Dr L-88

Anybody have experience with restoring license plates, either yourself or recommendations?
Thanks,
Rex

MarvBarrish

I used drtag.com. Very happy

ohiovet

Restoring a old plate is a pretty simple job.
I usually lightly bead blast to remove paint and dirt.
Be sure to blast gently as to keep from warping the plate.
Body work it if it has dents , dings or rust.
Prime and sand to your satisfaction.
I like to paint with base clear, first applying the color, then lettering using "One Shot" sign paint.
Then clear coat and your done.
My wife the artist does the lettering.

Usually a good sign shop or graphics guy can do the job.

Gary's '66

I recently used Larry Hoeft. Nice work and reasonable. I tried painting them myself (3 times) and gave up. PM me if you'd like his contact info.
Gary

cor66vette

Whatever you decide, a pro or you doing the restoration, first get the DMV to authenticate or otherwise accept the plate as is before any work is done to it. Altered, and or touched-up plates are usually disallowed.

Mike Smith

This couple did an amazing job on a plate that the USPS ran through some of their machinery: http://www.mojoartworks.com/

Rokndad

+1. Have used Mojo three times with the same great outcome. But only after California DMV authenticated both plates first. Good turnaround for one of least expensive vendors. They don't mind giving you status on your project over the phone. I found that just leave them alone and they pretty much keep their schedule. Great company.

VetteRed1965

Paint stripper, paint background then use a sponge brush for letters and numbers