Nameplate Resto question
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Beosystem10
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Find a Letraset sheet whose font matches and use that. You'll need to key the surface of the aluminium substrate first, or the transfers won't stay, and ideally give it a quick scoosh with clearcoat afterwards, for protection but Letraset's what I always use and it works. (It's also dry, so no need for the saucer of water that other lettering products tend to need for releasing the characters).
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Some here have used 800 grit sandpaper without damaging the ink. I'm not sure that would help a scratch so deep though.
Nameplate places do small runs all the time, it may not cost that much for a simple rectangle like you have with no cutouts, notches or bends. Could be worth checking into if you can get a sharp reproduction of the graphics, with a scanner or camera. Would be much better than some sticker.
Nameplate places do small runs all the time, it may not cost that much for a simple rectangle like you have with no cutouts, notches or bends. Could be worth checking into if you can get a sharp reproduction of the graphics, with a scanner or camera. Would be much better than some sticker.
Thanks Guys ! I didn't even think of the dry transfers ! I'm creating a vector graphic now in Photoshop/Illustrator so I can get quotes for both custom dry transfers and vinyl lettering. If the cost is on point I would prefer the dry transfer ( with clear over metal , then apply transfers , and final coats of clear ). I do believe there is a clear coat over the original print but I would still be cautious using anything too abrasive to clean it with . Unlike mine that has some pretty deep scratches in it forcing me to go right down to the raw aluminum .
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Measure an e and an r and then order a Letraset of that size in Quicksand Bold. As long as the surface isn't too fine and they're applied correctly, these things are at least as durable as an original that's now starting to come away. 
Got second dry transfer quote , also @ $120.00 . So I contacted a buddy that does custom water slide decals and am having 2 sets sent for $15.00 . I will cut them big enough so the carrier paper can be folded over the sides hiding the "halo" that the carrier paper creates . With a couple coats of clear coat they will be well protected . Quicksilver font is not the same as used in the original .
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Correct, but Quicksand is!Palmer said:
Source: Letraset face matching charts, 1992 edition (fiche).
. The samples I have found so far show the "r" as different . Gonna see how this wet transfer works , fingers crossed and make changes if needed .
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