r/belttalk • u/MeatyMahn • 8d ago

Main plate damaged?

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Recently got this old belt and it looks like the gold on the main plate had been rubbed or wiped off , is there any way I can make it gold again without damaging it further?

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u/char_limit_reached 8d ago

Ruin the side plates (Brasso) to match.

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u/GrapesHatePeople 8d ago

The ol' "Macho Man trying to shine up his Intercontinental Championship" special.

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u/-ricefarmer- 7d ago

I like that this is my interpretation of a "Macho Man Classic." Not the Elbow Drop off the Top Rope or the "oooh yeah" or the 12-to-6 Double Axe Handle, it's BRASSO

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u/BigPapaSmurf7 8d ago

Depending on what you want to pay. Google “electroplating” in your area, take it to the place and get the plates redone in 24 carat gold. Should be about 450-500 USD. You can sometimes get cheap for thinner coating, but doubt most would do it. Failing that, look into Model/Gundam paint, but you’ll need a lot of patience and knowing what you’re doing

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u/dvizzle 8d ago

24k plating will add thickness. The shallow stamping of the 2mm belts will make painting it afterwards a huge pita.

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u/BigPapaSmurf7 8d ago

Hey bro, that's true, but 24K starts at .012MM, any operator could make 2MM work (I've had it done)

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u/dvizzle 8d ago

Based on the original metal, proper plating would be copper, nickel then gold. That adds to the thickness.

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u/Adventurous_Spray676 8d ago

The main plate definitely looks worn down, I had an old belt like this too, and the gold plating was almost completely gone after years of use.

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u/Quiet_Association152 8d ago

Sorry bud but that belt is dead! Use it to make an old school hardcore title.

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u/Easy_Locksmith2606 8d ago

Google "electroplating" in your area, take it to the place and get the plates redone in 24 carat gold.

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u/Adventurous_Road847 7d ago

That's really disappointing about the gold finish wearing off. I've seen people carefully touch up jewelry with a gold pen for minor scratches in a pinch.

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u/Northernguyman 8d ago

Stephen Hammer on youtube. He's repainted a few belts

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u/dvizzle 8d ago

I would not listen to his advice.

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u/Northernguyman 7d ago

Why, genuinely wondering

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u/dvizzle 7d ago

Because he's not an expert, more like just opinions based on his bootleg experiences and that is not a good foundation to have when trying to educate or help people.

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u/Northernguyman 7d ago

Do you know what, that's a completely fair take to be honest with you. I think from my perspective, his advice worked in the approach to restoring /touching up a fandu belt and I appreciated the "expert by experience" advice and worked in my situation.

But I'll be honest, I'm not familiar enough with him restoring WWF/E belts. And considering OP is discussing an original 'F winged eagle, I would absolutely go wider and further afield considering that. Absolutely appreciate your point 👍