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September 25, 2017, 07:32 PM
TomS
Auto Paint/restoration folks...
Is there any type of clear that I can shoot over the license plates on my antique truck to keep them from weathering?

They are original 1954 Texas Truck plates that I would like to keep looking good.



Thanks for suggestions!

ETA: Notice plate number/posting count! How coincidental!


Best regards,

Tom


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September 25, 2017, 08:11 PM
sigmonkey
SEM clearcoat should be good.

Flat, semi-gloss and gloss.

Taker yer pick.

Those plates look great.

But you need to post lots more pics of the truck...




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September 25, 2017, 08:15 PM
greco
SPI (Southern Polyurethane Inc ) makes a clear coat that is second to none. I have used it on show cars and cycles. It is forgiving as long you follow the instructions. No matter how bad you mess up the spray job, it is repairable. And I have never had it yellow or crack. Try it. You may want to do the whole car. My first car, I did it one panel at a time. Looked great.




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September 25, 2017, 09:22 PM
Texas Bob C.
Howdy neighbor.
September 25, 2017, 09:27 PM
bigdeal
Personally, I'd drop by a local paint and body shop and have them clear them for you. They should be able to get it right the first time, and you absolutely don't want any mistakes made on them.


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September 25, 2017, 10:09 PM
BradleyS
How about posting a few photos of the whole truck.


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September 25, 2017, 10:41 PM
sunburn
More pics of yer Chevy


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September 25, 2017, 10:49 PM
darthfuster
As Monkey posted, SEM is GTG. It is convenient enough to recoat every so often. I use it on my 4runner air deflector thingy. Three coats of satin black lasts about 4 years before age begins to show. Comes in clear too.



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September 26, 2017, 07:40 AM
TomS
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I ordered some of the SEM to try.

Here are a couple more pictures...

Let me introduce "Lucille"







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Best regards,

Tom


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September 26, 2017, 08:05 AM
BigWhup
Beautiful! A lot prettier than the one I learned to drive in from my grandpa.

I hope it still has the starter peg!!!
September 26, 2017, 08:46 AM
smschulz
Beautiful truck but I question the necessity to clearcoat the license plate?
September 26, 2017, 10:06 AM
TomS
quote:
Originally posted by BigWhup:
I hope it still has the starter peg!!!


She's a 6v stomp starter.


Best regards,

Tom


I have no comment at this time.