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Serial Number Plate

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by JZ, Oct 17, 2006.

  1. JZ

    JZ Member

    Any suggestions on cleaning up the original Serial Number plate? The lettering is worn to the aluminum, background is a stylish mix of grime, dirt, and overspray...

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    (the serial number has been altered to protect the JEEP)
     
    JZ, Oct 17, 2006
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  2. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    R) Like the TV shows where they change names to protect the "innocent"? R)
     
    sparky, Oct 17, 2006
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  3. Kodiak12060

    Kodiak12060 Sponsor

    Brake cleaner gets the crud and paint off. Then I would use a dremil w/ polishing wheel to clean up the oxidation/pitting. Go slow then coat in petroleum jelly and remount.
     
    Kodiak12060, Oct 18, 2006
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  4. JZ

    JZ Member

    Brake "cleaner" or DOT3 fluid?

    Was the original just a plain aluminum plate with the embossed lettering?
     
    JZ, Oct 18, 2006
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  5. jeep2003

    jeep2003 Well-Known Member

    naval jelly works great
     
    jeep2003, Oct 29, 2006
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  6. Old Bill

    Old Bill Aggressively passive....

    Don't use too harsh a chemical. Even Castrol's purple stuff can eat aluminum. Simple Green to an extent too.....Stick with brake cleaner or lacquer thinner. You can also use a brass wire brush with a Dremel tool.
     
    Old Bill, Oct 29, 2006
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  7. 1963cj5

    1963cj5 Member

    Lemon Juice....
     
    1963cj5, Oct 31, 2006
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