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FRSstyle

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So I just got new plates for my new car.

I'm going to protect my front bumper anyway, so I might as well protect my plates.

Would it be safe to apply carpro cquartz dlux on the plates? Should I wait a couple of months because the plates are new and they might have put on some reflective paint on the plate.
 
May I ask what kind of license plates you have, I put some chemical guys jetseal 109 on mines, and look's great
 
You cannot use dlux on metal only on plastic therefore apply a good sealant to it and it should be good to go
 
I have never thought about waxing my plates... why make the government look good lmao!
 
CowboyTruckn said:
I have never thought about waxing my plates... why make the government look good lmao!
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Well you have a point but since the government have to hanging on my bumper might as well look a little decent and not all rusty
 
FRSstyle said:
So I just got new plates for my new car.

I'm going to protect my front bumper anyway, so I might as well protect my plates.

Would it be safe to apply carpro cquartz dlux on the plates? Should I wait a couple of months because the plates are new and they might have put on some reflective paint on the plate.
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Reflective Paint on the Plates? I gather such is to evade the Nazi red light cams? Can't blame you for that one.

I would say yeah, DLX would work on the plates, no problem.
 
MarkD51 said:
Reflective Paint on the Plates? I gather such is to evade the Nazi red light cams? Can't blame you for that one.

I would say yeah, DLX would work on the plates, no problem.
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I think that he meant plates are painted with reflective paint so that they can be seen easily at night. I cannot disagree with your sentiment about the speeding cameras. :). I was also curious that someone indicated that you could not use DLux on metal. I just purchased some DLux and thought that it could be used on plastic trim and wheels. It would seem that I need to do a bit more research before I use the DLux.
 
I forgot to add, I always wax my plates and have never had a problem.
 
Each year when I put new tabs on, I just use a 'cleaner wax'. If nothing else, bugs won't stick to 'em.

One thing I also do is to take the plates off when I put the new tabs. That way, I can get last years edition off before slapping on the new one. Just don't like that pile of tabs one on top of each other...looks kinda junky to me.

Bill

Bill
 
BillE said:
One thing I also do is to take the plates off when I put the new tabs. That way, I can get last years edition off before slapping on the new one. Just don't like that pile of tabs one on top of each other...looks kinda junky to me.

Bill
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HA, I do the same for the same reason. 1 plate, 1 tag.

Dave
 
I have the worst time trying to get the last tag off... Any tips?
 
so dlux is fine on metal right?

the license number/letters is epic. i don't want to change it out. basically it combines epic with my favorite numbers.
 
DetailKitty said:
I have the worst time trying to get the last tag off... Any tips?
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I use an Xacto blade that looks like a small chisel. Just be sure it is SHARP! Also be careful as to not dig in to the plate itself (or yourself for that matter).

Bill
 
I have successfully used a plastic razor blade. In fact, I have found many uses for them.
 
That is the same thing I said when I first heard of them. They look just like the single edged blades that you use in a box cutter, only they are made of plastic. I recall seeing them on autogeek but when I looked to get the link, I could not find them. While the blades are sharp, you use them for scraping, not cutting. They are much safer with the underlying material than a metal razor blade.
 
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