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Old 02-07-2018, 08:02 AM
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Default Temporary 12'' N numbers (ADIZ crossing)

So, I'm going to fly my -7 through the ADIZ and need bigger N-numbers. Do you guys have any recommendations for temporary 12'' lettering? Just use tape? Is there an easily removable vinyl option? Thanks!
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Old 02-07-2018, 08:35 AM
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My preference is to buy the 12 inch numbers from Sporty's and bring a roll of tape along just in case. My just arrived for our Spring trip to Bahamas.
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Old 02-07-2018, 08:36 AM
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Default TEMP N Number

If you check you will find the FAA recommends 2" wide Electrical Tape. Has to contrast with paint.

I used 3/4" wide black electrical tape in three overlapping strips. Used two rolls of the 3m brand.

Came off easy and didn't leave very much sticky residue.

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Old 02-07-2018, 08:39 AM
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I had ours printed in a matching color to our paint. Clean the area and apply soapy water under the decal and peel it off and remove air bubbles with a squeegee.

Ours have endured three years of trips to the Bahamas at over 200 MPH.

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Old 02-07-2018, 08:53 AM
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I used the green painter's tape. It looked like ****, but you only need to use it re-entering the US, so you put it on before you take off and remove it as soon as you clear customs.
It seems foolish to invest any more than $8 for letters that will be on your plane for 1-2 hours. The Sporty's numbers are $35.
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Old 02-07-2018, 12:43 PM
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Perfect. Thank you gents.
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Old 02-07-2018, 01:57 PM
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My preference is to buy the 12 inch numbers from Sporty's and bring a roll of tape along just in case. My just arrived for our Spring trip to Bahamas.
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Sporty's had the lowest price ($35) for a set that I could find.

They can be removed with a hair dryer when the time comes you want to remove them.
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Old 02-07-2018, 02:06 PM
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I used the Sporty's numbers and a roll of blue vinyl to cover up the star and bars underneath. It made peeling off easy too:

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Old 02-08-2018, 07:28 AM
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Default Oracal Vinyl

Using Oracal 631 vinyl works great for temporary changes. About $10 for 5 yards and you have about 25 choices of color.

You can freehand cut or if you know someone with an automated cutter it may cost another $10 or just some beer.

I haven't done it on a plane, but just had to put some temporary lettering on three boats down here in FL. Hit it with some heat and it comes off nicely. The boats were black in the FL sun and that was not enough heat to loosen the grip. One of the boats has had the lettering on for about 18 months now with no issues.
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I used the Sporty's numbers and a roll of blue vinyl to cover up the star and bars underneath. It made peeling off easy too:
Just curious Mark, why did you cover the stars and bars?
Reason I ask is we?re planning a trip to the Bahamas and I?ll have to use temporary N numbers but had not thought about covering any faux military markings.
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