Bnr32 Vin Plate Damaged From Degreaser?

[Equinox]

Hi All.

I'm looking at a BNR32 and the VIN/build plate has been removed by the importer. He reinstalled it but lost one of the little rivet-like things and has ordered a new one from Nissan.

He says he removed it because when he degreases the engine bays the degreaser strips the blue paint/coating from the VIN plate.

Does anyone see any truth in this?

[Ben C34]

Wow. That sounds suss.

[colourclassic]

VIN plates are usually anodized, not painted. Degreaser won't do anything to it. I use it all the time on painted/anodized surfaces.

[RBN1]

My one was damaged due to degreaser.

[Sinista32]

I painted my engine bay and removed the plates.

When it came time I used metal rivets instead of the plastic ones - so hope don't get in strife or loose a sale if I ever sell.

I have seen the blue flake a little off the plate so I'll double check mine in the morning.

I wouldn't expect degreaser would remove it but something like carby cleaner and a rub now that I can see causing damage to the plate.

[RBN1]

I think some heavy duty degreaser with some kind of hot wash was used on mine that resulted in the blue from the bottom of my factory VIN number being damaged. I've seen this once in a while in engine bay shots when ppl sell cars.

[Sinista32]

I'd like to get it replated i.e looking new

hmm will look into it

yeah I know over the top but it's got me thinking

[RBN1]

I'd like to get it replated i.e looking new

hmm will look into it

yeah I know over the top but it's got me thinking

Let us know what you find! Tis annoying me too.

[Anfanee]

Degreaser does strip paint. I'm always very careful where i use it.

[mmmE85]

A lot of cheaper degreasers have mild caustic in them. Caustic is what you use to strip anodise off aluminium. Be very careful using truck and some degreasers as they can damage aluminum.

[iruvyouskyrine]

Yep same story with my plate. No idea if degreaser was used (probably was at some point you would asume) but the blue paint (?) on the VIN plate has started to peel off.

[GeeDog]

Have an R33 GTST S2 - same issue - most of the blue has gone off the VIN plate. No idea why - it was like that when we bought it.

[Ben C34]

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Thanks.

Thanks for the spam advice.

[luke gtr]

First you have to explore this products on some online store. you will find huge varieties of this products. This will help you to take decision to buy new product.

Thanks.

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[GTR-N1]

Sam formerly at Xtreme motorsports said he'd have no trouble anodising his build plate gold to match his engine covers.

Then he was going to sell his 'Nur'.