Hey folks.
I just started a full cleaning of a WMP Gretsch round badge kit I purchased. I am polishing the hardware and wrap, and de-rusting internal hardware.
I've only worked on the 13" Tom so far and used Brasso on the badge and got it to a beautiful golden shine.
But... then I quickly realized that maybe the age on the badges is desirable.
Do you guys have any insight on this? I'd like the badges to all match on the rest of the kit for personal aesthetics, but If it will greatly affect the value by cleaning up the other badges on the kit I won't be doing that.
Is it a general rule to avoid cleaning up the round badges or should they be polished only to a certain degree, or is it fine to clean them up completely?
Thanks!
-Tom