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Old 08-26-2019, 05:07 AM
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Any one have any recommendations on vintage license plate restoration? Looking to get my original CA plates restored.

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Old 08-26-2019, 03:12 PM
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My son did my Texas 65 plates. DMV thought they were the best they've seen. Stripped to bare metal. A Lexus color was the best match. Hand painted the letters and numbers.
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Old 08-26-2019, 04:35 PM
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I too restored my own and was amazed how well they look.
As he said,strip down to bare metal,then paint by hand.For a more realistic look,tape up & protect the letters/numbers after you strip it down,then lay the background paint on heavy so a few drip marks show like originals do.
Takes a steady hand to do the lettering,but take your time & do the outside border of each character first,then relax & fill in the inside.
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Are you guys using a brush for the letters and numbers?? I bought a small ink roller and was going to try that.

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I use a brush and gently "pool dab" the paint onto each character,if you know what I mean.Takes more then one coat,but it looks much better in the end.
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I had Wayne Tyler in Virginia restore a few vintage Maryland dealer tags. Very, very satisfied with the results.
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Ink roller is the best
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I've used the ink roller (brayer) with great results.
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