Cast Emblem and Grab Handle pitting (removal?)

[PA BAMBI II]

How best to remove (or at least smooth out) the pitting on our '64 Bambi script and grab handle to the left of the door? I am guessing these are cast in aluminum and in that case, not fearing a rust issue, a light grit wet-sandpaper could be used to at least smooth the pits out.

Am I way off base here?

Ben

[Sheridan]

The grab handle is chrome plated steel and the Bambi script emblem is brass plated pot-metal. I had both of mine re-plated. The handle pits can be filled and sanded before plating but the pot metal emblem is very fragile. A good plating shop can use special solder to smooth the corrosion and re-plating.

Check out posts #26 & 27 in the http://www.airforums.com/forums/f474...lem-55780.html thread.

[bredlo]

This is something we oughta put on a Vintage Trailer Supply "wish list". I'd love a clean, new Globe Trotter name tag... ours is not only pitted but has a couple of big, ugly screws holding it on.

[PA BAMBI II]

Supposing I wished to get these replated...how does one remove them? Would interior wall panels need to be removed to get to clips or threaded studs?

Ben

[Sheridan]

Removal?
Supposing I wished to get these replated...how does one remove them? Would interior wall panels need to be removed to get to clips or threaded studs?

Ben

Yes, you must remove the interior skin behind the emblem to remove it. The emblem is attached with spring clips pushed onto moulded pins on the back of the emblem. These pins are a likely source of leaks and a heavy dose of sealant is a good idea when replacing them.

[PA BAMBI II]

So like in posts #26 and 27, the Bambi script would actually be brass in color? I would think it would look better silver...interesting that they used brass accents on a famously silver trailer brand.

Ben

[bwaysteve]

Originally Posted by PA BAMBI II

So like in posts #26 and 27, the Bambi script would actually be brass in color? I would think it would look better silver...interesting that they used brass accents on a famously silver trailer brand.

Ben

My 65 Airstream has chrome script .The name tags and serial tag have a brass frame ,not chrome.
I had the International script (2) and Ambassador script chrome plated.They look new but at $85 ea. they should.It was worth it.I had the frames anodized @$80.
I did the American Flag plates myself over several days then clearcoated.
Although pricy,it is something that I will only do once and I believe it really adds to the resto.
I too thought it would be great for VTS to produce something like these items but they would cost more than restoring since there is not a huge demand.
The grab handle was something I think they did have at one time.Would be nice since this is something under daily stress .