Possible to re-engrave a classic valve?

[brianlojeck]

I've got a real old 68 automag (CF00455), and it's old enough that the engraving is starting to wear off.

Is this something that can be touched up, or polished off and redone?

[jamescell]

I would think the cost to re engrade it would be about the same as getting a new valve. I belive Tunaman has them for a reasonable price.

[Potatoboy]

most often the engraving is still there as a depression, only the color change in the surface material is gone.

if you fill the depression with something like crayon wax, and then use a rag to wipe it off of the rest of the valve (light pressure only so it doesn't clean it out of the engraving again) it should be noticable.

[jamescell]

Thats a really good idea, I never thought about that.

[brianlojeck]

I would think the cost to re engrade it would be about the same as getting a new valve.

it wouldn't be the same. having a new valve isn't nearly as cool as having one of the first 500 automags ever made.

[brianlojeck]

most often the engraving is still there as a depression,

tater, your words are wise... thanks!