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Offline K9

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Magnetic Number Plate
« on: September 04, 2015, 10:34:08 am »
Hey guys. Ordered new reg. plates without the holes so thought i do give the magnets a go. so ordered 20 rare earth magnets 50N.

how would you recommend doing this?
readed this http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12447.0
but how do he attatch the alu insert to the reg. plate? can it be done without the alu insert? glue the magnets to the alu reg. plates back?

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Re: Magnetic Number Plate
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2015, 06:19:19 pm »
I used this guide when I did the same thing. The only problem is the magnets corrode until there is nothing left. When it rains the felt gets wet and stops wet for quite a while which holds moisture against them.

I ended up trying the double sided suckers but ultimately went back to using the number plate plinth and sticky strips.

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Re: Magnetic Number Plate
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2015, 02:07:30 am »
Bought 2 types of epox glue. one 4min and other 5min. no idea wich one to use  :surprised: one says plastic welding and other Epoxy kit