Question about rear emblem - Gold to Silver

[Tidybuoy]

I'm in need of a rear emblem. My original was probably anodized black and over time, worn to silver (just like my rear grill). I have a '74

I found a new rear emblem on eBay but it has a gold finish. Is it possible to polish off the gold to a silver/alum color and if so, what is the best method. I'm assuming lot's of elbow grease but maybe someone has a good idea that will save me some headaches.

My orig emblem:

[19-911-65]

Easiest way...buy one from our host @ 25.50: 1974 Porsche 911 Base Coupe/Targa - Exterior Trim - Page 1

There is probably some magic potion on the internet that will remove anodizing from aluminum, buff, shine...shine some more and now you have a nice shiny aluminum colored emblem that needs to be black? Rattle can it??...or send it out and have it re-anodized.

I restored a '65 with gold lettering on the deck lid...I think I paid 125.00 or so plus two way shipping to have it restored. When it came back it looked like "new money".

I think I would just buy a new one and keep the original in my desk drawer...

[Tony V]

Vern,
The Authenticity Guide states:
"the 911 insignia was in bright anodized aluminum for 1974. In 1975 the 911 was flat black for the base model. The 911S insignia was black for 1974-1977, with bright anodized aluminum or gold available for 1975.

I could use a nice bright anodized 911 for my '74, if you're changing yours to black
Tony

[Tidybuoy]

Originally Posted by 19-911-65

Easiest way...buy one from our host @ 25.50: 1974 Porsche 911 Base Coupe/Targa - Exterior Trim - Page 1

Easier said than done. I purchased my emblem from our host on August 15th. It was $67 (not the $25.50 quoted). Possibly because it was a special order item from Germany and they added shipping and special order charges.

That said, I've received numerous e-mails stating that it is still back ordered and will ship as soon as they find one. Of course, they took my money instantly, which was about 6 months ago.

Also, I admit that my vanity kicked in and I bought a 911s emblem. Although my car was not born an "s", it has every single component of an "s" and then some.

Now I just need to dull up my new gold emblem (in the mail) back to bright aluminum.

[19-911-65]

http://www.*************/911-1974-1989/decals-emblems-badges-1/emblems/911-559-329-00.html



Stoddard*com has them for about 30.00...interesting that the "911S" emblem is just over twice as much??

[Tidybuoy]

Originally Posted by 19-911-65

http://www.*************/911-1974-1989/decals-emblems-badges-1/emblems/911-559-329-00.html


Stoddard*com has them for about 30.00...interesting that the "911S" emblem is just over twice as much??

Everybody "says" they have them but when I called a few places (including Stoddard), I was told that this is a special order from the factory in Germany and availability is dependent on them.

[19-911-65]

Vern,

My son lives in Stuttgart. PM me a part number & your email address and I will have him contact Porsche. If they have one he will be coming stateside in about a month or he can mail it over here.

Glenn

[Tidybuoy]

Originally Posted by 19-911-65

Vern,

My son lives in Stuttgart. PM me a part number & your email address and I will have him contact Porsche. If they have one he will be coming stateside in about a month or he can mail it over here.

Glenn

I appreciate the offer but I already bought the gold emblem and it should be in my mailbox today. I'm going to start by trying to get the gold finish off. I'll see what I can do this weekend and if I am not happy with the results, I'll get in touch.

[drleah]

Try using the plastic dip first. They make a bright aluminum one that you can get at www.dipyourcar.com. If you don't like it, then peel it off.


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[Jerome74911S]

Since the 911S emblem was available in gold in '75, and my car, although it's a '74 has a '75 engine, I went with a gold emblem to replace the deteriorated black one. Authentic in a cock-eyed way, but I like it better and that's what matters to me.

[Tidybuoy]

Originally Posted by Jerome74911S

Since the 911S emblem was available in gold in '75, and my car, although it's a '74 has a '75 engine, I went with a gold emblem to replace the deteriorated black one. Authentic in a cock-eyed way, but I like it better and that's what matters to me.

Hmmm, surprisingly looks good gold on a silver car. I may have to see how it looks on mine.

[Neilnaz]

I am ignorant of what my car should have on its behind. As it stands it has a Gold lettering of Porsche and a silver lettering 911T emblem and I don't know whether that is a standard/normal scenario or whether it should be gold or silver or both. I like the current look but think it is slightly confused. It may be normal but my assumption is that it should be one type/colour or the other.

Anyway,e nough pontificating and enjoy the New Year,

Neil

[78SCRSMAN]

To remove anodizing from aluminum, you'd use sodium hydroxide... a chemical found in household cleaners. Easy Off oven cleaner is a good one. Another is Castrol Super Clean. For larger items, like and engine grill, you can visit your local anodizing shop where they likely have a large dip tank do this. I took all of my faded black anodized window moldings and trim to one and the cost was small, like $50. From there, you can polish or re-anodize!

[Humdaddy]

Hi Vern, +1 for gold on silver. Did i miss your start-up with pmo's.