Post by: CraigB on July 11, 2017, 09:40:33
Second attempt today in my efforts to remove the chrome highlights with what I should have used in the first place, Plasti Dip :) cant believe how easily this stuff applies and cleans up even easier.
(http://i.imgur.com/CISpYvR.jpg)
As I had plenty of paint left I decided to give the emblem and badge several coats which I think looks shmick :D then I decided to hit the licensing department up for some matching plates :happydance:
(http://i.imgur.com/d8Njiua.jpg)
Post by: jayb on July 11, 2017, 09:46:06
That'll be my next task :)
Thanks for sharing the photos.
Post by: The Gonz on July 11, 2017, 13:04:20
Post by: AlanHo on July 11, 2017, 13:04:37
can you spray the paint or do have to do what it says on the tin and dip it?
Post by: CraigB on July 11, 2017, 13:21:58
Interesting - but the reg plates would be illegal in the UK@AlanHo why would they be illegal :undecided:
can you spray the paint or do have to do what it says on the tin and dip it?
Yes it's a spray can jobby and very simple to do too, mask off around the badge or whatever you're painting and after 4 or 5 coats let dry and the centre bits just peel away leaving the new badge :D
Post by: AlanHo on July 11, 2017, 14:44:15
Post by: CraigB on July 11, 2017, 15:02:54
In the UK reg plates have to have a highly reflective background - white at the front and orange at the rear - with black lettering and numerals.You'd be surprised, even the black background is reflective on these :goodjob2: here's the list of our designs http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/plateswa.asp (http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/plateswa.asp)
(http://i.imgur.com/FT363lA.png)
Post by: ABSi30 on July 11, 2017, 15:05:59
Post by: Dazzler on July 12, 2017, 00:23:28
Lucky me will get to check it out in the next few days "in the flesh" :D
Iam going to investigate getting my DAZ001 plates redone in black and red or something if not too expensive. :happydance:
Post by: mickd on July 12, 2017, 00:26:45
Our colour and design options have expanded with its introduction.
Sounds like this plastidip is a handy product :goodjob:
Post by: mickd on July 12, 2017, 00:29:51
Hi Craig, As you know, I like my chrome, but that looks great and with your black wheels and stuff it will look like a "stealth mobile" :goodjob:
Lucky me will get to check it out in the next few days "in the flesh" :D
Iam going to investigate getting my DAZ001 plates redone in black and red or something if not too expensive. :happydance:
Just paint the background red - a person around the corner from us used a red permanent marker, but it's fading and looks tacky now.
Post by: Dazzler on July 12, 2017, 00:56:23
Not sure that would be legal? A local friend suggested I paint them, but not sure I can buy reflective paint in a spray can? I could spray the whole number plate black or platidip it then I have a contact who is a retired signwriter who could do the letters /numbers red neater than I could. :idea:Hi Craig, As you know, I like my chrome, but that looks great and with your black wheels and stuff it will look like a "stealth mobile" :goodjob:
Lucky me will get to check it out in the next few days "in the flesh" :D
Iam going to investigate getting my DAZ001 plates redone in black and red or something if not too expensive. :happydance:
Just paint the background red - a person around the corner from us used a red permanent marker, but it's fading and looks tacky now.
Post by: mickd on July 12, 2017, 00:59:11
Not sure that would be legal? A local friend suggested I paint them, but not sure I can buy reflective paint in a spray can? I could spray the whole number plate black or platidip it then I have a contact who is a retired signwriter who could do the letters /numbers red neater than I could. :idea:Hi Craig, As you know, I like my chrome, but that looks great and with your black wheels and stuff it will look like a "stealth mobile" :goodjob:
Lucky me will get to check it out in the next few days "in the flesh" :D
Iam going to investigate getting my DAZ001 plates redone in black and red or something if not too expensive. :happydance:
Just paint the background red - a person around the corner from us used a red permanent marker, but it's fading and looks tacky now.
Got you thinking outside the square now 👍
Post by: Dazzler on July 12, 2017, 01:13:47
New car dear.. what new car?
Post by: Doggie 1 on July 12, 2017, 06:31:53
Not sure that would be legal? A local friend suggested I paint them, but not sure I can buy reflective paint in a spray can? I could spray the whole number plate black or platidip it then I have a contact who is a retired signwriter who could do the letters /numbers red neater than I could. :idea:Hi Craig, As you know, I like my chrome, but that looks great and with your black wheels and stuff it will look like a "stealth mobile" :goodjob:
Lucky me will get to check it out in the next few days "in the flesh" :D
Iam going to investigate getting my DAZ001 plates redone in black and red or something if not too expensive. :happydance:
Just paint the background red - a person around the corner from us used a red permanent marker, but it's fading and looks tacky now.
I'd check.
Definitely illegal to alter a number plate in WA and I would be very surprised if that is not the case in every Australian state and territory.
Post by: CraigB on July 12, 2017, 07:40:18
@Dazzler If you were going to change plates I'd probably stick with a black white theme so they'll suite your car upgrades in the future :)
Post by: The Gonz on July 12, 2017, 08:23:22
Post by: CraigB on July 12, 2017, 08:48:14
I believe our great federation of unfederated states includes SA, which is quite generous in how you can present your plates, including custom built, hand painted, etc.Not what it say's here :link: sa.gov.au - Number plates (http://www.sa.gov.au/topics/driving-and-transport/vehicles-and-registration/number-plates-and-trade-plates/number-plates)
Displaying number plates
Only number plates issued by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, and made by the approved manufacturer comply with the requirements of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Post by: The Gonz on July 12, 2017, 08:51:38
Well, it's either changed recently or it isn't policed. :lol:
Post by: CraigB on July 12, 2017, 09:18:04
:confused:Likely the police fail to notice or just don't care, SA seem to be quite relaxed on many things...not sure if they still do but they used to allow big Weiand Blowers sticking out of bonnets at one stage too.
Well, it's either changed recently or it isn't policed. :lol:
Post by: Dazzler on July 12, 2017, 09:50:32
Post by: The Gonz on July 12, 2017, 10:11:05
Interestingly I saw a really dodgy handmade plate on the back of a car in Tassie just the other day. I appreciate the feedback guys. I do think if I made them look the same as one of the options on the Tas Plates website I would probably get away with it. If I used plastidip and vinyl lettering I could pleal it off if I got in trouble/ swapped my car...I reckon imitating one of the approved formats will see you through without a problem. Just don't quote me in a court of law. :lol:
Post by: Doggie 1 on July 12, 2017, 10:13:07
Interestingly I saw a really dodgy handmade plate on the back of a car in Tassie just the other day. I appreciate the feedback guys. I do think if I made them look the same as one of the options on the Tas Plates website I would probably get away with it. If I used plastidip and vinyl lettering I could pleal it off if I got in trouble/ swapped my car...I reckon imitating one of the approved formats will see you through without a problem. Just don't quote me in a court of law. :lol:
Screenshot taken. :D
Post by: The Gonz on July 12, 2017, 10:15:22
Screenshot taken. :D:crazy1:
Post by: Doggie 1 on July 12, 2017, 10:16:44
:mrgreen:Screenshot taken. :D:crazy1:
Post by: Dazzler on July 12, 2017, 13:09:17
(http://i.imgur.com/rIi3VcT.png)
Post by: The Gonz on July 12, 2017, 13:21:27
Hopefully this worksIf by that you mean you click on it to see it, yes. Plenty of variety there. You'll be fine doctoring something up. :D
Post by: Dazzler on July 12, 2017, 13:34:09
Yeah, why pay $145, when I can probably do it for $20Hopefully this worksIf by that you mean you click on it to see it, yes. Plenty of variety there. You'll be fine doctoring something up. :D
Post by: CraigB on July 12, 2017, 13:48:39
Yeah, why pay $145, when I can probably do it for $20Be more than that, one can of Plasti dip alone is $30 :)
Have to stop at Autobarn to return an unused can tomorrow Dazz so you can check out the colours and their metalized range which is reflective.
Post by: The Gonz on July 12, 2017, 13:59:27
metalized rage which is reflective....AND aggressive! :P
Post by: Dazzler on July 12, 2017, 14:18:50
@The Gonz
Post by: CraigB on July 12, 2017, 14:56:38
oops :whistler: :Dmetalized rage which is reflective....AND aggressive! :P
Post by: i30joe on July 13, 2017, 22:36:56
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Post by: CraigB on July 14, 2017, 04:56:30
Love the Matt black mine is silver so think i will see what I can change. How many cans did you use?Half a can with five coats, don't paint the whole grill...just the top chrome section.
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Just realised yours is an FD so I wouldn't know how much you have to paint :Dunno:
Post by: i30joe on July 14, 2017, 07:33:01
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