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09-03-2009, 08:30 PM
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Original License Plate Cleaning??
Hello,
I just purchased an original set of unissued 1970 TX plates for my Chevelle. They are in unreal condition except for the yellow tint that is on them. They are suppose to be an off white, but now have a yellowish tint to them. The guy that I bought them from told me to leave them out in the son for several days. That has not worked. I tried cleaning with dishwasher soap also. Does anyone know how to get this off? Thanks for the help!
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1970 Chevelle SS LS5 - 79k original miles, Tripple Black, build sheet 1969 Camaro SS/RS X22 - 548 with 5 spd, Hugger Orange, Houdstooth Interior 
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09-03-2009, 08:48 PM
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Re: Original License Plate Cleaning??
I heard the same thing also and it did not work for me either. I have a few sets of never installed personalized "YENKO" Texas tags from the late 70's that were for YS-070 that are either completely yellowed or partially.
I wish I could help.
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Chris 1966 Yenko Stinger YS-070 1967 Yenko Stinger YS-199 1969 Yenko Stinger YS-320 Southeast of Disorder
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09-03-2009, 09:36 PM
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Re: Original License Plate Cleaning??
Problem is you guys were using the TX sun. Now things may have a different outcome if you use an AZ (Supercharged, solid lifter) sun!
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09-03-2009, 09:38 PM
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Re: Original License Plate Cleaning??
Have you tied a dab o' fine rubbing compound on them?.
 ~ Pete
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#5
09-03-2009, 10:10 PM
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Re: Original License Plate Cleaning??
I have not tried compound or any harsh cleaners yet. But that may be my next step. There has to something out there to take this off.
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1970 Chevelle SS LS5 - 79k original miles, Tripple Black, build sheet 1969 Camaro SS/RS X22 - 548 with 5 spd, Hugger Orange, Houdstooth Interior
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09-03-2009, 10:20 PM
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Re: Original License Plate Cleaning??
I think the yellowing is caused by the aging of the clear on the plates?
Try some mild rubbing compound in a small area...
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Bruce Choose Life-Donate!
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#8
09-04-2009, 12:21 AM
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Re: Original License Plate Cleaning??
Ok, I will try that when I get home. Thanks for the help!
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1970 Chevelle SS LS5 - 79k original miles, Tripple Black, build sheet 1969 Camaro SS/RS X22 - 548 with 5 spd, Hugger Orange, Houdstooth Interior
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#9
09-04-2009, 01:03 AM
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Re: Original License Plate Cleaning??
Hit it with some clay, then some mild polish. If the backside has color, make sure you're not removing paint. Also, any product with excessive silicone is not ideal for lacquer. 3M Hand Glaze should work...
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#10
09-04-2009, 01:42 AM
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Re: Original License Plate Cleaning??
Personally, I would think of the yellowing as 'patina' and leave them alone.
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Bill Pritchard 73 Camaro RS Z28, L82, M20, C60
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