OT: Radiator Badge Attachment
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OT: Radiator Badge Attachment
The radiator badge on my 1924 Citroen is soldered in place and must be removed to nickel plate the shell. I'm afraid to re-solder the restored badge on the re-plated shell. Any suggestions? A badge restoration guy says to use silicone adhesive.
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Re: OT: Radiator Badge Attachment
I think you might be able to solder if you use a large iron. Do not use a torch.
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Re: OT: Radiator Badge Attachment
I agree, silicine works fine but can be a job and a half if you have to remove it later.
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Re: OT: Radiator Badge Attachment
I used a torch to remove the emblem on a similar spare radiator shell and the neck fell right off. I was thinking, for re-attaching the emblem, to position a piece of solder beneath it, then holding the iron underneath.
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Re: OT: Radiator Badge Attachment
Just me, but I wouldn't trust silicone adhesive for such a rare piece. As silicone adhesive can age and the heat alone at that spot on the radiator would make silicone adhesive for long term in that vibration spot a suspect.
The extremely rare emblem off this shell was originally held just with rolled metal edge in a circle, it was loose over time too, so pried it off to refinish the shell. Installed the cloisonné emblem back in place using J-B Weld. Can trust J-B for this preservation.
The extremely rare emblem off this shell was originally held just with rolled metal edge in a circle, it was loose over time too, so pried it off to refinish the shell. Installed the cloisonné emblem back in place using J-B Weld. Can trust J-B for this preservation.
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Isn't JB Weld over paint only adhering to the paint?
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Re: OT: Radiator Badge Attachment
Get some blue or gray RTV, put a spot of it on the back of the badge and tape it to the radiator shell and get on with life.
Take the tape off after a day and a night.
It probably will be a beech to get off some day. So?
The will not rot the RTV.
Take the tape off after a day and a night.
It probably will be a beech to get off some day. So?
The will not rot the RTV.
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Greg
Good comment, on this shell the area around the circle was masked from paint, and circle of J-B Weld placed on emblem, plus some around the rim of the emblem on the inside of the shell.
Good comment, on this shell the area around the circle was masked from paint, and circle of J-B Weld placed on emblem, plus some around the rim of the emblem on the inside of the shell.
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Re: OT: Radiator Badge Attachment
Dan, you're one who always makes sense.
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Re: OT: Radiator Badge Attachment
Does J-B Weld stick to nickel plating?
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Re: OT: Radiator Badge Attachment
I would not trust silicone with a unique piece. I would tin the back of the badge anfd the mounting site on the radiator shell first. Then make a ring of so ft wire solder to go under the badge. Place the shell on the level and heat the underside of the shell with a gentle flame and the wire solder will melt and fuse the two together.
Hope this helps.
Allan from down under.
Hope this helps.
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Re: OT: Radiator Badge Attachment
If you use Permatex Ultra Grey silicone and not on a painted surface that is clean, dry, and oil free, It will stay on longer than you will live. I work in the diesel engine industry and it is the manufacture recommended sealant for our engines. Those engines got really hot and tons of vibration. I have used some myself at home, I can attest to how hard it is to get off.