I scored this great early AAA badge for my T, but it needs to be re-enameled. Anyone on here do it? know anyone who does? Thanks - Doug
I had a link to a place that specializes in it. Lost it long ago. I believe it was a MAMMA search for Porceline Badges
I just did an old 1934-37 bronze badge from the Dutch Ford factory. Bought three small cans of paint from the hobby shop ( 1/24th scale , you know ) and a fine brush. Total cost less than $5 and you can,t see the difference. Red, white, blue = national flag.
I was asking about this on another site. One person recomended someone named Karla Mya Maxwell that did this and apparently wrote an article about it in a recent Restorer magazine. I'll pm you the mail address I was given. //Magnus
You know what Sculpy (sp?) clay is? Modeling clay that you shape, then fire in the oven to harden it. It's dull, and is paintable after being fired. I know a guy who restores old badges. He uses a form of this clay that has a high sheen to it after being baked. I think it goes be a different name. Looking at some of his work, I couldn't tell the difference between the original enamel, and the spots he repaired. It's a cheap alternative, and you can pick it up at most craft stores. Another thought is to call your local jewelers see if they know anyone.
There's a lower-temperature enamel used by jewlers. I think it melts at around 400 degrees F, so it won't harm parts, but stays hard even in hot sunlight. It's also more durable than paint. I don't know the name or anything more specific, but I do know that places like Rio Grande carry it in a variety of colors. Check out www.riogrande.com. --Matt
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