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Parts for Sale / Re: NOS 1964 1/2 to 1966 Mustang fender emblems SOLD
« Last post by 3219alexanderm on May 12, 2024, 03:13:00 PM »SOLD in Ebay
I?ve seen some used C4 versions on EBAY but no NOS ones.NOS C4 thin pin ones come up for sale from time to time on ebay. If one isn't on there now then I suppose you will just have to wait until one shows up if you want NOS C4 emblems. To recap with a short answer to what I already have previously posted is that you will not get good results rechroming the emblem. Unless you can find a used emblem good enough to use as is with the exception of having to repaint (which is difficult ) don't buy used.
If I picked up used and they?re not pitted, can they be rechromed without losing the subtle details?
I?m not familiar with the rechrome process (obviously).
From your picture one is a C4 assemblyline part with the thin pins and the other a C8 service part with the thicker pins.They are two different parts. The NOS service C4 marked emblems and the assemblyline versions are the same part with the same definition typically. The C8 marked service part is a completely different part ,mold etc. First off it will be expensive to have rechromed .I'm guessing 200-300.00 for the emblem. The pins will be very a problematic effort to fix. You can find used C4 emblems with pins intact but then you still have the re chrome price to contend with.
On top of that when chrome plating old diecast many times but not always pits bubble up to the surface as a result of the process and you would be stuck with a less then perfect part at the end of the day. That is besides losing definition from the polishing process prior to plating. NOS C4 versions are still out there and command 250-400.00 price tag each. I thought I would give you some observations for you to consider .
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