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Dec 4, 2011 | 05:56 PM

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watchluvr4ever

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Dec 4, 2011 | 06:41 PM

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Sgt_Jim

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I dont know if it was mentioned, because quite frankly my attention span is too short to actually read more than like 4 posts at a time..but have you considered Nickle plating? its similar to chrome, but has a different tint to it, and in my option is more attractive than Chrome, but not as flashy as Gold

Dec 5, 2011 | 01:24 PM

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mswing1234

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Originally Posted by rmc115

Keep an eye out for a few year old car with gold plated emblems. They usually look like crap and not cheap to do. maybe try a couple small parts and see. Mike

I agree with this. Gold plating seldom stands the test of time. Gold is soft to begin with. I'm not sure what the choices of a plating solution are for gold vs other content- (Harder) 10K, 14K, 18K, 21K, or 24K (Softer)? I guess you can use whatever you want. The 10K might be durable enough for awhile depending on the thickness of the plating. I'm just thinking down the road after a few years of constant polishing. Will the base metal start showing through. What's that going to look like?

Dec 5, 2011 | 02:09 PM

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asg13

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gold powder coats is going to be the way to go..It will look good and hold up..there was a guy on here that you could send your stuff too if you dont have someone available local!

there are tons of colors available