Evinrude Emblems. Can they be restored?

[huntleybill]

#178317

Working on a mid 50’s Evinrude 15020. These emblems are scratched, the paint is chipped, you know, normal wear and tear. Has anyone restored these? Are there any procedures to restore these documented or available? Does any one make repops of these?

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

Bill

• This topic was modified 4 years, 9 months ago by Mumbles.

[phil]

#178326

North York Marine in Canada makes reproductions, but they’re not 3D: http://www.nymarine.ca/EVINRUDEmedallions.html

http://www.omc-boats.org
http://www.aerocraft-boats.org

[fleetwin]

#178328

Those emblems are delicate for sure, I would not make any attempt to “restore” them….I would just reinstall them, provided they are not cracked/broken. Decent used ones do show up occasionally, but bring big money….You can post a classified ad here or look on ebay….

[bobw]

#178335

There is currently a NOS emblem up for sale in the Classifieds section of the site.

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

• This reply was modified 4 years, 9 months ago by bobw.

[Mumbles]

#178349

I have tried painting the worn areas with nail polish before but wasn’t too pleased with the results. Model paint might work better.

[lindy46]

#178363

I believe those are painted on the back side. I’ve touched similar ones up using spray paint and a fine brush with pretty good results. Pretty delicate work.

[huntleybill]

#178366

Thank you all for your responses. My first issues is getting the old paint off. I have paint stipper but am not sure that the stripper won’t melt/ruin the plastic.

[gjonz]

#178391

Yes they can be restored with a very delicate touch.

The paint cannot be removed with anything that is too aggressive. It will craze the plastic which must stay smooth and clear. They are painted from behind , then a gray paint over the last color so it is opaque.

I use thin viscosity super glue to fill cracks and scratches. Build it up in layers then sand smooth going grit to grit through 1500 or greater wet dry sandpaper, then buff out with McGuire’s Polish…working from aggressive to fine usually by hand with a microfiber towel.

I use either testers enamel or sometimes a product for RC race cars that is Alclad Lacquer from the hobby store if the color is available. RC car bodied tend to be painted inside out like the emblems. Use an airbrush for this. The Lacquer or paint may be translucent when done, so that is where the gray back painting is important.

Hope this helps!

Greg

• This reply was modified 4 years, 9 months ago by seakaye12.

[huntleybill]

#178403

Thank you Greg. That helps a lot. What do you use to remove the old paint?

[The Boat House]

#178407

• This reply was modified 3 years, 1 month ago by The Boat House.