barkeeper's Friend in my coppersmithing work for cleaning. Be sure to wear gloves if you have your mitts in it for a long while. I like the original lacquer solution, and the epoxy one, too! My wife must have 20 shades of red nail polish that I can poach a little of to get the color just right! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

12-10-2015, 06:52 PM	#61
FlameOut Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 712	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe Is that Barkeepers Friend stuff you're referring to the powder stuff (like Ajax or Comet) or the liquid? I was checking Amazon and found a couple of different ones __________________ Bill 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext Cab 1500 1972 Chevy K-10 SOLD 1967 Chevelle SS

12-11-2015, 11:00 AM	#62
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe Yes, it is a powder, but it's non abrasive. That's the key. I think Bon-Ami makes a non abrasive cleanser, as well. Cleansers w/grit in them will scratch. __________________ 1968 Custom SWB, 327/3 speed OTC 1969 CST LWB, 402/400 1970 CST LWB, 402/400 1970 Sierra Grande LWB, 350/350 1971 Cheyenne LWB, 350/350 1972 Cheyenne Super LWB, 402/400 1972 Sierra Grande LWB, 402/400 1979 Silverado LWB, 350/350 1984 Suburban 1990 454 SS 1991 Silverado, X-cab, 4.3/5 speed Getrag 2005 Silverado Crew Cab Corvettes: 75, 77, 78, 93, 96

05-21-2016, 10:33 PM	#63
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,846	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe Timing is everything. I could have used this two months ago, when I repainted my emblems. Mine are the "Custom/10" and "8-350" type. This technique would have been a lot easier than the way I did it. Because my emblems have the black behind the chrome, I started to carefully mask everything off, but then I figured this: paint the whole thing with black and carefully peel it off the chrome. Well to to make a long story short, it took a little while, but they turned out pretty good (IMO). I used a sharpened piece of wood to peel back the paint without scratching the chrome, and my picks to reach the tight spots. One thing I didn't do and now wish I did, was to strip them of all the old paint first.

10-27-2016, 07:15 AM	#64
elpound Active Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killdeer ND Posts: 118	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe Thanks for sharing this!

10-27-2016, 11:11 AM	#65
fennderbender1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Tuttle, Ok. Posts: 7	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe I love those guitars! Attached Images

12-06-2016, 02:34 PM	#66
NorCalC20LWB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 466	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe Thank you for the great step by step post Kingstrider, this method works great! The only frustrating part I ran into was where to get the syringes, surprisingly Rite Aid does not carry them. My daughter in So Cal works at a pharmaceutical testing lab so she was able to get me some. I used 18 and 22 gauge needles, very easy DIY! Attached Images

12-06-2016, 03:13 PM	#67
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe I would have to check the legality of this but I could supply you guys with hypodermics and needles to your emblem's content. I go through two needles every two weeks and I have just been recapping and storing those. The Red Cross certifies me as a blood donor so I can't have anything too bad floating around in my blood.

01-28-2017, 08:08 PM	#68
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,755	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe I'm using 23 gauge blunt tip needles along with 3mL syringes, but am having difficulty drawing nail polish into the syringe. Any tips or tricks? __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer



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01-28-2017, 08:50 PM	#69
NorCalC20LWB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 466	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe Possibly 23 gauge is a bit small? I first tried on a test piece with the 18 gauge needle and it did seem the black nail polish was kind of "clotted" or congealed. My wife said to shake it up better, that did help somewhat. I also thinned it with some lacquer thinner, went on well but it seemed too thin and was concerned the finished product would not be thick enough. Ended up getting another black nail polish and making sure it was at room temperature first, went on nice and thick and smooth. With the multiple trips to Rite Aid to purchase nail polish, I think the folks that work there thought I was joining Bruce Jenner

01-29-2017, 03:21 AM	#70
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,644	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe damn good job

01-29-2017, 08:48 AM	#72
Steelheader Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Parish N.Y. Posts: 67	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe Well I know what I'm doing this week , ( taking off my badges and trying this out ) and with the needle situation I know Tractor Supply carries them for livestock vaccinations, thanks for the great tips guys .

02-27-2017, 10:52 PM	#73
chevrolet4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Washington state Posts: 15	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe Great thread by Kingstrider, I think i will be doing my emblems real soon, Thanks!

05-28-2017, 02:23 AM	#74
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe So 23 gauge needles may be too small? I need to do this ASAP.

05-28-2017, 11:19 AM	#75
NorCalC20LWB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 466	Re: Painting emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe I used 18 & 21 gauge. The finger nail polish seemed to flow pretty easily, so would think 23 G would work, just take more time and patience. What worked best for me was to shake it really well and warm it up a bit, sun, hand, whatever.

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