1967 Corvette

[Dale S.]

It was suggested to me to wash the car wax out of the front crossed flags with a soft tooth brush and Joy soap. Then some small pieces of the black and white paint on the crossed flags let go after 43 years. Is there anyone who restores these originals? Advise please and not to rewash it. Thank you Dale

[Stuart F.]

Re: 1967 Corvette

Dale;

It used to be, at least back in the 70's, these were relatively inexpensive items. I bought several sets because their quality varied (perhaps seconds) back then, and used the best ones. I always clean using just a detail brush and clean wipe cloth. The only washing they got was during a full car wash with car soap. I'm certain, however, they can be repainted using a high degree of patience, and possibly some thinner on a pointed stick to take off any overlap onto the chrome where it is not wanted. I did my 63 hood screens that way long ago and they turned out better than new, and remain that way today. The only question would be what paint to use and whether you want to touch up (not the best) or re-do completely.

[Michael D.]

Re: 1967 Corvette

...The only question would be what paint to use...

I used hobby enamels (for models) on my '68 emblems and they still look good. BUT that was back in the day when hobby enamels contained lead. It's all unleaded stuff these days.

[Keith B.]

Re: 1967 Corvette

there was thread a while back on using nail polish and having the correct shade of red

[Duke W.]

Re: 1967 Corvette

Back in the sixties I took all the emblems off for the SWC's annual wax job. It's easy to do. To remove the rear "Corvette Stingray" emblem you have to remove the rear valence and maybe the spare tire tub. I can't remember.

With the emblems off there's no wax residue to get caught in the nooks and cranies, and it's easier to clean and repaint the emblems on the bench.

Duke

[Gerard F.]

Re: 1967 Corvette

Dale,

Take a look at this thread for the right color red for the 67 gas lid emblem:

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...Paint&uid=5801

Chrysler Colorado Red Touch-up paint was the best I found.

I think the front emblem is the same.

[Dale S.]

Re: 1967 Corvette

Thank you to all for your help and suggestions. Since these are small flakes, I think I shall leave them alone. My orginial thought was to have some one professionally restore them. Sounds like no one does. Dale

[Scott S.]

Re: 1967 Corvette

Thank you to all for your help and suggestions. Since these are small flakes, I think I shall leave them alone. My orginial thought was to have some one professionally restore them. Sounds like no one does. Dale

Has anyone compared the older GM NOS nose emblems in the light blue & white GM boxes to known originals?

[Henry S.]

Re: 1967 Corvette

Has anyone compared the older GM NOS nose emblems in the light blue & white GM boxes to known originals?

Along these lines, what are the differences between originals and the ones offered today by vendors? I thought some of the pieces made by Trim Parts looked pretty good but didn't have an original to compare with, just pictures.