Refurbished Badges
Refurbished Badges
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PeteGriff

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1,262 posts

181 months

Thursday 1st March 2012
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A few pics of my refurbished badges recently fitted. I had them refurbished by Leven (aka, Prestige Performance), and what a cracking job they made. I had them done in the same 'gold' colour as they were originally, and seeing that they were chipped with most of the black gone they came back looking great. I decided to make up some rubber gaskets (see pics) for each of the badges, as this allows them to not only fit more comfortably but also eliminates scratches and marking on the paintwork - highly recommended. All the best, Pete





SSPPGG

2,120 posts

226 months

Thursday 1st March 2012
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they really look good....im jealous

SteveGRF

259 posts

271 months

Thursday 1st March 2012
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Great job, mine ore over due for a refurb - please advise how much it cost plus the lead time - Thanks

PeteGriff

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1,262 posts

181 months

Thursday 1st March 2012
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SteveGRF said:
Great job, mine ore over due for a refurb - please advise how much it cost plus the lead time - Thanks
Hi Steve, they cost £39 each, and there was about a 1 month lead-time, they have to build up a minimum of 10 sets to make it viable. When I rang up to enquire in January that had just got the 10 sets and were ready to process them, so just in time. Give Jill or Paul a ring at Leven (Prestige Performance), they are so helpful. All the best, Pete

MPoxon

5,329 posts

197 months

Thursday 1st March 2012
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Very nice sir. thumbup

gavgavgav

1,569 posts

253 months

Friday 2nd March 2012
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The 'Griffith' badge looks very nice without the 500 below, were these just for the earlier cars?

PeteGriff

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1,262 posts

181 months

Friday 2nd March 2012
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gavgavgav said:
The 'Griffith' badge looks very nice without the 500 below, were these just for the earlier cars?
Hi Gav, yes your right, these Griffith badges were for the earlier models (400 & 430), and I agree they do look nice nice and symmetrical with clean lines. All the best, Pete

EGB

1,774 posts

181 months

Saturday 3rd March 2012
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http://www.goldn.co.uk/

A very nice Leven job. However, lots of DIY kits out there from brush on to glass tank electroplating kits. Will gold plate from bathroom taps to knobs! The discrete Griff steering wheel badge would look nice gold plated.

PeteGriff

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1,262 posts

181 months

Saturday 3rd March 2012
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EGB said:
http://www.goldn.co.uk/

A very nice Leven job. However, lots of DIY kits out there from brush on to glass tank electroplating kits. Will gold plate from bathroom taps to knobs! The discrete Griff steering wheel badge would look nice gold plated.
Hi EGB, yes great idea. I knew these kits existed; but for the badges they were not only replated but the black painted in and then resin filled. Though quite possible to do at home, expertly and professionally done ready to fit was the attraction for me. All the best, Pete

MPoxon

5,329 posts

197 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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I also contemplated a DIY job but I am glad I went for the Leven badges. I am very pleased with the result:


MPoxon

5,329 posts

197 months

Saturday 12th May 2012
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gavgavgav

1,569 posts

253 months

Saturday 12th May 2012
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The badges are easy enough to remove, they are bolted on. Expect a lot of penetrating oil to get the nuts off.

PeteGriff

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1,262 posts

181 months

Sunday 13th May 2012
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