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Old 21-02-14, 06:51 PM
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Hi David,

I guess you are right, if the black marker and shoe polish don't give a good result I will be looking for a black one.....

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You can also do it by candling...the soot from the flame will blacken the badge.
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Old 22-02-14, 08:50 AM
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hi,

Here is the result after the black marker and a brush with black shoe brush.

realy pleased with the result

thanks for the tip Andy.

regards,

Albert
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