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DougVieyra · 05-16-2016, 12:00 AM

The original BLACK California license plate that came with my Model A when I took over ownership back in 1965 or so, is finally becoming difficult to read, as the letters/numbers are all turning (like the black plate itself) an indiscernible brownish color (rust).

I have no wish to 'restore' the plate to its 'new-like' original condition, but I would like to repaint the letters/numbers again, so as to escape being 'pulled over' by the CHP/police, for a non-readable license plate.

Are there any California 'Black Plate' owners who have painted their numbers/letters the yellow-orange color? If so, what do you recommend as the paint / color that would best to the job?

05-16-2016, 12:00 AM	#1
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Calif. BLACK license plate - yellow/orange color? The original BLACK California license plate that came with my Model A when I took over ownership back in 1965 or so, is finally becoming difficult to read, as the letters/numbers are all turning (like the black plate itself) an indiscernible brownish color (rust). I have no wish to 'restore' the plate to its 'new-like' original condition, but I would like to repaint the letters/numbers again, so as to escape being 'pulled over' by the CHP/police, for a non-readable license plate. Are there any California 'Black Plate' owners who have painted their numbers/letters the yellow-orange color? If so, what do you recommend as the paint / color that would best to the job?