Re: Painting numbers.

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> If you want to be fancy, then get vinyl numbers. I do. Got my last set 
> here:
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> http://www.letters-decals.com/
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> Check the rules for sizes and sets you'll need. 12" is pretty big. 
> Sometimes three sets are needed.
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> Otherwise get some masking tape. The blue 3M stuff releases the best but

> any masking tape will do.
>
> Shoe polish in the liquid applicator is tried-and-true. Eraseable
markers 
> for glass will let you put them on your windows.
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> Get the decals. You won't look like a newbie...in the pits. ;)
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> Mike Morgan wrote:
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>> I'm participating in a PCA-sponsored drivers' education course at the 
>> Talladega racetrack next month.  (Not racing ed, just driving ed.) 
They 
>> say I have to "put" my assigned car number on both doors and the hood,
in 
>> numbers 12 inches high and in a contrasting color.
>>
>> Does anyone have any experience with how to do this without harming the

>> paint?  I suppose white shoepolish would do it, but I worry about
damage 
>> to the finish.
>>
>> Car is a 2001 911 coupe, silver.
>>
>> Mike
>>


Common "Contac Paper" shelf liner works great.  I used it on my 911 many 
times without damage to the paint.  (I'd avoid the floral print style!)

Alan