The 'real-deal', currently in process of being restored. The next step is the plating process and after that, correctly applying the original lettering and background colors. Some tricky work. :(

Questions for you 'restoration-experts': My intentions are to restore this valuable frame as it was prior to the repair including the 'Red' letters with the 'White' background. The finish on the painted surfaces was 'flat' with no evident gloss. Here are some of the issues I now face.

These frames originally were 'flash-chromed' with no effort of giving it any lasting luster. Would you 'flash-chrome' the frame with 'no' copper film or would you finish the frame with the best re-chroming process? If not using 'flash-chrome', the plate will look too pretty. Another consideration will be to simply 'clear-coat' the frame 'as-is' and leave it at that.

What are your thoughts? Please feel free to leave your posts...