Magnetic race numbers - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Ian c · 09-13-2013, 06:10 AM

Can anyone recommend a company to supply these ?

jaykay · 09-13-2013, 07:14 AM

Rennline.

They can cloud up your paint finish if left on too long....especially after weekend on a rain soaked track

Ian c · 09-13-2013, 07:20 AM

Does a heavy coat of wax first help with that ?

Thanks for the recommendation .

jaykay · 09-13-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian c

Does a heavy coat of wax first help with that ?

Thanks for the recommendation .

I am dealing with black so it's a bit touchy.

You need a very clean surface to put them on
You can wax before and waxing after will decloud. I had my numbers on many days so this may not be a problem. A couple of washing cycles and all was fine.......all this with heavy rain.
Heat up the numbers with a hair drier prior to application.

jb92563 · 09-14-2013, 09:28 PM

Getting ready for the 2 Nov auto-x at Qualcom?

I expect to make those this time.

Have to redo my Tech sheet for the new exhaust, 2nd cat delete.
Sure makes the throttle more responsive.

Ive seen folk have their magnetic numbers fall off, so you need the best quality, strongest magnet type you can find.

Ian c · 09-15-2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jb92563

Getting ready for the 2 Nov auto-x at Qualcom?

I expect to make those this time.

Have to redo my Tech sheet for the new exhaust, 2nd cat delete.
Sure makes the throttle more responsive.

Ive seen folk have their magnetic numbers fall off, so you need the best quality, strongest magnet type you can find.

We have both the November Qualcomm booked ,
And will be doing the weekend school in October .
And Probobly 3 at el toro before the year is out

I ordered new tires on Friday

RandallNeighbour · 09-13-2013, 07:25 AM

A heavy coat of wax sometimes make them fall off the car at speed.

BYprodriver · 09-13-2013, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian c

Can anyone recommend a company to supply these ?

Try TCsgarage.com in SoCA. PCA member & former owner of Pelican Parts.

760-295-3330

Ian c · 09-13-2013, 08:54 AM

Thanks
Ill give them a call later

Marty S · 09-13-2013, 10:38 AM

I used e-decal to order my numbers. Took them about four days and all was good

thstone · 09-15-2013, 06:58 AM

Instead of magnetic numbers, I'd suggest using vinyl stick-on/peel-off numbers. Yes, they are one-time use, but they are cheap, won't damage your paint, and won't fall off. They go on in less than a minute and come off just as fast. Any local sign store should be able to create them for you, no reason to use an expensive "racing" online store. Mine cost $1 a sheet. I'd be glad to send you a sheet (with number 254) if you wanted to evaluate them and try installation/removal for yourself.

Ian c · 09-15-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by thstone

Instead of magnetic numbers, I'd suggest using vinyl stick-on/peel-off numbers. Yes, they are one-time use, but they are cheap, won't damage your paint, and won't fall off. They go on in less than a minute and come off just as fast. Any local sign store should be able to create them for you, no reason to use an expensive "racing" online store. Mine cost $1 a sheet. I'd be glad to send you a sheet (with number 254) if you wanted to evaluate them and try installation/removal for yourself.

I was think of getting background squares magnetic , and magnetic numbers .
Hoping having double would stop them falling off ...

But I like your idea better .
There is a sign shop within walking distance .
Ill go see them on Monday !!

If they can't help ill get in touch with the guy who made the boxster side stripes .

Thanks for the tip tom .

Johnny Danger · 09-15-2013, 09:54 AM

Something like this would go perfect with your wheels !

Ian c · 09-15-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

Something like this would go perfect with your wheels !

Yeah she wants pink numbers
But her pca number is 13

Johnny Danger · 09-15-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian c

Yeah she wants pink numbers
But her pca number is 13

It was merely an example.

cmacduff · 10-25-2013, 08:23 AM

My magnetic numbers work great. They never blow off and my car has wax on it all the time. I got them from Magna Grafik. Magnagrafik.com. Dan does a good job and gets them out to you pretty quickly. He has ideas on his web site but will make you anything you want. I like the magnetic ones because they come on and off quickly. I also have a hood stripe that they made that looks pretty cool.