{"id":119,"date":"2018-01-24T21:39:13","date_gmt":"2018-01-24T21:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.badges-etc.com\/blog\/?p=119"},"modified":"2019-08-28T17:34:53","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T17:34:53","slug":"understanding-hook-fast-finishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.badges-etc.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/24\/understanding-hook-fast-finishes\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Hook &#8211; Fast finishes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hook-Fast badges are produced from the finest quality materials using state of the art manufacturing methods with attention to detail, creating the highest quality badges on the market. We guarantee 100% customer satisfaction, if a badge is damaged or flawed in any way we will expeditiously repair it free of charge. All attachments, seals and enameling are guaranteed for the life of the badge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-127 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.badges-etc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Nickel-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><em><strong>Nickel Plate<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nAn economical choice with an appearance similar to silver.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-129 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.badges-etc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Rhodium-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><em><strong>Rhodium<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>A platinum derivative that keeps its white lustrous \ufb01nish, is not affected by perspiration and will not discolor or peel. Our most durable plating.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-124 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.badges-etc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Gold-1-146x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"146\" height=\"150\" \/><em><strong>24K Gold Plate<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>A classic bright finish that resists corrosion and oxidation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-130 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.badges-etc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Rho-Glow-148x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"150\" \/><em><strong>Rho-Glow Silver<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>A polished, unplated silver tone base metal with a hand-some long wearing \ufb01nish. Lasts a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-126 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.badges-etc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Hi-Glow-146x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"146\" height=\"150\" \/><em><strong>Hi-Glow Gold<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>A polished, unplated gold tone base metal with a handsome long wearing \ufb01nish. Lasts a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-131 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.badges-etc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Two-tone-144x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"144\" height=\"150\" \/><em><strong>Two Tone<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>24K Gold plated panels on Rhodium base, or vice versa. Now available in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.badges-etc.com\/category\/Quick_Ship_HF.html\">Quick Ship program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-123 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.badges-etc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AntiqueSilver-139x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"139\" height=\"150\" \/><em><strong>Antique Silver<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>This oxidized silver \ufb01nish sharpens and clari\ufb01es the details of an intricately carved piece.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-122 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.badges-etc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AntiqueGold-147x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"147\" height=\"150\" \/><em><strong>Antique Gold<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>This oxidized gold \ufb01nish sharpens and clari\ufb01es the details of an intricately carved piece.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-121 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.badges-etc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AntiqueBronze-144x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"144\" height=\"150\" \/><em><strong>Antique Bronze<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>This oxidized bronze \ufb01nish sharpens and clari\ufb01es the details of an intricately carved piece.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-120 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.badges-etc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AntiqueBrass-142x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"142\" height=\"150\" \/><em><strong>Antique Brass<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nAn economical alternative to Antique Gold; oxidized brass.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-125 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.badges-etc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Hematite-140x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"150\" \/><em><strong>Hematite<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nA brand new, sleek black plated finish.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-128 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.badges-etc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/PreciousMetals-143x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"143\" height=\"150\" \/><em><strong>Precious Metals<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>We can produce almost any product in sterling silver and many different grades of gold, including 10K, 14K, and 18K. Please<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.badges-etc.com\/CTUS.html\">email<\/a> <\/strong>for details.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.badges-etc.com\/category\/HOOK_FAST.html\">Click here to view the Hook &#8211; Fast product line\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hook-Fast badges are produced from the finest quality materials using state of the art manufacturing methods with attention to detail, creating the highest quality badges on the market. We guarantee 100% customer satisfaction, if a badge is damaged or flawed in any way we will expeditiously repair it free of charge. 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