so if you have one of the mileage badges in the last 10(?) or so years, if you have run it for any length of time on your grill, you have probably become aware that the badges delaminate and the enameling or plastic coloring falls out.

I had that happen on a 300D I had, so on my 240 which qualified for two badges, I decided I would see what would happen if I coated them in epoxy before putting them on the grill-

They are drying now, but I hope to return to this thread after installed and a winter of use with reports on how its wearing. My biggest fear is yellowing of the epoxy, but thats a bridge to cross when I come to it.

here are some pics of what I did-

step by step is easy-

1. Get a box or something cardboard to mount the badges upright
2. I used all purpose epoxy available everywhere, and mixed up in a bowl
3. Pour bowl of epoxy over the badges
4. Take a stick of piece of plastic and comb off the excess, which also helps get rid of most of the bubbles, also to make sure you have full coverage
5. Dry and mount, trimming hardened excess off the back side as needed

Both badges have a nice thick coating of clear plastic now, and though there are some small bubbles, its acceptable so far.

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