[Healeys] 3000 Mk III cloisonné front badge

[Bluehealey]

Before getting my BN4 badge restored at Pamela David's, I bought a Repro from one of the usual suppliers. Within a year parts of the red glass inlay had fallen out revealing shiny chrome plate beneath.  No wonder there was no adhesion. On the originals the glass inlay is laid onto copper plating that hasn't been polished. That not only improves the grip but also contributes to the colour. Chrome plating and polishing happens after the glass is flowed in and levelled at PDE as it should be.
Best

Alan - from my iPad

> On 10 Sep 2016, at 03:31, John Spaur <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> I ordered an aftermarket repro for a BT7 from a non United States supplier. When compared to an original in good condition the aftermarket one was horrible. The area underneath enamel just did not look correct.
>  
> John Spaur
> San Jose, CA
>  
> From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Spidell
> Sent: Friday, September 9, 2016 4:51 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 3000 Mk III cloisonne front badge
>  
> Can't help much, but I recall looking into this years ago as I also have a badge with no enamel.  It's next-to-impossible to find someone that still does this work and, IIRC, it would cost as much to have a badge re-done as it would to buy new (if not more with two-way shipping charges).  If you find someone who can do it please let us all know.  The re-pops are pretty good (they ought to be for $200+).
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