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Mar 13, 2008 | 03:33 AM

nobde

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Fading hood ornament and badges

I have a 2002 Deville. The goldplating that is on the hood ornament and some of the emblems and badges has faded. Is there anyway to restore them with a cleaner/polish or will they need to be replaced?[/align]

Mar 13, 2008 | 11:33 AM

G.A.R.Y.

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RE: Fading hood ornament and badges

I doubt you can repair fading. Just have them re-plated.

Mar 14, 2008 | 03:01 AM

nobde

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RE: Fading hood ornament and badges

Almost looks like silver does when it starts to tarnish. Maybe I'll try some tarnish remover. What do I have to lose. If it doesn't work, then I'll replace them, or at least the hood ornament. That looks the worst.

Mar 14, 2008 | 11:08 AM

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RE: Fading hood ornament and badges

Dont laugh .. hit them with a Q-Tip and Tabasco sauce ...

May 9, 2013 | 03:36 PM

vortec360

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faded escalade emblems

cheap fix: a package of red refective tape and an exacto knife. a steady hand and about 10 minutes per emblem. total cost just under $20.00. i'm happy!

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May 9, 2013 | 03:39 PM

vortec360

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faded escalade emblems

cheap fix: a package of red refective tape and an exacto knife. a steady hand and about 10 minutes per emblem. total cost under $20.00. i'm happy!

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Sep 16, 2021 | 08:54 AM

MarkSergu

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As for me, I prefer to buy new emblems, the prices for them are not too high, so this method is easier. On this store https://natalexauto.com/ you can find inexpensive new emblems for any car.