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RogerRust
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Number plates

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I wanted to keep the old number plates for Sophie, somehow they look nicer than new one. The aluminium is probably 10 times thicker than modern pressed one.

I didn't take any photos before, but they were pretty corroded.

1) wet and dry paper to remove the corrosion.
2) cutting compound then T cut to restore the surface.
3)Solvo autosol (long loved by bikers) to get a shine.
4) masking tape over the numbers trimmed to outline with a scalpel.
5) finally sprayed with Hamerite black satin finish.

I'm very pleased with them they are not perfect and retain some of the patina of age.

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Post by wibble_puppy »

nice one - cheers Roger 8)
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Re: Number plates

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RogerRust wrote:I didn't take any photos before
Didn't take any photo's after either by the looks :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by grahamt7 »

Alumini :wink: um? Corroded? Some new science at work here methinks!
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Post by wibble_puppy »

grahamt7 wrote:Alumini :wink: um? Corroded? Some new science at work here methinks!
Not really, it gets a white "bloom" or crust of aluminium oxide under certain conditions :)
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Post by rayofleamington »

Alumini um? Corroded? Some new science at work here methinks!
it's certainly not a new science! take a look at my 38yr old land rover if you want proof :lol:

RogerRust,
You'll probably find that the aluminium surface will very quickly degrade - it might be worth trying to laquer them (but may not stick too well) or alternatively keep them well coated in wax polish!
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Post by RogerRust »

My experience from motorcyle crankcases is Sovol Autosol then a smeer of WD40 and repeat the process once a month.
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