Re: Hood Registration #s & PAINT REMOVAL QUESTION -- Brian's Military Jeeps of WWII Forum

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Date Posted: 13:58:34 09/09/07 Sun
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Brian French

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Re: Hood Registration #s & PAINT REMOVAL QUESTION
In reply to: Vince Sposato 's message, "PAINT REMOVAL QUESTION" on 13:18:20 09/08/07 Sat

When I go looking for Hood Registration #s, I use a propane torch and a small wire brush (toothbrush size). These items are the best I know of to help in locating the Jeep & Trailer Registration (Hood) numbers because there is usually some grease, rust, dirt, and several layers of old paint to deal with. Hit the area with the torch until the top layer of paint starts to develop paint bubbles. Then scrub with the brush. WARNING: The hot melted paint can flick and land all over you, so wear old clothes and eye protection!! Re-apply the heat and scrub till you remove the civilian paint layers. The Factory OD & white/Drube Drab Numbers are usually very well applied to the paint and with care most if not all of the overcoats will flake or peel off revealing most if not all of the Hood Registration Number.

Brian

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