Finally got a trailer

djalohr · Post by **djalohr** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:37 pm

the data plates are almost impossible to read, i can see M100 model and that is about it. what is the best way to clean off the data plates without messing them up?

wilfreeman · Post by **wilfreeman** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:12 pm

Nice looking trailer! You can try fingernail polish remover. Don't leave it on for long to start until you see how well it is going to work (if it does). If you need it to start on a while, you can soak a paper towel with remover. You are just looking to soften the old paint so that you can scrape it off with a plastic scraper or something similar. If polish remover doesn't work, graduate up to thinner or mineral spirits. I would stay away from paint remover on plates, and don't use sand paper or wire brushes.

Post by **wesk** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 11:44 pm

DOT 3 brake fluid is the old reliable paint lifter for gentle metals.

djalohr · Post by **djalohr** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 11:00 am

im trying both nail polish remover and brake fluid. the date area is legible and it says 5 51.

Xamon · Post by **Xamon** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:21 pm

I notice the chalk on the side, this a Canadian one?

djalohr · Post by **djalohr** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 12:29 pm

ive only got the plates cleaned off a bit, how could i tell if it was Canadian?

Xamon · Post by **Xamon** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:14 pm

not sure, it's the bit that says CAR# that makes me ask.
this link, assuming it works might help.

www.willysmjeeps.com%2Fv2%2Fmodules.php%3Fname%3DForums%26file%3Dviewtopic%26t%3D1998&ei=n7avUbv4E5PMywHTg4G4Cg&usg=AFQjCNEq_6sLbpWEx4NO-H04gGuNZKRI2w&bvm=bv.47380653,d.aWc

Xamon · Post by **Xamon** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:16 pm

okay the link didn't work and it won't let me edit. This one should work.
http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... pic&t=1998

djalohr · Post by **djalohr** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 6:57 pm

my plates dont look like the one in that thread. i contacted the guy i got it from, he said that the numbers are just from the estate sale he got it from. it was with a m38a1.

Xamon · Post by **Xamon** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 7:40 am

I wondered if it was something like that. Doesn't hurt to check though.

It is a very nice trailer, looks very complete.

djalohr · Post by **djalohr** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 7:48 am

Thanks, the brake still works properly which i found interesting.