what kind of numbers work well for tracking

jjensen · 02-08-2018, 05:17 PM

Looking for numbers that stay at high speed but are easily removable. What works best?

SoCal Smith · 02-08-2018, 06:46 PM

ahh makes sense now!

thompstl1 · 02-08-2018, 07:12 PM

I've used two kinds... the ones I like best are vinyl and made by just about any sign/graphics shop. They have a little adhesive on the back. I always spray the area with a few drops of Dawn in a spray bottle full of water. Get them on straight and then squeegee the water and bubbles out.

I've have also used vinyl numbers with no adhesive. I apply them the same way. They "stick" pretty well and I've had the car to 180mph with them without a problem.

Both kinds are ruined when I take them off.

Hope that helps.

FlowForm_Wheels · 02-08-2018, 07:21 PM

Blue painters tape works if you want something quick and easy that you may already have in the garage.

I bought magnetic numbers for more permanent use from these guys - https://www.trackdecals.com/

jjensen · 02-08-2018, 07:21 PM

Thank you - Has anyone tried magnetic numbers?

gotroost · 02-08-2018, 07:28 PM

I went to my local sign shop and had them put numbers on a black magnetic background. Works great over clear bra and have never come off. Top speed around 120.

thompstl1 · 02-08-2018, 07:38 PM

I've used magnetic before and they work well also. I did notice the magnetic ones slightly marred the car's finish after quite a bit of use..., but it easily polished out.

2010REDSS · 02-08-2018, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotroost

I went to my local sign shop and had them put numbers on a black magnetic background. Works great over clear bra and have never come off. Top speed around 120.

The magnetic numbers from TrackDecals.com look fantastic. Unfortunately, they come off at anything over 140mph.....

Lost them at RoadAmerica and another set (that were smaller....and I thought would be less likely to fly off) at Road America.

Autocross or smaller tracks you will be ok....bigger fast tracks better to use vinyl with adhesive.

Badgerbimmer · 02-09-2018, 09:02 AM

I use magnetic numbers with the added security of blue painters tape on the edges.

S.T.A.R. · 02-09-2018, 09:27 AM

I'm new to this trackin' thing, does everyone have to have numbers?

FNxR3DNECK · 02-09-2018, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badgerbimmer

I use magnetic numbers with the added security of blue painters tape on the edges.

This is what I have done, held on fine with only a little tape peeling at speeds up to 140

Yanbags · 02-09-2018, 10:31 AM

I bought my magnetic numbers here: http://www.soloperformance.com/

With no tape on the edges, I had no problem with them shifting or flying off at Watkins Glen (my top speeds were between 140-145).

Stephen12ZL1 · 02-09-2018, 09:52 PM

painters tape works well

02-08-2018, 05:17 PM	#1
jjensen Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Washington Posts: 18	what kind of numbers work well for tracking Looking for numbers that stay at high speed but are easily removable. What works best?

02-08-2018, 06:46 PM	#2
SoCal Smith Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 317 View My Garage	ahh makes sense now! Last edited by SoCal Smith; 02-08-2018 at 08:46 PM.

02-08-2018, 07:12 PM	#3
thompstl1 Drives: 2017 A10 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Anderson, Tx. Posts: 373 View My Garage	I've used two kinds... the ones I like best are vinyl and made by just about any sign/graphics shop. They have a little adhesive on the back. I always spray the area with a few drops of Dawn in a spray bottle full of water. Get them on straight and then squeegee the water and bubbles out. I've have also used vinyl numbers with no adhesive. I apply them the same way. They "stick" pretty well and I've had the car to 180mph with them without a problem. Both kinds are ruined when I take them off. Hope that helps. Attached Images __________________ Clear Bra, Tint, Splash Guards, Ceramic Coating, Painted Spoiler and Rear Views

02-08-2018, 07:28 PM	#6
gotroost Drives: 2021 Crush ZL1 1LE Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 1,119 View My Garage	I went to my local sign shop and had them put numbers on a black magnetic background. Works great over clear bra and have never come off. Top speed around 120. __________________ 2021 Crush ZL1 1LE

02-08-2018, 07:38 PM	#7
thompstl1 Drives: 2017 A10 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Anderson, Tx. Posts: 373 View My Garage	I've used magnetic before and they work well also. I did notice the magnetic ones slightly marred the car's finish after quite a bit of use..., but it easily polished out. __________________ Clear Bra, Tint, Splash Guards, Ceramic Coating, Painted Spoiler and Rear Views

02-08-2018, 07:21 PM	#4
FlowForm_Wheels Drives: Turbo 4, SC V8 and Twin Turbo V8 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,338	Blue painters tape works if you want something quick and easy that you may already have in the garage. I bought magnetic numbers for more permanent use from these guys - https://www.trackdecals.com/

02-09-2018, 09:02 AM	#9
Badgerbimmer Drives: ZL1 A10 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 306	I use magnetic numbers with the added security of blue painters tape on the edges.

02-09-2018, 09:27 AM	#10
S.T.A.R. Drives: 18'-1LE Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: SHENANDOAH, PA Posts: 430	I'm new to this trackin' thing, does everyone have to have numbers?

02-09-2018, 10:31 AM	#12
Yanbags Drives: '17 SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 104	I bought my magnetic numbers here: http://www.soloperformance.com/ With no tape on the edges, I had no problem with them shifting or flying off at Watkins Glen (my top speeds were between 140-145).

02-09-2018, 09:52 PM	#13
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	painters tape works well __________________ '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)

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