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Blue M
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 11/04/2018 : 08:54:48
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| Richard,there is no one font. If you look at the photos on this thread you'll see they are all different. So you can make up your own based on known plates as long as the measurements conform to the rules - (thanks Sam). Lettering isn't too difficult but using signwriting paint helps. |
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Richard Hardy
United Kingdom
2162 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2018 : 12:34:21
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Thanks Ian
Richard
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Oz34
United Kingdom
2545 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2018 : 14:01:38
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Ian, I've never heard of sign writing paint. What are its advantages over conventional paints?
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petergerard
USA
9 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2018 : 15:00:55
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It’s called 1-SHOT (cool logo!) Painter’s Enamel. Tough and fade resistant.
EBay might be the quickest ...
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bgerity
USA
66 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2018 : 17:31:24
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As a follow-on to this topic, how were the front and rear plates mounted on a J2? My car is in the US with no UK plates so I don't see how they were originally mounted.
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Oz34
United Kingdom
2545 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2018 : 17:45:08
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Thanks Pete. I'm not desperate to buy any but merely interested to know if it holds any definite advantages when sign writing and, if so, what are they?
Dave
PS I knew a Nick de Bruyn (now deceased) and his younger brother who I think was Peter in the early '60s. Are you by any chance that Peter? |
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6145 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2018 : 17:48:22
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Very simple - with screws and nuts.
The photo of the rear number plate shows clearly the screws fastening it to the spare wheel carrier.
Photos of the front plate aren't as clear but the screws pass through the curved edge of the front valance.
Simon J
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bgerity
USA
66 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2018 : 19:53:36
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Simon,
That is simple. Thank you very much, especially for the photos.
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6145 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2018 : 20:10:33
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You're welcome, Brent. The phrase 'crude but effective' comes to mind 
Simon J
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Blue M
United Kingdom
1474 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2018 : 07:30:22
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| Re sign writing paint - it has lots more pigment in it so it covers in one go. |
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coracle
United Kingdom
1940 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2018 : 09:31:53
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| So a "pork barrel paint?" |
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Oz34
United Kingdom
2545 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2018 : 10:38:48
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Thanks Ian so, no help with the actual job. You still need the skill and the steady hand then.
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Ian Bowers
United Kingdom
942 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2018 : 11:53:22
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Set up Word (or other program), choose font and size to meet regulations, then print onto heavy-ish card. Cut out the letters to leave holes, tape card firmly in place and use as a stencil, paint.
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Ian Bowers
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
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Blue M
United Kingdom
1474 Posts |
Posted - 20/04/2018 : 07:59:27
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| Dave, re "a steady hand" the trick is to use "brush ruling". Hold a ruler at an angle to the surface and use it to steady your hand or the brush ferrule. Most of us here are hands on people and easily capable of it. |
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