SERVICES
Rat Rod Restorations
License Plate Restoration
Restored 1962 NC Truck
I offer several options for restoring license plates from basic cleaning using compounds and polishes to media blasting and repainting. Depending on the initial condition of your plate, there are options for the final product. Those options include cleaning to the original paint, full restoration to close to original, or my signature "Rat Rod" look where the plate is left with imperfections and distressed to match vehicles with faded paint to capture the "well worn" patina. I prefer to restore plates with little or no rust through as to urge customers to keep a plate as original as possible. One thing I will not do is alter a plate by changing the number. Other restorers offer this, but please keep in mind that once done, the plate then has no value.
Prices include USPS Priority Mail return shipping.
Basic cleaning using rubbing/polishing compound and Duragloss cleaner/polish- $20
Rat Rod Restoration- Restoration that is a basic media blasting, closing of nail holes and minor rust through, priming, painting and lettering. Pitted areas from rust area are left untouched. Perfect for that "shop" truck or vehicle under construction! - $30
Total Restoration- Prices on total restoration vary starting at $30. In most cases, we are talking about media blasting, filling all holes and imperfections, priming, painting the overall plate and lettering.
NC sticker replacement- If you have a 1997-2008 North Carolina license plate with a damaged or missing year smart sticker, I can replace your sticker with one having the plate number in the serial box. I can also replace older 1977 - 1996 stickers as well. Not sure of the year? My records can tell! Price includes natural sticker- only $20.
To see my license plate gallery of restorations, please click on the button below.
Prices include USPS Priority Mail return shipping.
Basic cleaning using rubbing/polishing compound and Duragloss cleaner/polish- $20
Rat Rod Restoration- Restoration that is a basic media blasting, closing of nail holes and minor rust through, priming, painting and lettering. Pitted areas from rust area are left untouched. Perfect for that "shop" truck or vehicle under construction! - $30
Total Restoration- Prices on total restoration vary starting at $30. In most cases, we are talking about media blasting, filling all holes and imperfections, priming, painting the overall plate and lettering.
NC sticker replacement- If you have a 1997-2008 North Carolina license plate with a damaged or missing year smart sticker, I can replace your sticker with one having the plate number in the serial box. I can also replace older 1977 - 1996 stickers as well. Not sure of the year? My records can tell! Price includes natural sticker- only $20.
To see my license plate gallery of restorations, please click on the button below.
Restored 1949 NC Passenger
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Cleaned 1967 NC Passenger
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"Rat Rod" 1971 NC Passenger
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Model Car Restoration and Building
Pricing varies depending on the model and the work required to restore or build. Kits start at $25 and can be purchased in the web store. If you are looking for a specific make and model, I will search to see if it can be found. To see more on my models including current offerings and previous builds and restorations, click on the button below.
Other Restoration Services
One thing I believe is that once an item is blasted and/or repainted, it has lost it's originality and because of this, I recommend keeping items original by cleaning first and blasting/repainting only if it enhances the value of an item. As an example, it makes no sense to blast and repaint a license plate with only minor bolt hole marks when those same marks are going to be made when you bolt it onto your car.
At the moment, I offer the services of restoring small parts and license plates. Small parts are basically considered as ideally no larger than a valve cover or exhaust manifold. Accessory brackets, pulleys, valve covers and license plates are easy to work with and while others have extended periods of waiting on your part to be returned, I can offer quick turn around which in turn saves you money and down time of your vehicle. Below are services and prices offered.
Media Blasting- $25 per hour with one hour minimum charge plus supplies.
Full restoration of painted items such as valve covers, oil pans, etc. start at $50. Please contact me with items and description of restoration needed for your items so I can give you a more accurate appraisal for work performed. All appraisals are good for 90 days.
At the moment, I offer the services of restoring small parts and license plates. Small parts are basically considered as ideally no larger than a valve cover or exhaust manifold. Accessory brackets, pulleys, valve covers and license plates are easy to work with and while others have extended periods of waiting on your part to be returned, I can offer quick turn around which in turn saves you money and down time of your vehicle. Below are services and prices offered.
Media Blasting- $25 per hour with one hour minimum charge plus supplies.
Full restoration of painted items such as valve covers, oil pans, etc. start at $50. Please contact me with items and description of restoration needed for your items so I can give you a more accurate appraisal for work performed. All appraisals are good for 90 days.
