Worn final inspection badge V12V

[Lawts0908]

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve not scrubbed or over polished it, but the writing is really faded. Does anyone else have this problem? Has anyone managed to get a replacement?

Edited by Lawts0908 on Wednesday 30th January 09:28

[David Ramsbotham]

My V8V badge is fading as well. I believe www.astonmartinbits.com have them for sale, you might not get the same name though!

[rovcallum]

I would save the cost (£114.90) and do the following;

mask the area around the badge,
degrease, dry,
spray matt black over the writing/etching, let it dry,
rub down with extra fine wet n dry.
That should leave the paint in the recesses and look like new.

Job done.

Has anyone done this already?

[Jon39]

Seems to be a good solution.

I did not know that each painted part was recessed. Must have a closer look.

[tonyhall38]

it isnt....they are laser etched..

[oilit]

that was my impression also - you may get some paint into the etch though?

Edited by oilit on Wednesday 30th January 15:18

[rovcallum]

Mmmm, OK, my mistake.
Mine's locked away for the winter so can't get at it just now.

Nothing to lose then.....?
I'd give it a try if you are going to replace it anyway.
Post up a pic when it's done.

I think Mr Hall could also knock you up a nice replacement if needed.

[flinder]

We have a local shop, suburban Detroit, who sells mainly bowling trophies. He exactly reproduces the same typeface and color print as AM Gaydon. Nothing special, he says...thinks he has the same machine.

He will put anything you want on the final inspection plaque or the ones on the threshholds.

I remove the originals, turn them over, give them a lick and a promise with steel wool or fine sandpaper, and make my own plaques.

Cost is a reasonable $20 to $30 each. Ready for pick up in 3 to 4 days.

[Gday2]

It seems I have the same problem, even the same name
As it is laser etched the paint trick will not work I guess.
Any other DIY solutions?

[Lawts0908]

Thanks guys, it’s a shame the badges aren’t better quality as this really lets down the appearance of the engine bay.
Any suggestions for uk owners? Do let us know! Perhaps the badges could be engraved slightly and then the paint could set in the recesses.....

[Lawts0908]

I’m in the process of finding out if AMbits hold a matching badge. If they do and I do decided to stump out the cash, I’ll be sure to get it clear coated before I fit it. (As I don’t believe the originals have any sort of protection on them)

[ajr550]

Pity the Final Inspection did not include an inspection of the quality of the Final Inspection badges !

[Lawts0908]

Lol !! And a very good point you make Sir!

[tonyhall38]

From my dbs

[anonymous-user]

tonyhall38 said:

From my dbs

I do quite like that. It would amuse the mechanic working on the car for sure.

[Ed50]

OP,

I'm pretty sure I've got a new one of those on display at the bottom of my garden.........in the summer house or as we call it the Aston Pavilion I should add.

It's a little treasure trove of goodies,pictures and all things Aston don't you know....


Give us a shout if you get stuck and want to replace yours although the one I have is a Barry Griffin model..

Ed

[Lawts0908]

Many thanks Ed,
I’m in the process of getting an identical one from Astonbits with the same name... I’ll wait to se3 what happens, but thanks again for the offer.

[BigMig]

Have you tried to polish the existing ones? Mine looked pretty rough a while ago, but just went at them with some metal polish and they came up like new. Worth a try before splashing out on new ones.