Mike;
I'm not art expert but what about using some of the techniques that are used
to remove the paint on old paintings that often reveals a much more valuable
painting by the same artist underneath?
Yes, I believe the replacement plaques are "do it yourself" as to the
information that is stamped on them.
Reid
'79 Spitfire (original owner)
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael D. Nugent, Ph.D. [mailto:nugentmd@gte.net]
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2000 4:29 AM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: VIN plate restoration/replacement
The VIN on my '68 Spitfire Mk3 was sprayed over by the PO (looks like
spray can paint). I'm thinking about using paint thinner to try to get
it off without taking off the black wording underneath - anybody have a
better recommendation?
And, Part Two, if that takes off all the paint, what's the story with
the replacement VIN plates from VB, etc? Do they punch the number on
when you buy them, or do you use a set of shop hand stamps and a large
hammer or . . . ?
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Mike
Renton, WA
>>----> 914 Lite 2.5 is FOR SALE (can't start the Spit6 project until
it's out of the shop!):
Tell your Porsche-phile friends to see it at
http://home1.gte.net/NugentMD/914lite.htm
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