QUEST MASTERS DATA PLATE RESTORATIONS
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| Aluminum engine rebuild plate from 1942 Ford GPW. The above left photo is the plate while is was still riveted to the side of the engine. The below left photo is after restoration. |
| Aluminum aircraft serial number plate from PT-26A aircraft. The left photo is the plate while is was still screwed to the aircraft. The right photo is after restoration. |
| Brass "CAUTION" plate from 1943 Willys MB. The above left photo is the plate prior to restoration. The above right photo is after restoration. |
| Brass "SHIFT" plate from 1943 Willys MB. The above left photo is the plate prior to restoration. The above right photo is after restoration. |
| Restored aluminum rebuild plate, left photo. Restored zinc rebuild plate for WC-51, right photo. |
| Restored aluminum plate from PT-26 aircraft, left photo. Another un-restored aluminum plate from PT-26 aircraft, center photo, and after restoration, right photo. |
| Un-restored brass "CAUTION" plate from a 1942 Ford GPW, left photo. This plate has very heavy damage, pitting and heavy scrapes from a wire wheel that was used at some point. Restored brass "CAUTION" plate, right photo. |
| Un-restored brass "TRANSMISSION" plate from a 1942 Ford GPW, left photo. This plate has very heavy damage, pitting and heavy scrapes from a wire wheel that was used at some point. Restored brass "TRANSMISSION" plate, right photo. |
| There is no substitute for original data plates. Most original plates are faded, tarnished and usually in bad shape. After a vehicle restoration, most enthusiasts opt to replace original plates with reproductions. Why? Yes, most modern reproduction plates are of a high quality and are a very close match, but there is no substitute for an original data plate. Quest Masters now offering data plate restoration services for brass and aluminum plates. This process includes stripping of the original paint, cleaning the plate and then painting. Zinc and steel plates are usually difficult to restore due to heavy pitting, which cannot be filled. Zinc and steel plate restoration will be handled on a case by case basis. Restoration results are relative to the original plate condition. Dents, damage, scratches and pitting cannot be removed. We strive to restore each plate as close to the original manufactured condition. For plate restoration requests, please email us at questmasters@hotmail.com |