Phil Wimbish Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Hello!I was looking for a couple of recommendations for emblem restoration and rechroming for bumpers for my '38 Coupe. At this stage I am not looking for concours quality, just decent work at a decent price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wimbish Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 Somehow, that message was sent before I was finished....Anyway, I would like to know what cost range to expect if anyone would like to share their experiences with me.Thanks for listening!Phil WimbishAnnapolis Md'38 CoupeA host of others! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_V12Bill Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I had a post war emblem repaired and gold plated a few years back and I seem to recall paying $95. for the job. That was done by a plating shop that is not in business anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBoz Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I know of only one company that can restore the enamel emblems, Emblemagic. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend them -- they are very expensive, the lead time is more than a *year*, and there is *no* guarantee that they will be correct when done. In fact, I had one that they failed to straighten before chroming. They admitted the mistake, but in essence said "too bad." Anyone know of another source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palosfv3 Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Try Mark at the "Finishing Touch " here in Chicago. He plated a couple of cloisonee emblems on the Facel for me and they came out great. My problem with my emblems was that the chrome had weathered away. The Enamel was in good shape. It cost a couple of hundered dollars per emblem but the alternative was a place in Texas called "Black Barts" and they were more money and a longer turn time. Barts was the only place that completely restored emblems ( new chrome and enamel) but the cost was in excess of $500.00. Good chrome plating isnt cheap and is labor intensive for a properly done part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leb Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Phil, I had 3 emblems done by an artist in Calif. several years ago. She had the vitreous glass ( I called it closinea (sic) ) removed , new plating done and re fired with glass . Costly but absolutley beautiful! Her # 760--941- 1966 webb-- karlamaxwell@msn.com she advetised in The Restoration Supply Co cat. AS far as plateing , where you are located , drive it up Harrisburg PA to Librandi's best chrome I havehad done, and I have used a lot of companies. They will not do a short cut job, their reputation depends on it. The rear bumper and 2 guards cost about $650. I had good steel to work with; no grinding ; the chrome plte top coat just worn off after 25 years. good luck 86H760 Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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