Finally got a trailer

djalohr · Member Joined: Jul 06, 2011 Posts: 100 Location: MD/NJ

the data plates are almost impossible to read, i can see M100 model and that is about it. what is the best way to clean off the data plates without messing them up?

wilfreeman · Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:12 pm Post subject:

Nice looking trailer! You can try fingernail polish remover. Don't leave it on for long to start until you see how well it is going to work (if it does). If you need it to start on a while, you can soak a paper towel with remover. You are just looking to soften the old paint so that you can scrape it off with a plastic scraper or something similar. If polish remover doesn't work, graduate up to thinner or mineral spirits. I would stay away from paint remover on plates, and don't use sand paper or wire brushes.
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wesk · Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 11:44 pm Post subject:

DOT 3 brake fluid is the old reliable paint lifter for gentle metals.
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djalohr · Member Joined: Jul 06, 2011 Posts: 100 Location: MD/NJ

im trying both nail polish remover and brake fluid. the date area is legible and it says 5 51.

Xamon · Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:21 pm Post subject:

I notice the chalk on the side, this a Canadian one?
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djalohr · Member Joined: Jul 06, 2011 Posts: 100 Location: MD/NJ

ive only got the plates cleaned off a bit, how could i tell if it was Canadian?

Xamon · Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:14 pm Post subject:

not sure, it's the bit that says CAR# that makes me ask.
this link, assuming it works might help.

www.willysmjeeps.com%2Fv2%2Fmodules.php%3Fname%3DForums%26file%3Dviewtopic%26t%3D1998&ei=n7avUbv4E5PMywHTg4G4Cg&usg=AFQjCNEq_6sLbpWEx4NO-H04gGuNZKRI2w&bvm=bv.47380653,d.aWc
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Xamon · Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:16 pm Post subject:

okay the link didn't work and it won't let me edit. This one should work.
http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=1998
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djalohr · Member Joined: Jul 06, 2011 Posts: 100 Location: MD/NJ

my plates dont look like the one in that thread. i contacted the guy i got it from, he said that the numbers are just from the estate sale he got it from. it was with a m38a1.

Xamon · Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2013 7:40 am Post subject:

I wondered if it was something like that. Doesn't hurt to check though. Smile

It is a very nice trailer, looks very complete.
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djalohr · Member Joined: Jul 06, 2011 Posts: 100 Location: MD/NJ

Thanks, the brake still works properly which i found interesting.


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