Hiawatha Arrow Fender Ornament - Red Paint?

[Dave Stromberger]

Is the red paint original, or was this done by junior? All others I've seen were all chrome... granted, I guess I never looked at them super close!

 

[fordmike65]

Never seen paint on one myself, so betting it's overspray from a housepaint job.

 

[Freqman1]

I've had a few of these and never seen red paint on them. V/r Shawn

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

Nearly certain that this is in original condition with stripes that wrap around the back edge as does yours.

 

[fordmike65]

View attachment 672117 View attachment 672118 Nearly certain that this is in original condition with stripes that wrap around the back edge as does yours.

Whaaaaaaaaaaaat?????:eek::eek::eek:

 

[fordmike65]

View attachment 672117 View attachment 672118 Nearly certain that this is in original condition with stripes that wrap around the back edge as does yours.

Sure that hasn't been replated?

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

Sure that hasn't been replated?

Ok... so nowwww,
After comparing to another one of these in my collection, I am now nearly certain that this has been replated poorly and stripes added.

The other example has sharper edges and the pits are not chromed over.

Nevermind

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

The other example.. and no stripes.

 

[fordmike65]

Ok... so nowwww,
After comparing to another one of these in my collection, I am now nearly certain that this has been replated poorly and stripes added.

The other example has sharper edges and the pits are not chromed over.

Nevermind

But.......I'd say that it's very likely that they did originally have painted red accents. Dave's has remnants of it...while yours was "restored" to original condition.

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

But.......I'd say that it's very likely that they did originally have painted red accents. Dave's has remnants of it...while yours was "restored" to original condition.

For a moment, I thought I had something to contribute :/