Instead of a simple disposable number plate made out of cardboard sealed in clear tape.....I'll be making a more lasting suitable # plate. I thought I might ask what others have made there plates from?

.. I have some scrap 3/16 white poster board I can cut a 7 x 10 piece out of...but its foam sandwich and can snap/break if knocked about. Maybe something better if I can find a solid plastic sheet somewhere? Have to catch my eye on some repurposable trash item or look thru home Depot...?

Anybody bling out theres? Pics?

I know rich Has armbands available if folks don't want to make their own.
But you can just get an arm tatoo of your NAPKA # and go sleeveless!

I get this stuff at the local DIY center for 20 something a sheet. Comes in 2 thickness. I use it for fenders also.

Parkland Plastics
Plas-tex® PolyWall Waterproof Panel

Embossed matte textured surface on 1 side and smooth on the other. PolyWall panel is USDA compliant/CFIA approved. 100% waterproof and fiberglass-free. Can be scored with a utility knife and snapped. Color goes all the way through, scratches don´t show. Does not support mold, mildew, or bacteria growth, chemically inert and made of 100% recycled resins. Nonabsortent, no swelling, rotting, or water discoloration. No irritating, harmful fiberglass dust. Not affected by acids, harsh chemical solvents, or petroleum products.

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ATB,
Sam

That's almost picking on us rednecks that are using old shingles with duck tape numbers.

Well here it is boys and girls...I really wanted it to be a surprise but since people were asking.....I don't have time now, but if you want some plates for the fall bash we can talk while I am down there. These are hand painted with car enamels and believe me they took some time. If I figured it out by the hour I probably made at least 00.12 an hour...haha. Hopefully between materials and the fun of doing this I can fund a WBB trip.

My new buggy with bigfoots, kinked downtube and Van's new seat....LOOK OUT! I'm going to be cursing at the Canadians this year..:D

Can't wait to see everyone!

Thanks Sam..as always...wish we could meet and hang with you.

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Bruce very nice. Brian I got some stuff at home depot, like cardboard but pvc, cuts with a utility knife. Spray paint and stencils and zip tie it on. I will have extra and will bring it with me if anyone needs it.

But do you have a matching pic on other side? Otherwise we'll only regonize you at a distance from one side..:puzzled:


This encourages me to pimp my ride....


Who else wants to show n tell...anyone...anyone.. Bueller...?




Bling it up!

This is a substrate used in the sign industry...about 100.00 for a 4x8 sheet. These are basically a prototype as I want to see how they hold up to the sand, dents, dings, etc... If they still look good after the 4 days and aren't all scratched up, then I will proceed with more.

Helpful hints for those of you wanting to make your own. Usually vinyl letters and paint will not stick to plastic (UHMW) surfaces.. especially textured. If you do use spray paint buy the good stuff ...Krylon fusion (made for plastics)...This will help with adhesion...You can even prime the entire surface first with a product made for plastic...Use a green scotch brite pad and skuff it up first...wipe it clean...prime...let dry...then spray paint color for panel. Put the numbers on last.

..so is it both sides?

Yes both sides are done and in mirror image. Remember numbers will read opposite on the other side of the panel so artwork can affect this. If you shape a panel make sure you letter the right side. You can put drawings on a piece of glass (table top)and trace them so the other side can be done the right way.

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Originally posted by skimtwashington ..so is it both sides?

That's freakin awesome...!!!

Wow.....That looks great!

IndigoWolf turned me on to a product last fall ... think its the same stuff Jeff is talking about ... google SINTRA ... its a PVC plastic sign board that works great for buggy plates ... I believe Sam suggested 13mm thickness ...... usually suppliers only sell 4'x8' or 4'x4', but I found some scraps at a sign maker that he gave me for cheap.

here is a thread to read on it
http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=21960

Yes Sintra is a sign making substrate that is very durable and is much like BigKid describes...Sign shops will have this in many colors and should with no problem be able to sell you off a piece...The material that I used is basically a piece of that material sandwiched between two pieces of aluminum...This makes it bendable without wrinkles in the metal. I also allows me to paint it on a completely smooth (car like) finish...However I do think mine will take a beating a bit more then using just the sintra and vinyl...we will see...
If anyone needs help or has any questions I would be more then happy to give you some tips and tricks. Just finished up another set last night....WBB coming soon....

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Originally posted by Bigbear97e IndigoWolf turned me on to a product last fall ... think its the same stuff Jeff is talking about ... google SINTRA ... its a PVC plastic sign board that works great for buggy plates ... I believe Sam suggested 13mm thickness ...... usually suppliers only sell 4'x8' or 4'x4', but I found some scraps at a sign maker that he gave me for cheap. here is a thread to read on it http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=21960

I used a sheet plastic from http://www.interstateplastics.com/ and Trimble SketchUp to design the graphics and a sign shop printed the graphics on vinyl and applyed it to the plates.