zinz 1,740 1 Vehicles August 6, 2017 Howdy all, I'm looking for an early, Serif script Roundel (or two) for the 2000CS resto. Anyone out there with a spare? ...hope so. Thanks, Ed Z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickVyse 348 August 7, 2017 no affiliation and the gold looks to have been warn off.. https://www.leboncoin.fr/equipement_auto/1105992000.htm?ca=21_s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zinz 1,740 1 Vehicles August 7, 2017 Thanks, Nick! I have seen several with this silvery color. I'm not sure what causes this, or if that is the original finish... Otherwise, that badge is in good condition. Ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray_ 2,196 August 7, 2017 I have one. Comes with a car, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zinz 1,740 1 Vehicles August 7, 2017 1 hour ago, ray_ said: Comes with a car, though I've been waiting for this character to chime in. He does make a compelling offer, though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray_ 2,196 August 7, 2017 Mine came from a board member here from... Romania. You can try there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfagta 53 August 8, 2017 Not trying to hijack this thread, but anyone have a lead on someone who can restore these older roundels? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rmeinig 4 January 26 Bill : did you ever find someone who could restore the serif roundel ? I have a couple for my TISA and prewar 327 ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfagta 53 January 27 My restorer, Terry Forland, asked his retiring painter to do them, and he did a nice job. I'll ask Terry if he might be able to handle some more. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rmeinig 4 January 30 (edited) Say hello to Terry! He donated a mint rear deck trim to my TISA countless years ago and I am so grateful!! It has been suggested to repaint them with Testors Model Paint but I suspect with airbrush skills or who has done them is a better bet than my attempting... Edited January 30 by Rmeinig better photo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zinz 1,740 1 Vehicles January 30 I redid mine with Testors model paint, then sprayed them with clear. I had a very poor one that I practiced on, first. It’s not cloisonné, but they came out acceptably. Ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rmeinig 4 January 30 Nicely done ! I’ll practice on a nonserif roundel first ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zinz 1,740 1 Vehicles January 30 The trick is thinning the paint and dropping it into the recesses of the Roundel; letting the paint flow and filling the recess. It takes practice. Brushing unthinned paint will leave streaks. Ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zinz 1,740 1 Vehicles January 30 (edited) Double post Edited January 30 by zinz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
