lacquer on badges
 

What is the best method to get lacquer of badges with no damaged to badge ??

Thanks Rob

Hi Rob,
I've used paint stripper to remove varnish from badges, no damage done.
Cheers, John

Imerse the badge in hot water and leave for a period of time. You will find that the coating will begin to flake away. After each immersion scrub with a tootbrush or similar, and repeat. Another method is to hold the badge with a pair of long nosed pliers and use the steam from a boiling kettle to shift the coating. Take particular care if there is any enamelling on the badge as heat may cause it to crack or otherwise dislodged.

I woiuld not recommend the use of any abrasive chemical agent.

Dave.

I’ve used “Tinto’s suggestion as well as nail polish remover. No harm done in either case but DO wash in hot soapy water afterwards. Regards, D.J.

Thanks to all who have replied , I shall give it a go.