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Oct 16, 2018 12:19:27 GMT
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Hi all,
Does anybody know of a way to make an old stamped VIN number more legible?
I have replaced the chassis on my Landrover and i have kept the front right dumbiron from the old chassis as this has the original VIN, but its not in great condition!
Any ideas on how I can make it clearer/easier to read?
Thanks
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slater
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Wipe black paint in the crevices maybe? I think any attempt to restamp or whatever might look a bit 'stolen car' lol
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Oct 17, 2018 11:40:03 GMT
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Yeah i was thinking of giving that a go, thanks - I will definitely not be restamping, for the reasons you mentioned!
The VIN is legible, but only just, so really just looking for a way to enhance the readability of what is there.
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Dez
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Oct 17, 2018 18:17:01 GMT
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Dyechem for checking casings for cracks will probably show em up a bit better as the metal should be slightly compressed where the letters are.
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Oct 17, 2018 19:30:39 GMT
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I'm pretty sure thats the stuff that you can use to reveal the original numbers when they have been ground out too.
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Oct 17, 2018 20:49:12 GMT
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Previously, I've used a combination of Jenolite rust remover and a wire brush to read serial numbers stamped on cast iron engine bocks.
For soft aluminium plates, perhaps try a fine brass wire brush or wire wool, etc., possibly with some Solvol Autosol (chrome polish), Brasso or similar.
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