Who here waxes/seals their license plates?

[LEDetailing]

I got new registration tabs for my 11 month old WI plates. I removed the old tab and cleaned off the residue. Then I got to thinking I should really keeps these plates as nice as possible. Wisconsin still has embossed/stamped plate numbers. Over time the paint eventually fails and separates from the cheap metal plates. I believe WI still manufacturers our plates through the prison system.

I proceeded to wash the plates with dish soap, clayed (front and back), then sealed entire plated with BLackfire Wet Diamond sealant. Plates screws got cleaned and nylon washers placed between plate and screws. I always noticed no matter how careful you tighten plates screws the plate always seems to tear/wrinkle the paint on my plates. The nylon washers prevented this over the last 11 months.

I have always enjoyed the ability to remove parts from cars and clean them off the car. Whether it be license plates, wheels, consoles, seats, carpet, etc. Gives you ultimate access to new areas to detail.

So who here waxes/seals their plates?

[CarolinasFinestDetailing]

I coat mine and coat customers when coating their cars.

[FUNX650]

So who here waxes/seals their plates?
I do.


Bob

[WAXOFF]

I always wax my plate. It's a vanity plate and I want to keep it nice but PA doesn't allow you to put a plastic cover over it or they will pull you over.

[custmsprty]

What? LOL.

[Ebg18t]

Mine are coated.

[AGOatemywallet]

I tried to wet sand the Orange Peel out of my plates.


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[LEDetailing]

I tried to wet sand the Orange Peel out of my plates.


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The "tried" part has me thinking this did not go as planned.

I have always loved the license plate designs of other states. Too bad our Green Bay Packer plates are so hideous or i would have two sets. My all time favorite plate is the bear shaped plates from the Canadian territories. If you haven't seen them before they are cut in the shilloute of a bear. I have never seen one in person.

[garageman402]

I use 303 Protectant on mine. I noticed the reflector paint fading and cracking from 15 years of sun. I usually remove and clean the plate when I apply the new registration sticker, and I have noticed the blue paint on the raised digits rubbing off on the towel.

Using hot water softens the sticker, and makes peeling off the old one easier. After that I put in over the burner on the electric stove to peel it off cleanly.

Admittedly, I don't re-treat as often as I should, but the blue paint doesn't seem to be coming off as much as before. I just did this today, coincidentally.

Bob

[Setec Astronomy]

More like who doesn't, right? I mean this is the 'Geek, after all.

[BrutalNoodle]

If anything, not doing it takes more time. lol

Trying to avoid the plates as you spray your products is difficult. No way you're going to ignore the overspray on the plates...and with that, purposely not cleaning/dry wiping is a sin at that point.

[asianisafish]

I wax my rear one, but I don't rock the front :)

[Joe@NextLevelDetail]

I never waxed a license plate lol, I however do clean them, cause if dirty they will make my job look bad.

[BillE]

I do also.

Every year when I remove the old tab and put on the new...just use an AIO.

Bill

[AGOatemywallet]

The "tried" part has me thinking this did not go as planned.

The plate is cleared before the numbers are stamped into it and then only the numbers are painted with single-stage

The paint on the numbers is very thin.

I suppose you could try to clear the plate and go from there, but you would still have visible OP under that clear.