Restoring Plastic GMC Hood Letters

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Apparently the GMC raised hood letters on our coaches are no longer available. I looked at Applied's website and they don't have them. Since I
recently had my coach painted, I do not want to put my old letters back on. But, I think they can be restored. The M and the C each have one leg
broken off but otherwise they are intact. Problem is the chrome plating looks poor - as though it has worn off and a little pitting.

Looking at YouTube it seems that these can be restored. Has anyone here ever done this or does anyone have a resource they recommend? Since this is
such a small part and small amount of solutions, the toxicity and responsible disposal should not be a problem.

Regards,
Pete P.
--
78 Eleganza II
Stock 403 w/ Carb
Single Cinnebar bags
6kW Onan
 
Hemmings has many plastic platers listed. Heard some bad stuff on Mr G’s and better stuff on Paul’s Chrome plating. Mine have been off for ten
years waiting for me to send them in. 😆😆
--
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
 
I came across a company called Cosmichrome (www.cosmichrome.com) last year that looks like a very interesting option. I need to get my bumpers done.
Unfortunately the closest shop to me that can apply it is in upstate NY.
--
Christo Darsch
GMC Nor'easters
1977 Eleganza II - "The Komet"
3.50 Power Drive, Disc Brakes, Alcoas
Weymouth, MA
 
Sounds like a job for someone with a scanner and 3D printer....

Sully
Bellevue wa

On Tue, Feb 2, 2021 at 9:07 AM Christo Darsch via Gmclist <

> I came across a company called Cosmichrome (www.cosmichrome.com) last
> year that looks like a very interesting option. I need to get my bumpers
> done.
> Unfortunately the closest shop to me that can apply it is in upstate NY.
> --
> Christo Darsch
> GMC Nor'easters
> 1977 Eleganza II - "The Komet"
> 3.50 Power Drive, Disc Brakes, Alcoas
> Weymouth, MA
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The Cosmichrome web site says the base coat has to be applied to a "porous surface", but their photo gallery shows lots of chromed vehicle parts...?

Richard
--
'77 Birchaven TZE...777;
'76 Palm Beach with 18,477 verified miles;
‘76 Edgemonte
 
> Sounds like a job for someone with a scanner and 3D printer....

Take a picture with a camera a couple of feet away together with a ruler
plastered next to the logo. Send it to me, and I shall try my best to at
least to the digitizing part. The photo should be taken as parallel as
possible to the logo. And one picture taken from the side also with a
ruler in the picture would make sure that one gets the third dimension
correct as well.
--
Best regards

Olly Schmidt
PGP KeyID: 0x4196BF22
'76a 26' Eleganza II - Virginia, US
'73 23' Sequoia - Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
 
These are good 'nuf for me.
https://www.gmcrvparts.com/product-p/gm23-140.3.htm

I like these as well:
https://www.gmcrvparts.com/product-p/red-gm23-140.htm

bdub

-----Original Message-----
From: Behalf Of Pete Porebski via Gmclist
Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 4:15 AM
Subject: [GMCnet] Restoring Plastic GMC Hood Letters

Apparently the GMC raised hood letters on our coaches are no longer
available. I looked at Applied's website and they don't have them. Since I
recently had my coach painted, I do not want to put my old letters back on.
But, I think they can be restored. The M and the C each have one leg
broken off but otherwise they are intact. Problem is the chrome plating
looks poor - as though it has worn off and a little pitting.

Looking at YouTube it seems that these can be restored. Has anyone here
ever done this or does anyone have a resource they recommend? Since this is
such a small part and small amount of solutions, the toxicity and
responsible disposal should not be a problem.
 
I purchased the stainless adhesive emblem like in the first link. Never
installed it as its lack of a third dimension didn’t look good to me.
The second one is nice looking but a bit modern. Does the emblem in the
second link cover the original holes?

Sully
Bellevue wa.

On Tue, Feb 2, 2021 at 10:54 AM Billy Massey via Gmclist <

> These are good 'nuf for me.
> https://www.gmcrvparts.com/product-p/gm23-140.3.htm
>
> I like these as well:
> https://www.gmcrvparts.com/product-p/red-gm23-140.htm
>
> bdub
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Behalf Of Pete Porebski via Gmclist
> Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 4:15 AM
> Subject: [GMCnet] Restoring Plastic GMC Hood Letters
>
> Apparently the GMC raised hood letters on our coaches are no longer
> available. I looked at Applied's website and they don't have them. Since
> I
> recently had my coach painted, I do not want to put my old letters back on.
> But, I think they can be restored. The M and the C each have one leg
> broken off but otherwise they are intact. Problem is the chrome plating
> looks poor - as though it has worn off and a little pitting.
>
> Looking at YouTube it seems that these can be restored. Has anyone here
> ever done this or does anyone have a resource they recommend? Since this
> is
> such a small part and small amount of solutions, the toxicity and
> responsible disposal should not be a problem.
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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Billy,

I saw those two options on the Applied website. But, I don't like the look of the first option (the all stainless one), and although I like the look
of the second option Applied's website says "currently unavailable". If Jim K. knows something different, maybe he can say here. I would purchase
those red letters if they were available. Otherwise, I will look into restoring my originals somehow.

Regards,
Pete P.
--
78 Eleganza II
Stock 403 w/ Carb
Single Cinnebar bags
6kW Onan
 
I still have my stainless set.....somewhere. Unused.

Sully
Bellevue wa

On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 3:39 AM Pete Porebski via Gmclist <

> Billy,
>
> I saw those two options on the Applied website. But, I don't like the
> look of the first option (the all stainless one), and although I like the
> look
> of the second option Applied's website says "currently unavailable". If
> Jim K. knows something different, maybe he can say here. I would purchase
> those red letters if they were available. Otherwise, I will look into
> restoring my originals somehow.
>
> Regards,
> Pete P.
> --
> 78 Eleganza II
> Stock 403 w/ Carb
> Single Cinnebar bags
> 6kW Onan
>
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Pete,

I finally found the set of GMC emblems I bought many years ago but never
used. They're visible here:
bit.ly/2MmYyKt
or
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipO6I5yx9Gl2jxC8peyVuiCrMzoZxZ3T5N79-IlgEi2cgMwY2-VAEgYT3XKMr4rcTg?key=dXBDQTIxcERqLWFiemFMWGVXdlRqdV9jSS1xb2F3

They're used, but look to me like they'll polish to like-new -- I haven't
tried. The problem is that the mounting studs have been removed from their
back sides; they'll have to be mounted with trim tape or cement or ???.

I've no idea what they're worth; make me an offer if you're interested.
They should fit into a small Flat Rate Priority Mail box or an envelope for
mailing.

Ken H.

On Tue, Feb 2, 2021 at 5:15 AM Pete Porebski via Gmclist <

> Apparently the GMC raised hood letters on our coaches are no longer
> available. I looked at Applied's website and they don't have them. Since I
> recently had my coach painted, I do not want to put my old letters back
> on. But, I think they can be restored. The M and the C each have one leg
> broken off but otherwise they are intact. Problem is the chrome plating
> looks poor - as though it has worn off and a little pitting.
>
> Looking at YouTube it seems that these can be restored. Has anyone here
> ever done this or does anyone have a resource they recommend? Since this is
> such a small part and small amount of solutions, the toxicity and
> responsible disposal should not be a problem.
>
> Regards,
> Pete P.
> --
> 78 Eleganza II
> Stock 403 w/ Carb
> Single Cinnebar bags
> 6kW Onan
>
> _______________________________________________
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> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
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> Pete,
>
> I finally found the set of GMC emblems I bought many years ago but never
> used. They're visible here:
> bit.ly/2MmYyKt
> or
>
> https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipO6I5yx9Gl2jxC8peyVuiCrMzoZxZ3T5N79-IlgEi2cgMwY2-VAEgYT3XKMr4rcTg?key=dXBDQTIxcERqLWFiemFMWGVXdlRqdV9jSS1xb2F3
>
> They're used, but look to me like they'll polish to like-new -- I haven't
> tried. The problem is that the mounting studs have been removed from their
> back sides; they'll have to be mounted with trim tape or cement or ???.
>
> I've no idea what they're worth; make me an offer if you're interested.
> They should fit into a small Flat Rate Priority Mail box or an envelope for
> mailing.
>
> Ken H.

Ken, If Pete doesn't take them I would.

--
Larry
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
 
Larry,

OK, but since Pete started this search, let's hear from him first before we
negotiate.

Ken H.

On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 8:57 PM Larry via Gmclist
wrote:

> > Pete,
> >
> > I finally found the set of GMC emblems I bought many years ago but never
> > used. They're visible here:
> > bit.ly/2MmYyKt
> > or
> >
> >
> https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipO6I5yx9Gl2jxC8peyVuiCrMzoZxZ3T5N79-IlgEi2cgMwY2-VAEgYT3XKMr4rcTg?key=dXBDQTIxcERqLWFiemFMWGVXdlRqdV9jSS1xb2F3
> >
> > They're used, but look to me like they'll polish to like-new -- I haven't
> > tried. The problem is that the mounting studs have been removed from
> their
> > back sides; they'll have to be mounted with trim tape or cement or ???.
> >
> > I've no idea what they're worth; make me an offer if you're interested.
> > They should fit into a small Flat Rate Priority Mail box or an envelope
> for
> > mailing.
> >
> > Ken H.
>
> Ken, If Pete doesn't take them I would.
>
> --
> Larry
> 78 Royale w/500 Caddy
> Menomonie, WI.
>
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Hi Ken,

I am interested and will PM you.

Regards,
Pete
--
78 Eleganza II
Stock 403 w/ Carb
Single Cinnebar bags
6kW Onan
 
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