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Letter 25085
Better to gold plate badge accessories or
strip them? [Texas]
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I have a U.S.A.F. Fire Protection Badge Fire Fighter. not sure of
how old. Guessing within the 10 or 15 years of age. It has a pin
back. it is a standard fireman's badge and someone has attempted to
gold plate it. A lot, but not all, is is still on. I was wondering
what the best course of action would be. To remove plating by
polishing and buffing, or to have someone replate it for me. Please
tell me what you think.
Thank You,
Doug Martin
janitorial - Wichita Falls, Texas, USA
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If you have the gold plating completed, you will have a
beautiful final finish that needs no further care or
maintenance for years. If you strip the gold off, you have
who-knows-what under it, and will have to finish it and
maintain it somehow. Easy choice.
 
Ted Mooney, P.E.
finishing.com Inc. - Brick,
NJ
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