Cliff I took the 3200 emblems off of a 59, primed them pretty good/thick after wire wheel/brush, just bought some high$ chrome paint & then clear coated mine. You can't tell they've ever been pitted & even though they're painted it kinda gives them that nostalgic painted on emblem look which in my opinion is pretty nice & inexpensive. To each their own so you may or may not want to go this route. If you do then show us how they turned out please?