Car Numbers for Track days

Badmojo · 02-26-2019, 06:29 PM

I would like to get a set of vinyl or magnetic track numbers for my SCCA time trial in May. What do you folks recommend? (I searched, but the results were bad)

Rodan · 02-26-2019, 07:38 PM

https://www.trackdecals.com/

Reasonably priced and great quality.

SpazmXylam · 03-07-2019, 09:41 PM

large roll of magnet sheet and some stencils from amazon. just under $40 all in with enough material to make lots of sets.
They have held on over regular 120MPH straights.

Norm Peterson · 03-08-2019, 07:04 AM

↑↑↑ I'd still run a strip of painter's tape along the leading vertical edge(s).

Alternatively, you could run just the cut-out numbers (and if you're more artistic than I am, use the tape for visual effect).

Norm

Yanbags · 03-08-2019, 09:21 AM

+1 for trackdecals.com. I have a set of magnetic numbers from them and have never had an issue at >140mph.

Badmojo · 03-08-2019, 10:33 AM

Any paint swirling or scratches from the magnetic numbers?

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MatthewAMEL · 03-08-2019, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Badmojo

I would like to get a set of vinyl or magnetic track numbers for my SCCA time trial in May. What do you folks recommend? (I searched, but the results were bad)

https://spinnywhoosh.com/

He uses a stronger than average magnetic backing for track decals.

You can also customize to your hearts content.

MatthewAMEL · 03-08-2019, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Badmojo

Any paint swirling or scratches from the magnetic numbers?

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Wipe the area down with detail spray before you put on.

Stephen12ZL1 · 03-08-2019, 01:46 PM

I put 6" numbers on the quarter windows. www.pegasusautoracing.com

Yanbags · 03-11-2019, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Badmojo

Any paint swirling or scratches from the magnetic numbers?

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I haven't had issues. I do the same as Matthew - wipe down area with detail spray and also the backside of the magnet before application.

HartfordRacingCaptain · 03-11-2019, 10:10 AM

+++1 for Track Decals, also confirmed stayed on at 140+, no negative impact to paint

MikeEM1 · 03-12-2019, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Badmojo

Any paint swirling or scratches from the magnetic numbers?

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It will scratch. Happened to me so I switched to vinyl and left them on.

Badmojo · 03-12-2019, 07:35 PM

Bummer. I bought the magnetic ones from Track Decals after the positive reviews. I'll clean them as suggest and see how it goes. My car is far from a car show queen.

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It will scratch. Happened to me so I switched to vinyl and left them on.

MoreSpeed · 03-12-2019, 08:51 PM

I have had great luck with https://www.firestormgraphix.com/
Magnetics should not scratch if you take proper care. I make sure the surface is clean first. I carry wax and a micro fiber just for that purpose. I also make sure that I wipe off the magnetic side before I put it on so there is not grit between surfaces. Finally, I never drag the magnetic side off the car. I roll it on and peel it off. Separately, I never had one come off, but you can tape the leading edge if you are concerned.

02-26-2019, 06:29 PM	#1
Badmojo aka BeastZL1 Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE, 2004 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NC Posts: 1,103	Track Number Suggestions? I would like to get a set of vinyl or magnetic track numbers for my SCCA time trial in May. What do you folks recommend? (I searched, but the results were bad) __________________ 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Racing for ALS Youtube Link

03-07-2019, 09:41 PM	#3
SpazmXylam Because Racecar! Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: St.Paul Posts: 56 View My Garage	large roll of magnet sheet and some stencils from amazon. just under $40 all in with enough material to make lots of sets. They have held on over regular 120MPH straights. Attached Images

03-08-2019, 07:04 AM	#4
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	↑↑↑ I'd still run a strip of painter's tape along the leading vertical edge(s). Alternatively, you could run just the cut-out numbers (and if you're more artistic than I am, use the tape for visual effect). Norm __________________ '08 GT coupe 5M (the occasional track toy) '19 WRX 6M (the family sedan . . . seriously)

03-08-2019, 09:21 AM	#5
Yanbags Drives: '17 SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 104	+1 for trackdecals.com. I have a set of magnetic numbers from them and have never had an issue at >140mph. Attached Images

03-08-2019, 10:33 AM	#6
Badmojo aka BeastZL1 Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE, 2004 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NC Posts: 1,103	Any paint swirling or scratches from the magnetic numbers? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Racing for ALS Youtube Link

02-26-2019, 07:38 PM	#2
Rodan Drives: 2018 ZL1 coupe Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 589	https://www.trackdecals.com/ Reasonably priced and great quality.

03-08-2019, 01:46 PM	#9
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	I put 6" numbers on the quarter windows. www.pegasusautoracing.com Attached Images __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold) Last edited by Stephen12ZL1; 03-12-2019 at 06:05 PM.

03-11-2019, 10:10 AM	#11
HartfordRacingCaptain Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS, 2023 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,218 View My Garage	+++1 for Track Decals, also confirmed stayed on at 140+, no negative impact to paint Attached Images __________________ 2017 1SS, Summit White, Black 2SS Interior, MRC, NPP 2023 Colorado Z71, Nitro Yellow

03-12-2019, 08:51 PM	#14
MoreSpeed Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue A10 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: New England Posts: 716	I have had great luck with https://www.firestormgraphix.com/ Magnetics should not scratch if you take proper care. I make sure the surface is clean first. I carry wax and a micro fiber just for that purpose. I also make sure that I wipe off the magnetic side before I put it on so there is not grit between surfaces. Finally, I never drag the magnetic side off the car. I roll it on and peel it off. Separately, I never had one come off, but you can tape the leading edge if you are concerned. __________________ - Life is a highway... I want to ride it all night long... Sold 2010 997 GT3, 2016 WRX, 2006 997 C2S, 2003 996 C4S, 2001 Boxster S, 1997 E420 AMG etc..

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