Cloisonne Emblem repair for BJ8

[777jag]

I am new to the forum and have been a voyeur for a number of months and have found the forum to be informative and entertaining. I have an original front emblem with chrome in excellant condition, however the cloisonne is chipped on the edges. Does anyone know where I can send it to have it repaired and the cost?

 

[Basil]

Welcome aboard 777jag! I don't know if these guys repair badges or not, but it might be worth shooting them an email.

Classic Badges

PS: When your on their site, click the "your stories" link. Does that car look familiar? Yep, thats the real me and the was my car years ago.

Cheers,
Basil

 

[777jag]

Thanks but no Austin Healey information

 

[Basil]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 777jag:
Thanks but no Austin Healey information<hr></blockquote>


Might be worth an email to them to see of they do repairs or maybe they can send you in the right direction. Just a thought,
Basil

 

[Jim Weatherford]

Most local Jr. Colleges have jewelry making classes, perhaps a call or visit can enlist the help of a teacher or gifted student. Hey, It's an option.

I'm a Master Goldsmith and Graduate Gemologist but I'm out of my depth here. I do know there are "cold" epoxy processes that should make repairs possiable without damaging the chrome finish. Often the badges are sent to the shop for plating after the firing has been done, so... Think about it and proceed. Good luck, please follow up with a note when you get it done.

 

[Basil]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 777jag:
Basil, Thank you for the information. Classic badges couldn't help but they referred me to a company called Emblemagic which has a website describing the kind of repair I need. I will let you know how it turns out.

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Great! Looks like Jon Loftus left a similar recommendation. Keep us posted.

Basil

 

[John Loftus]

I haven't used any of the following places but both appear to be experienced.

https://www.emblemagic.com/index.html


(The following had strong positive feedback from other Healey owners ... cost about GBP86 including tax and return shipping ... but call to confirm)

https://homepage.ntlworld.com/alan.bromfield/PD%20Enamels.gif

Let us know how it goes. I will be interested in having this done sometime soon.

Cheers,
John

[ 12-25-2003: Message edited by: John Loftus ]</p>

 

[777jag]

Basil, Thank you for the information. Classic badges couldn't help but they referred me to a company called Emblemagic which has a website describing the kind of repair I need. I will let you know how it turns out.