Weber Emblem Restorations

[Cody Bratton]

So I have a weird type of satisfaction out of redoing the emblems. I like different stuff than the plain black and brushed silver. Show us all what you’ve done, whether a stock appearance, something different, products that work, preferred methods, paints, anything Weber emblem related post it here! Here’s a few I’ve done in various stages.

 

[MarkCuda]

Here's one I did recently.
I use this sander.

 

[Cody Bratton]

What grit paper do you have on the belt portion?

 

[LMichaels]

Maybe some different colors like red (I know International Harvester Red) is a perfect match to the old red head reds. Or maybe a nice blue, or almost anything. Then bury it in clear so it looks like a piece of that Japanese art they do in porcelain

 

[Steve Hoch]

The silver one is really growing on me. I know I posted this one before but it's my favorite. I clear coated it after painting and sanding it and I really like the way it came out.

 

[Steve Hoch]

What grit paper do you have on the belt portion?

The finer grit you use, the shinier the aluminum gets and the less scratches you see on the face.

 

[Cody Bratton]

The silver one is really growing on me. I know I posted this one before but it's my favorite. I clear coated it after painting and sanding it and I really like the way it came out.View attachment 99820

Was there a particular clear you used? That’s held up well? The silver looks so much nicer in person. I want to see it on the grey mica lid. Also have one of the large genesis gold emblems I want to try the silver on, and see it on the SS lid. Just for kicks

 

[Cody Bratton]

And how could I forget to post this one?

 

[Bruce]

Here's one I did recently.
I use this sander.
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Maybe take that sucker down to Independence, MO with you have it Porcelain coated?

 

[MarkCuda]

What grit paper do you have on the belt portion?

120

 

[Steve Hoch]

Was there a particular clear you used? That’s held up well?

I don't remember exactly what it was other than it was a satin sheen. I've since run out and thrown the can out.

 

[Samuel]

Just plain semi-gloss black.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

I’m working on an idea planted by Bruce for “Bluey Lewy” but, I’m getting ahead of myself….

 

[Samuel]

@Steve Hoch
I believe you stated once you use Brake Cleaner to remove the OEM paint off of the emblem. So, when you spray is down does the paint come right off cleanly and quickly?

 

[Bruce]

I use brake cleaner to "clean" the badges before I paint them. It does not remove the existing finish from my experience. I don't even think "paint thinner" will easily remove that paint. I guess a guy could soak them in a bucket of it for a day or two.

 

[Samuel]

Thanks Bruce,
I will attempt this method when I go to renew them next time.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

I think they might be enameled but, I’m not sure, removal of the finish may be pretty challenging. Still designing mine…

 

[LMichaels]

I think they might be enameled but, I’m not sure, removal of the finish may be pretty challenging. Still designing mine…

No they're simple paint

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

No they're simple paint

Thanks, I figured you would chime in!

 

[Steve Hoch]

So, when you spray is down does the paint come right off cleanly and quickly?

No, that paint really doesn't want to come off but the brake cleaner gives you a clean surface for the new paint to stick to.