Fitting stick on number plates.
Discussion
I have just had my car re sprayed and have to fit s new stick on number plate to the bonnet. the car has a triangular shaped radiator vent which the plate goes round so the vinyl has to be cut in the middle to follow the shape (yes I know this is probably not legal), the original plate was put on the car like this in 1958 and I want to put it back like that.
Doing this and getting the two halves spot on is going to be tricky, I seem to remember years ago putting racing roundels on a car using water with washing up liquid in, this allowed me to move the roundel around and squeeze all the air out. Once the water had died it was stuck just as if there had been no water used. Has anyone else done this before and have any thoughts on it?............Martin
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Doing this and getting the two halves spot on is going to be tricky, I seem to remember years ago putting racing roundels on a car using water with washing up liquid in, this allowed me to move the roundel around and squeeze all the air out. Once the water had died it was stuck just as if there had been no water used. Has anyone else done this before and have any thoughts on it?............Martin
Do it exactly as you said!
On my profile is a pic of my DS, it was similar but not as pronounced bend to deal with.
1) Get an empty spray gun from the kitchen (bleach/window cleaner etc.) and fill with water plus a teaspoon of washing up liquid.
2) Clean the bonnet thoroughly perhaps using a bit of degreaser.
3) Make the appropriate cut and remove the plate sticker completely from its backing and place sticky side up on a clean surface.
4) Mist the glue side of the plate and the leading edge of the bonnet with the spray. Be generous.
5) Place the plate on and move into place. It will slide around easily so take your time and get the position right.
6) Starting in the middle use a credit card to press the water out.
Done!
On my profile is a pic of my DS, it was similar but not as pronounced bend to deal with.
1) Get an empty spray gun from the kitchen (bleach/window cleaner etc.) and fill with water plus a teaspoon of washing up liquid.
2) Clean the bonnet thoroughly perhaps using a bit of degreaser.
3) Make the appropriate cut and remove the plate sticker completely from its backing and place sticky side up on a clean surface.
4) Mist the glue side of the plate and the leading edge of the bonnet with the spray. Be generous.
5) Place the plate on and move into place. It will slide around easily so take your time and get the position right.
6) Starting in the middle use a credit card to press the water out.
Done!
Agree with very dilute washing up liquid to allow slipping about.
I think that the plate won't be legal anyway as they have to be vertical, so cutting in the middle doesn't really matter, but as lots of (sports) cars used them on the bonnet in the 50s/60s and still do it's unlikely to be a problem.
I think that the plate won't be legal anyway as they have to be vertical, so cutting in the middle doesn't really matter, but as lots of (sports) cars used them on the bonnet in the 50s/60s and still do it's unlikely to be a problem.
john2443 said:
I think that the plate won't be legal anyway as they have to be vertical, so cutting in the middle doesn't really matter, but as lots of (sports) cars used them on the bonnet in the 50s/60s and still do it's unlikely to be a problem.
Mine's been like this for years, its almost horizontal but has never been a problem - either with plod or MOT 
LordBretSinclair said:
john2443 said:
I think that the plate won't be legal anyway as they have to be vertical, so cutting in the middle doesn't really matter, but as lots of (sports) cars used them on the bonnet in the 50s/60s and still do it's unlikely to be a problem.
Mine's been like this for years, its almost horizontal but has never been a problem - either with plod or MOT ".....the registration plates are fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical."
Some MOT testers may simply be being very lenient with the ".....or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical" part.
However, it only takes a single jobs-worth to spoil the fun!
4rephill said:
However, it only takes a single jobs-worth to spoil the fun!
I know exactly what you mean 
Fortunately for me I take all my cars (and bike) to the same MOT station and the tester and I get on very well. That's not to say he doesn't do a good thorough job but some parts of the test are "subjective" and he knows that if he gives me an "advisory" I'll get it done straight away so he doesn't go overboard and takes a very sensible attitude to the test.
kartman24 said:
I have just had my car re sprayed and have to fit s new stick on number plate to the bonnet. the car has a triangular shaped radiator vent which the plate goes round so the vinyl has to be cut in the middle to follow the shape (yes I know this is probably not legal), the original plate was put on the car like this in 1958 and I want to put it back like that.
Doing this and getting the two halves spot on is going to be tricky, I seem to remember years ago putting racing roundels on a car using water with washing up liquid in, this allowed me to move the roundel around and squeeze all the air out. Once the water had died it was stuck just as if there had been no water used. Has anyone else done this before and have any thoughts on it?............Martin
Spotted last night at Classics on the Common.Doing this and getting the two halves spot on is going to be tricky, I seem to remember years ago putting racing roundels on a car using water with washing up liquid in, this allowed me to move the roundel around and squeeze all the air out. Once the water had died it was stuck just as if there had been no water used. Has anyone else done this before and have any thoughts on it?............Martin
Looking good.
I think the front number plate came out very well using the described method, well pleased with the result. Yes I took a run out to Croxley Green last night, great event I thought and really enjoyed the drive back to Northampton going from dusk into darkness. You were asking about Zetas, here is one I prepared earlier as they say ...........
..........Martin
..........Martin
The engine is a Ford straight 6, it originally had 6 Amals on it but was converted to triple Webers in the late 70`s. The original owner/builder has been to see the car and said that after every race he would have to retune/balance the Amals so I guess although not original the Webers will be staying on it. If your father is interested there are a lot of Fairthorpe pictures on my blog at www.fairthorpe.blogspot.com
.............Martin
.............Martin
Huff said:
OP - that's just lovely!
Meanwhile, you know, it's amazing what doube-sided tape can achieve for the MOT if you're ever worried about it...
(and no - I've never had a problem on road, talking to interested members of TrafPol at events, or elsewhere, or even for MOT)
Why the tape, ? isn`t the extra plate enough for the mot, I was planing on just putting my original plate on for the test & leaving the stick on as it is. Are 2 plates on the front illegal ?Meanwhile, you know, it's amazing what doube-sided tape can achieve for the MOT if you're ever worried about it...
(and no - I've never had a problem on road, talking to interested members of TrafPol at events, or elsewhere, or even for MOT)
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