Engine grill letters

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Philw
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Engine grill letters

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Hi all, I've now got my '74 2:0 litre back from being brought back to life by Angus at CamperCo and I'm looking at a few little things which are letting the side down now she has new fresh shiny red paint. One of which is the chrome/silver P O R S C H E letters on the engine grill. I remember replacing these many years ago on a previous 914 and I think I sourced from an OPC. Is this still possible and if not I'd appreciate suggestions of other sources? Has anyone found a way of refinishing the letters rather than buying a new set. Mine are in ok condition. Just a bit chipped and faded. Thanks in advance.
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Porsche is probably your best option.

I think they are anodised and probably need polishing and re-anodising if you want them to look original so probably not worth the effort (though I've no idea how much a new set is these days).
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I'm pretty sure I recall Darren C doing the same recently in his excellent build thread.
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So are there any photos of your newly refreshed car for us to drool over?
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Many thanks, photos to follow just need a little while to sort out how to post them. Have a few before and after as well.
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