TXD Turbo badge?

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TXD Turbo badge?

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A bit of a long shot, but has anyone got a new (or very good) "TXD Turbo" badge for Monica's right arse-cheek?

Failing that, what might be the best way to "restore" the chrome finish on my existing badge (the chrome effect is very flat and dull = crap!)

Cheers
Dave
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Silly question Dave have tried citroen themselves? they seem to stock some later Mk2 parts, but Mk1 bits are definatly a no no.
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I've got a tail gate with said badging.
Cant remember if it's any good though.
If it is I'll peel it off and bring to the national.
Smokes lots, because enough's enough already!

Far too many BX's, a bus, an ambulance a few trucks, not enough time and never enough cash...
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Think I may have one too, will see what the chrome finish is like. Im up in Blackburn on Sunday...
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Hi Marty!
If you find that TXD Turbo badge, and it's OK, I'll gladly relieve you of it, mate! :D

I should be available most of the day on Sunday, so if you want to give us a ring, my number is: 0

You can call round, or I can easily meet up with somewhere, such as Waves carpark (where we did last year!). Whatever's best for you.

Cheers
Dave
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Oops!!
Can a Mod please remove my phone number from the previous post please? :?:

I thought I was typing a PM, rather than a normal thread post! :oops:
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And here we can see why removing the editing facility isn't always helpful :roll: :evil:
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I wish I hadn't said that... :lol:
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.......but I agree with what you wish you hadn't said, Phil! :wink:
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I didn't want to say that I wish I hadn't said what I said, but I said it. So that's it.
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Cheers Marty! :wink:
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mountainmanUK wrote:Cheers Marty! :wink:
How did you know it was me? Could have been DaveB or Anders, or Jon....

Had a look at the badge and the lettering is scratched, it would restore with a brush and tin of Airfix enamel if you want that sort ofthing....
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Just an educated guess........seeing that you were online at round about that time! :wink:

I'm not too bothered about a few scratches, it's just the overall "shiny" look that mine is short of! It's a flat as a pancake under a steamroller.
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Post by mnde »

Dave,

1x Bottle of "chrome effect" silver paint
1x cotton ear bud
1x steady hand

= a very good result :D

Apply 2-3 coats for a nice durable smooth finish. I've found a cotton bud is superior to a brush because it leaves no brush marks.

Alternatively you could buy a spray can of Plastikote "mirror effect" paint to respray the badge, having carefully masked off the black areas. BTW, faded, or polish-contaminated black backgrounds of badges come up proper nice with a spray of "Back to Black"!

Cheers,

Mark.
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1x Bottle of "chrome effect" silver paint
1x cotton ear bud
1x steady hand
Thanks Mark!

The first two items I can manage with no problem, the third is a tad more difficult!! :wink:

I may play about with some selective masking and see what I come up with. If I fail miserably I can always sand it all off again!
Cheers

Dave
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