Is there a way to refinish the paint on a old plate to get rid of the marks where the Rego sticker went? while keeping it looking as a original possible?
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Is there a way to refinish the paint on a old plate to get rid of the marks where the Rego sticker went? while keeping it looking as a original possible?
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Pretty sure the black is powdercoat. So a mild solvent like meths should remove the sticker adhesive without damage.
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Interesting stuff, I am worried I would have to sand it and that would affect the look of the plate.
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Acetone is pretty good, too. Available at Mitre 10 in the paint section
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Yup, gently rubbed with a soft, worn green pan scourer. Excellent for removing sticky crap even on easily scratched surfaces.Originally Posted by pete376403
To be fair, WD 40 or CRC would probably remove the gunge, too.
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chances are someone used a screwdriver at some stage to remove them so the paint is gouged....
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Yes, It's badly marked. I just don't want to make it worse before refinishing it. I still don't know what paint to use that would best match the original finish.
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I'd try an enamel gloss black from a model shop. Build up the scratches, wet and dry until the area is flatted off. Then cut & polish.
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Ha, I still have a box of different plastic model kit paints from when I used to do them as a young fella. Gee that's along time ago now. I will have to see if the gloss black is still good. Cheers for the tip.
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Think the old school rego plate is more a satin than gloss black, so Tamiya X18 should do the trick.
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Good point. Cheers
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You can preserve the original paint by masking off the rego sticker and then using Ebony Rub 'n Buff which is available only on line now from artist supply shops or eBay.
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2 smoke lover
Very interesting. I don't care about the Old rego stickers, I just want to avoid making it looking like I painted a new rego plate black trying to be reto cool. This stuff Rub 'n Buff from checking it out on line looks like it would tidy up the plate with out making it look new, am I making sense?
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