I finally broke down and bought a new crest for my 1950 hood. I have several others that need paint, and was wondering if anyone has painted their crest, and what paint they used? It's going to be tough to make the original look as nice as the new one, but I was disappointed that a metric thread was used on the new one, and the size of the nut (wrench size) is considerably smaller.
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We painted ours about 5 years ago and it still looks good enough for our car. My wonderful sister-in-law, who was learning to paint at the time, painted it using paints she had on hand. Unfortunately, the clear coat I used afterwards "pulled" her white paint a bit. Looking at it now, I wish we had chosen a different red, but otherwise I'm happy with the results.
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These paints are used for signs and pinstriping. They come in a variety of colors, and shouls be pretty durable. https://www.eastwood.com/1-shot-pain...-1-2-pint.html
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If the new one is like most of the other repro parts I've used, it will start fading or flaking pretty quick if the car sees much sunlight. If you paint your original yourself, it will most likely last longer -- especially using the pinstriping paint as mentioned by tsenecal.
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You're asking opinions, here's mine. Decades ago I moved on from trying to improve an original car, by making some parts look new, while trying to retain the originality of the car. I'm not above touching up newly accrued paint chips, but any more then that I generally accept as patina. IMO what works for a restored car or one that has been significantly refurbished, is out of place on an original car.
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I am the one who had the 1950-51 hood medallions reproduced. Was not aware that the nut was metric but thinking that is not a very big deal? As for the flaking that NEVER happens. I would like to see one of my reproductions that has happened to. If it does you receive a 100% refund or replacement. I have sold over 250 without a complaint or return. Note current price $5 cheaper than my original price and I pay the postage.
Richard Quinn
Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker Review
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Originally posted by Hallabutt View PostYou're asking opinions, here's mine. Decades ago I moved on from trying to improve an original car, by making some parts look new, while trying to retain the originality of the car. I'm not above touching up newly accrued paint chips, but any more then that I generally accept as patina. IMO what works for a restored car or one that has been significantly refurbished, is out of place on an original car.
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A few years back I bought reproduced hood and trunk emblems and the Land Cruiser script for the fenders from one of the main Stude vendors. They were all very poorly made and I sent them back. The LC fenders script was about 7/8 the size it should be so the studs wouldn't fit the holes. I had the originals re-chromed at no small expense.
I'm sure Richard Quinn's products are of the highest quality. He doesn't do anything that isn't excellent.
Jim\"Ahh, a bear in his natural habitat...a Studebaker!\"
51 Land Cruiser (Elsie)
Jim Mann
Victoria, B.C.
Canada
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Hmm, now I'll have to go out and check the "LAND" fender script I just bought from SI.
I still haven't figured out the mystery of the missing "LAND" and mounting holes for it on the left fender.
I checked my new crest next to the original, and other than the metric thread, it looks perfect.
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I have been considering my 50 Commander's emblem for a while now with the following options:- Polish and clear coat
- Paint and clear coat
- Replace
DT Holder - Bakersfield CA, USA
1950 Commander ("Resto-Mod" in progress)
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The recess in the '51 Hoods are all the same size, same Hood, and the '51 Hood had Both Champion Crest and Commander V8 Emblems, so the "V8" has to fit.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
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