Re: [Chrysler300] Painting Licence Plates - Techniques???

[jlsavard@xxxxxxx]

For what it's worth, here is the technique that I used on my 1957 Michigan  
plate:
 
After working the dents, etc out, I primed and painted the plate with the  
base coat of color and let it thoroughly dry.  I covered the entire  plate with 
a good grade of masking tape which had really good adhesive.   You MUST be 
very thorough about being sure that the tape is stuck to the  contours of the 
sides of the characters, symbols lines, etc. on the plate.   This is a very 
important step.
 
Then, using a vibrating type of sander held flat, carefully sand the flat  
surface of the characters to remove the excess tape and expose the surface to be 
 painted with the contrasting color.  Prime and paint the numbers.   After 
they are dry, carefully remove the masking tape
 
Lastly, cover the entire plate with a clear coat, to protect any slight  
imperfections in the seam at the edges of the numbers and the background  color.
 
I used this process on the plate with excellent results about 4 years ago,  
and it still looks new.  
 
I will send pictures if anyone would like to see them.  

Joe  Savard
Lake Orion, Michigan




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