Number plate

Number plate

This topic has 11 replies, 10 voices, and was last updated 12 January 2017 at 17:52 by Neil Wyatt.

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12 January 2017 at 09:31 #24998
VC
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12 January 2017 at 09:31 #277259
VC
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@vc44480
Hi all.

Just a quick one

What are motorcycle number plates made of ?

Find them very easy to work with eg bend drill cut..

But a real bugger to get the reflective bit off

so would like to buy some before it becomes a number plate

Thanks
12 January 2017 at 10:15 #277264
David Standing 1
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Some are acrylic, some are ABS.

Edited By David Standing 1 on 12/01/2017 10:18:05
12 January 2017 at 10:20 #277265
Gordon W
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I've had the following – cardboard, plywood, aluminium, steel flat, steel pressed, cast alloy, plastic of varying types.
12 January 2017 at 10:54 #277271
Ian P
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What properties are you seeking that motorcycle number plates have?

If its some type of plastic its probably/certainly available in sheet form from lots of stockist.

Ian P
12 January 2017 at 11:06 #277275
Emgee
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VC, have you tried a hot air gun to aid removal of the reflective layer ?

Emgee
12 January 2017 at 11:09 #277278
Chris Evans 6
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Have a look at direct plastics web site. You may see what you are looking for.
12 January 2017 at 16:53 #277342
VC
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@vc44480
Thanks for the reply's

Bit like looking up a word in a dictionary that you cant spell.

The plastic I'm looking for is not the stuff that you can buy in the DIY stores as this just cracks.

So still in the dark.

Thanks to all

.
12 January 2017 at 17:06 #277343
Michael Gilligan
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VC

It might be worth contacting **LINK**

http://www.autoxtra.net/components.html

They offer two plastic versions:
1. Acrylic and
2. something better !!
I presume you want type 2

MichaelG.
12 January 2017 at 17:13 #277344
david homer
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Look for Makralon polycarbonate sheet, it was machine guards are made of, impact resistant and does not crack like acrylic.

David
12 January 2017 at 17:18 #277346
Nigel Bennett
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If you use polycarbonate, DO NOT use Loctite on any screws that you use to secure it. It attacks the polycarbonate.
12 January 2017 at 17:52 #277355
Neil Wyatt
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Posted by Nigel Bennett on 12/01/2017 17:18:17:

If you use polycarbonate, DO NOT use Loctite on any screws that you use to secure it. It attacks the polycarbonate.

It wicks into any cracks and can cause splits. Other solvents can do this as well.

Polycarbonate is available at B&Q but only as large sheets of thin 2mm material.

Available in allsorts of sizes online.

Neil
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