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Originally Posted by DavidS
Since bronze and brass are both alloys, I don't think that's an option if by plating you mean electroplating. You can only electroplate elemental metals, not alloys. And if you mean hot-dipping, you won't have any detail left on that badge. Seems like anything you might do to try and return this badge to original appearance will just end up wrecking it one way or the other. Maybe leave well enough alone? Or at the most, good model paint that you could airbrush on. At least that way you could undo whatever you did if needed.
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Hi David, Non-metal surfaces can be electroplated after specially preparing the surface (example, chromium evaporated onto cleaned silicon then plated with nickel). I agree with you on the point that unless you have professional help, it will make matters worse.
Garry