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Old 06-28-2020, 04:36 PM
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Does anyone refinish medallions? I have a 1930s K-22 that could use some love.
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That vintage medallions are chrome plated over brass medallions. Take them to a chrome shop and have them re-chrome plated. Not nickel plated, but chrome.
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