Restoration of Seca 550 Emblems

Does anyone know of a way to restore the original Yamaha and Seca 550 Emblems to their new polished luster? On my 550 restoration project they are not in good shape. I have found paint that matches the color of the original metallic fronts but it doesn't have the original metallic polish. Thanks!

 

It's best to buy new ones while you still can and focus on restoring the cash from your bank account.

 

So, where would a guy buy "new" ones? Not eBay stuff but actual new ones.

 

nos if you can find them. they are not realy painted it is some sort of film

try len
XJ PARTS CATALOG, SECTION O: EMBLEMS, STRIPES, DECALS, PAINT

has some oem but not all of them

 

Len from xj3ever has the SEca ones OEM. No left side but you can use a right side on the left although it won;t lay perfectly. The tank badges pop up from time to time. Len has some aftermarket ones.

HCP2447 OEM right side SIDE PANEL EMBLEM "Seca 550",

 

The best method that I've seen so far---

Go to a hobby/craft store and get the gold leaf foil.
Make sure your emblem is very clean and dry.
Re-coat the letters with the gold foil.
Plan your letters carefully so that any seams are matched well.
Carefully paint new black between the letters.

Dave

 

To add to Hogfiddles recommendation, I've seen this adhesive tape available on ebay cheap. Might be another option, never tried it myself though so not sure how durable the results will be. The OEM emblems I think lasted until you left the showroom LOL.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gold-Chrome...hash=item3aeeecf254:m:mCQ8WxRktU8lxdFUppUweag

 

Thanks, I think I'll try the gold leaf method. That should look great!

 

I like your ride but think you can loose the training wheels

 

I have gotten very good result with the Spray on chrome kit.....it's the same stuff that Leno had exhibited on his show several years back. Once you get the "chrome parts done, the rest is an easy paint match!

This paint below isn't bad but I like the kit I bought.....

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CPI0QO/ref=nosim?tag=finishingcominc

jeff

 

i know a guy with a cnc vinyl cutter, i'll see what he thinks