Restoring frame badge?

[tboooe]

The frame badge on my R69S is looking really beat up and I would like to restore it if possible. Is there anyone that does this?

[jwonder]

Honestly, please leave it as is. It is original and be happy you still have it!!!

[808Airhead]

Yes,original has more value as well as cachet.

[tboooe]

Yes,original has more value as well as cachet.

Well, I definitely want to have cachet!!!!

[808Airhead]

It is like a time stamp of the machines life. No matter how many paint jobs or restorations,this tells the true tale of the machines journey. I have a 1954 with a beautiful, original condition tag,which gives me a idea that this was a coddled, loved bike that spent it's evenings indoors. Whereas my fully rebuilt / restored R69S has one with some corrosion and fading which is reflective of the condition I acquired it in. It's crazy,but most will agree that the original plate is more desirable.

[skychs]

I agree with the group. Leave it as is, it adds character on top of the cachet.