1966-67 HCS 66 Fender VIN

[66hcs-conv]

Hi All,

The VIN on the left front fender of our '66 has been painted over, and is almost not readable. I would like to make it more visible.

I can mask it off, and use paint stripper, but I am afraid the stripper will creep under the masking tape, and make a mess.

I would appreciate your thoughts on how to get the VIN more readable.

Thanks, Dave

 

[stangfan]

Maybe some white chalk over it?

 

[Ruppstang]

Sand or grind off the paint, then use the stripper only on the letters to clean out the paint. Then lightly repaint.

 

[timmerzfl]

Do you know anyone with access to dry ice blasting?

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