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Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 2:25
AM
Subject: Re: IML: Restoring Plates
one restorer here in Oregon, where i bought a set of plates to clean up
and repaint, claims he sprays the back color with a few good thick coats, then
hand paints the numbers/letters. Some sets he has completed looked a
little shabby in the past, however I saw his booth at a swap meet recently and
they are quite good now. My guess is that he thickens the letter paint
(probably model paint) as much as possible so it goes on in one coat if
possible.
I have tried masking and using a razor blade to make perfect lines, but
have had mixed results. Good luck.
David Dimitriou
<macedonxx@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I
have a nice set of 1957 Texas plates for my car. I am wondering what is the
best way to restore them. I have painted them white and now am ready to
paint the lettering black. Any ideas on how to do it so it looks
right?
Dave
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