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Type-M · 11-20-2010, 10:40 AM

I've searched around on this site to see if there was a DIY already in existence, but I didn't come across one. So, I figured I'd make this thread to share a little "how-to".

I picked up a set of L-E-G-E-N-D emblems off of a '95 sedan some days ago from a junkyard. The chrome on them was faded and even partially chipped off of the "G". That's when my mind went to work...

Things you need:

1. Bleach - can be found at your local Walmart/grocery store.
2. Scrubbing Pad - same as number 1.
3. Paint - Any color you want. I used Krylon Fusion for plastic spray paint. Can be found at Walmart.
4. Plastic Bucket - doesn't have to be anything special or big, just clean.
5. Dish Detergent - can be found at any Walmart/grocery store

Steps:

Fill your bucket with some bleach and place the emblems in it. This will start the process of removing the chrome.

Let the emblems sit in the bleach for a day. The next day, pour that bleach out and refill your bucket with more bleach, then let that sit for another day. Repeat this again for a third day. After the third day, let them sit again for an extra 12 hours.

After those 12 hours are up, clean them using the dish detergent and scrubbing pad in a basin/sink/bucket, whichever you prefer. Make sure to scrub them good and clean, then rinse and dry.

Grab your paint and your emblems, set up a well-ventilated area for painting, then paint. Let them dry as directed on your can of paint, and enjoy the results.

Pictures:

Before, with chrome:

After bleaching for a while:

Emblems stripped down to their plastic base:

After paint:

Any questions, I'll be glad to answer.

Geneva_Jee · 11-20-2010, 11:29 AM

good write-up

pics of emblems on car?

SickSUN71 · 11-20-2010, 12:19 PM

I wanna see how this look too..

the_professional · 11-20-2010, 12:52 PM

Different process, love the look.

Yours came out nice!

legend93g2 · 11-20-2010, 12:57 PM

Good DIY

Symbols look great

SickSUN71 · 11-20-2010, 01:00 PM

Yes, I wanna see how these red letters look on his Black coupe...

the_professional · 11-20-2010, 01:13 PM

^ Same

Some color combinations look sick & his definetly seems like it will be too, can't wait!

Type-M · 11-20-2010, 02:45 PM

Thanks everyone for the compliments, I appreciate them.

the_professional, I remember staring at that same pic you posted of yours for a while, I definitely admire them.

Unfortunately, I don't have pics of them on my car just yet...I still have to buy some sort of adhesive to get them to stick on. Since my car is a '91 and my trunk is different, I also won't be able to quite put them in the same area as they come originally. After I've applied them though, I'll definitely take pics.

Again, thanks everyone.

>>----------> · 11-20-2010, 02:51 PM

Nice job on the emblems. They look like they turned out pretty good, and should be nice on your coupe. Def wanna see pics installed.

OLDSKOOLACURA · 11-20-2010, 02:55 PM

looks great

11-20-2010, 10:40 AM	#1
Type-M Act up in the Ac'. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 278	Emblem Painting. I've searched around on this site to see if there was a DIY already in existence, but I didn't come across one. So, I figured I'd make this thread to share a little "how-to". I picked up a set of L-E-G-E-N-D emblems off of a '95 sedan some days ago from a junkyard. The chrome on them was faded and even partially chipped off of the "G". That's when my mind went to work... Things you need: 1. Bleach - can be found at your local Walmart/grocery store. 2. Scrubbing Pad - same as number 1. 3. Paint - Any color you want. I used Krylon Fusion for plastic spray paint. Can be found at Walmart. 4. Plastic Bucket - doesn't have to be anything special or big, just clean. 5. Dish Detergent - can be found at any Walmart/grocery store Steps: Fill your bucket with some bleach and place the emblems in it. This will start the process of removing the chrome. Let the emblems sit in the bleach for a day. The next day, pour that bleach out and refill your bucket with more bleach, then let that sit for another day. Repeat this again for a third day. After the third day, let them sit again for an extra 12 hours. After those 12 hours are up, clean them using the dish detergent and scrubbing pad in a basin/sink/bucket, whichever you prefer. Make sure to scrub them good and clean, then rinse and dry. Grab your paint and your emblems, set up a well-ventilated area for painting, then paint. Let them dry as directed on your can of paint, and enjoy the results. Pictures: Before, with chrome: After bleaching for a while: Emblems stripped down to their plastic base: After paint: Any questions, I'll be glad to answer. __________________

11-20-2010, 11:29 AM	#2
Geneva_Jee Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,481 '06 HONDA CBR 954RR '05 ACURA TSX '91 ACURA Legend	good write-up pics of emblems on car? __________________ "If you're good at something, never do it for free." FOR SALE - Geneva KA7 Sedan In Memory of

11-20-2010, 12:52 PM	#4
the_professional proFRESHonal Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,591 '92 TOYOTA CAMRY '95 ACURA Legend Real Name: Sean	Different process, love the look. Yours came out nice! __________________ FOR SALE - PARTS CAR: http://forums.acuralegend.org/1995-a...an-t30783.html Keep your two cents, I ain't trying to leave you broke.

11-20-2010, 12:57 PM	#5
legend93g2 Improving WHP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Broward, Florida Posts: 2,980 '93 ACURA Legend Coupe LS	Good DIY Symbols look great __________________ [/CENTER]DYNOJET: 218.83WHP 195.28Torque http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwfR-Pl4M50 MOD List: http://forums.acuralegend.org/garage...vehicle&id=371

11-20-2010, 01:13 PM	#7
the_professional proFRESHonal Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,591 '92 TOYOTA CAMRY '95 ACURA Legend Real Name: Sean	^ Same Some color combinations look sick & his definetly seems like it will be too, can't wait! __________________ FOR SALE - PARTS CAR: http://forums.acuralegend.org/1995-a...an-t30783.html Keep your two cents, I ain't trying to leave you broke.

11-20-2010, 02:45 PM	#8
Type-M Act up in the Ac'. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 278	Thanks everyone for the compliments, I appreciate them. the_professional, I remember staring at that same pic you posted of yours for a while, I definitely admire them. Unfortunately, I don't have pics of them on my car just yet...I still have to buy some sort of adhesive to get them to stick on. Since my car is a '91 and my trunk is different, I also won't be able to quite put them in the same area as they come originally. After I've applied them though, I'll definitely take pics. Again, thanks everyone. __________________

11-20-2010, 02:51 PM	#9
>>----------> dedika8'd Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lebanon, Misery aka Missouri Posts: 1,643 '94 ACURA Legend Sedan GS '95 ACURA Legend Sedan GS '94 ACURA Legend Coupe LS Real Name: Doug	Nice job on the emblems. They look like they turned out pretty good, and should be nice on your coupe. Def wanna see pics installed. __________________ Doug.... RIPFUT

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