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Old 12-24-2024, 11:12 AM   #1
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Default License plate restoration suggestions?

Guys, might you have a current experience with a license plate restoration service provider?
I'm interested in quality and actually getting them done in a reasonable time.
I am not interested in doing them myself.

Thanks in advance.
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Old 12-24-2024, 11:20 AM   #2
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I haven't talked to him in Quite awhile but Gerald Thiele, 10955 Center Dr. Vernon TX 76384 (940) 357-0387 [email protected] used to. IF he is still doing it a report back would be greatly appreciated.


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Old 12-24-2024, 11:23 AM   #3
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Here is a picture he sent me of his work
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Larry Hoeft has done several for me, $125. Come back in less than two weeks looking like brand new.
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Old 12-24-2024, 01:45 PM   #5
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Mobile 517-402-7466
Home 517-371-3225
I believe he is in Michigan.
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Mobile 517-402-7466
Home 517-371-3225
I believe he is in Michigan.
He.(Duane Wells) did a couple for me two years ago but unfortunately he passed away a little over a year ago.He advertised in V8Times.
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Well that’s awful news !…….he did a set of Maine plates for me I thought only a couple years ago too….. I talked to him on the phone while he had my plates…..very pleasant to speak with..condolences to his family…..RIP Duane……..Mark
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Old 12-24-2024, 02:51 PM   #9
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Info from a post on the Hamb. See post #52 for before and after plate restoration by oldpl8s

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...lates.1287962/


https://redirect.viglink.com/?format...ww.OLDPL8S.com
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Old 12-24-2024, 04:48 PM   #10
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Brian Mabry, I’d say is the best in the country doing this. I’m he did 3 pairs for me. They’re flawless. (423) 716-8094. [email protected]
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Old 12-24-2024, 10:48 PM   #11
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Hi, I do license plate restoration. Attached is some of my work. You can also go to my website or social media to see some of my current work I've done for my customers or personal plates.


Check out my work at davesclp.com – I’d love to help with your next project!

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or want to discuss your custom needs.

Cheers,

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Old 12-25-2024, 10:33 AM   #12
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Hi, I do license plate restoration. Attached is some of my work. You can also go to my website or social media to see some of my current work I've done for my customers or personal plates.


Check out my work at davesclp.com – I’d love to help with your next project!

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or want to discuss your custom needs.

Cheers,

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Old 12-25-2024, 01:22 PM   #14
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I haven't talked to him in Quite awhile but Gerald Thiele, 10955 Center Dr. Vernon TX 76384 (940) 357-0387 [email protected] used to. IF he is still doing it a report back would be greatly appreciated.


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Old 12-26-2024, 11:04 AM   #15
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Dave comes to many of the swap meets in California. I've seen his work and he does a great job.
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For a chuckle only .... In NY State one can thru a special process (photos required) use "historic" plates but their plate regulations say you can't paint a license plate. Obviously people ignore that. Also, how do you deal with their requirement to "hand-in" your plates when you stop the insurance to take car off road for storage ? PS they don't have a system to check that you turned the plates in anyway.
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It’s not that hard. I done these myself
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Old 12-27-2024, 07:08 AM   #18
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For a chuckle only .... In NY State one can thru a special process (photos required) use "historic" plates but their plate regulations say you can't paint a license plate. Obviously people ignore that. Also, how do you deal with their requirement to "hand-in" your plates when you stop the insurance to take car off road for storage ? PS they don't have a system to check that you turned the plates in anyway.
Most people paint them after they get approved by NYS motor vehicle. I’ve also been to our local DMV and they have an old desk in the corner of the office to store the plates in. Me I keep insurance on my vehicle all year long even though it’s stored in the garage.
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TJ, the link shows Dave passed away 2015. I think his son took over.
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Old 12-28-2024, 10:24 AM   #20
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Here is another licence plate restorer.
Very pricey but quality is outstanding!
www.restoreatag.com
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