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oem4me · 08-28-2014, 02:05 PM

Firstly, welcome to the forum! I don't think you will find reproduction C20 emblems in the aftermarket (not enough demand). If you keep your eyes on ebay, CL, and the parts board here, you might locate some very nice used badges, or even NOS if you are really lucky.
If the condition of your chrome plating is decent, repainting emblems is actually not that difficult. Use carb cleaner and a tooth brush to remove all traces of old paint. Then, (once you find the right color) carefully "flood" the recessed area of the badge with new color. The tricky part is reducing the paint to the ideal viscosity. Thin enough to flow out evenly, but heavy enough to cover in one shot. I've successfully used a surplus medical syringe to quickly and accurately distribute the paint.

08-28-2014, 02:05 PM	#5
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: C-20 fender emblem? Firstly, welcome to the forum! I don't think you will find reproduction C20 emblems in the aftermarket (not enough demand). If you keep your eyes on ebay, CL, and the parts board here, you might locate some very nice used badges, or even NOS if you are really lucky. If the condition of your chrome plating is decent, repainting emblems is actually not that difficult. Use carb cleaner and a tooth brush to remove all traces of old paint. Then, (once you find the right color) carefully "flood" the recessed area of the badge with new color. The tricky part is reducing the paint to the ideal viscosity. Thin enough to flow out evenly, but heavy enough to cover in one shot. I've successfully used a surplus medical syringe to quickly and accurately distribute the paint.