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Old May 5, 2004 | 12:56 PM
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Magnets for Car

I started to autocross and i am lookin for magnets for the numbers. I do not feel like using the tape ne more its just too annoying

Perferably i would like the LED style magnets if anyone could help that owuld be awesome
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Old May 5, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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The cheapest way is to get magentic sheets and cut them yourself. You can get the sheets at most art/craft stores (Michaels, Pearl, A.C. Moore, etc).
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Old May 5, 2004 | 04:43 PM
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Not sure what LED magnets are ...

Some people buy magnetic heater register covers that you can find at Home Depot or Lowes hardware stores. Create your graphic (letters, numbers, pictures), in a word processor, print it out, trace it on to the magnetic material, and use scissors to cut the magnet material to the traced shape.

For a larger size, I found a shop in town that also sells magnetic vinyl, which comes on a big roll. I just bought 2 ft x 18" for about $7. It's a sign shop if that's any help.
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Old May 6, 2004 | 07:03 AM
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Originally posted by dknv
Not sure what LED magnets are ...
Like this, I think:

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Old May 6, 2004 | 08:16 AM
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yup clyde thats it thanks for posting the picture.

sometimes its also called segmented

if i were to get that magnet strip and make my own numbers how would i paint it. I dont think that black would show up well on titanium
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Old May 6, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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You can get the sheets in a LOT of different colors.

Looks like soloperformance.com sells them pre-cut like you want for 10" and 8" tall numbers. Prices are pretty reasonable IMO. link
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Old May 16, 2004 | 08:33 PM
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Check out Solo Time. They are based in Topeka KS and are great supporters of SCCA Solo 1 and Solo 2. Their prices are reasonable and they offer a wide variety of materials.
http//:www.solotime.com
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Old May 25, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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just ordered the magnet set from solotime. AutoX this sunday cant wait
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Old May 25, 2004 | 09:40 AM
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Suggestion: if you ever get paint work done to your car, ask them to paint a couple magnetic sheets as well. It's much easier to position a single large sheet with mutiple numbers/letters.
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Old May 25, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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Good idea Pur. I usually go to an art supply house. They frequently have magnetic sheet in white. It makes a good base for applying numbers (meatball).

Check out Grassroots Motorsports www.grassrootsmotorsports.com
They sell a self adhesive vinyl number sheet. The cost is $4-5 per. It has the GRM logo and plenty of room to put up to three 8" tall numbers.

I mounted mine to the magnetic sheet, then applied the vinyl self stick numbers. After trimming it to the edge of the placard, it works well with any color car.
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Old May 26, 2004 | 06:58 AM
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Originally posted by PUR NRG
Suggestion: if you ever get paint work done to your car, ask them to paint a couple magnetic sheets as well. It's much easier to position a single large sheet with mutiple numbers/letters.
well thats down the line.. right now we trying to avoid the whole using tape thing
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Old May 31, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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you can also use vinyl paint. available at most kmarts and automotive stores. very durable I have found
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