Hi Phil I did read it BUT still wanted to know what you did as the problem I have had is the plates with very small letters as the one above (first picture) so I was looking to see if there was another way
Ian
ONE OF THE FACE BOOK POSTs
Phil , I've experimented (with varying degrees of success) and done a couple plates from Model T Coil Boxes and Master Vibrators, but found that the plate had to be completely flat (ie no bends or dents). Cleaned them up with very fine Steel Wool, before cleaning down with acetone / wax and grease remover. I then painted with a coat of gloss black enamel. Let it dry completely, then used very fine Wet & Dry paper and a solid block of wood keeping it completely flat across the surface of the plate. I then gently rubbed back till the brass letters showed through. I haven't clear coated them, but maybe I should have as well. If I get a chance I'll put up a pic of one I've done. Would love to see and hear how others have done this as well. Good luck - hope it works for you.
The other posts are to with cleaning the plate before doing anything