model and serial number tags

[rwilson 128]

How does one go about getting overspray off the tags that are riveted to the dash tower on a c series? I dont want to use laquer thiner or a wire brush on it because I don't want the black to come off. any ideas? Maybe a reproduction sticker?

[Cole 25]

i just took my old tag to my local sign shop and had the make a new tag for me, you will be amazed how easy it is for them to make. they mad one for me and it only took 10 minutes and very cheap.

[wingrider 21]

I've used OOOO steel wool to clean paint off of them, it works great. Good Luck

Wingrider

[sorekiwi 761]

I've used carb-clean on a rag to gently rub away the overspray. Rub too long and the black will start to come off too, just take it slow and pay attention!

[Cole 25]

thats a good one mike ive never thought about carb cleaner, i may just pull of the repro tag and pop the original back on. :handgestures-thumbupright:

[ww2imposter 2]

If you are going to use a repro why not try this 1st.

I have restored several WW2 jeeps and

this is the best way I have found for restoring original zinc/brass data tags with raised/etched lettering;

#1 remove, clean and straighten as needed

#2 place tags on tin foil or an old baking pan

#3 pre heat your kitchen oven at 200 deg.

#4 spray paint the tags completly (black)

#5 place in oven 12/15 minutes max.

#6 with oooo steel wool/green scungy or equivilant rub lightly/carefully and walla you should have a very nicely restored tag