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Refinishing tank emblems?

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Spunner, Mar 18, 2008.

  1. Spunner

    Spunner New Member

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    Hey folks...most all the gold has worn off my tank emblems, any solution to redo or paint them? What colors might look good for the cherry red xj650?
     
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    I'm getting ready to do my wife's and was planning on painting them a flat black. Then getting a silver leaf pen from Lowes and doing the raised bits with that. When all that was done, I was going to seal and protect it with a couple coats of clear.
     
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    Sounds like a plan...I wonder if those rattle can gold(shiny)paints actually look like real gold?
     
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    I'm going to be doing mine shortly and I'm thinking about trying the gold or silver leaf foil from a craft store. You rub it on like a temporary tatoo, only it's supposed to be permanent, although a little fragile. It's very thin. As long as the surface is smooth, it should rub onto it nice and clean. Then a little clear coat to seal. If I get to it soon enough, I'll post some pics.
     
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