Brighten up that old ford badge..
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Brighten up that old ford badge..
Just a tip this, found it on YouTube used this to great effect on my rear light lenses. As the original light blue Ford badges are so scarce I thought I'd try it on these too. This is the result after just a few minutes using Bicarbonate of soda, mixed to a light paste with water & rubbed over with a wet cloth. It's just abrasive enough to clean the milkiness off the face & not damage it. Finish off with a coat of wax & they look much better. Obviously the more time you spend the better the finish. Looks much better for not a lot of effort!
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Re: Brighten up that old ford badge..
That's a great tip and certainly brings back the original very well, thanks for posting...
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Re: Brighten up that old ford badge..
Excellent tip.
I have to say I prefer Andrew's blue check tea towel though
I have to say I prefer Andrew's blue check tea towel though
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Re: Brighten up that old ford badge..
No one I know can keep one that clean, Andrew obviously buys in bulk specifically for his photo shoots....MattMe wrote:Excellent tip.
I have to say I prefer Andrew's blue check tea towel though
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Re: Brighten up that old ford badge..
Cheated & used paper towel in the garage, note to self 'must use a coloured tea towel next time'MattMe wrote:Excellent tip.
I have to say I prefer Andrew's blue check tea towel though
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Re: Brighten up that old ford badge..
Hi Rob,
Great tip, thanks for posting.
It's good to see that the infamous tea towels are getting another mention.....this isn't even my thread!!
Andrew.
Great tip, thanks for posting.
It's good to see that the infamous tea towels are getting another mention.....this isn't even my thread!!
Andrew.
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Re: Brighten up that old ford badge..
I can see your profile picture changing soon to a certain blue & white towelAndrew 2.8i wrote: It's good to see that the infamous tea towels are getting another mention.....this isn't even my thread!!
Cheers,
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Re: Brighten up that old ford badge..
Hi Rob,
That's a brilliant tip mate and what superb results you got too...Nice one mate
I do love a nice Blue Oval Badge...pulls at my heart strings every time...but hey that's why I am "Fordoholic Nick"
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=pictu ... 34&bih=589
And this may be of use too....
https://uk.pinterest.com/chrisedah/i-ha ... addiction/
All the best
Nick
That's a brilliant tip mate and what superb results you got too...Nice one mate
I do love a nice Blue Oval Badge...pulls at my heart strings every time...but hey that's why I am "Fordoholic Nick"
MattMe wrote:I have to say I prefer Andrew's blue check tea towel though
Bertie wrote:Andrew obviously buys in bulk specifically for his photo shoots....
Freelanderfan wrote:note to self 'must use a coloured tea towel next time'
Andrew 2.8i wrote:It's good to see that the infamous tea towels are getting another mention.....this isn't even my thread!!
Hmmm......Freelanderfan wrote:I can see your profile picture changing soon to a certain blue & white towel
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=pictu ... 34&bih=589
And this may be of use too....
https://uk.pinterest.com/chrisedah/i-ha ... addiction/
All the best
Nick
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Re: Brighten up that old ford badge..
Nick, you have far too much time on your hands..
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Re: Brighten up that old ford badge..
Rob, you shouldn't encourage me mate.....Freelanderfan wrote:Nick, you have far too much time on your hands..
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=pictu ... 43&bih=589
All the best
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