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GPZ592
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Frame number damaged

#1 PostAuthor: GPZ592 » Sun Feb 17, 2019 8:57 pm

I have a bit of a problem with my GPz frame.

Whilst having some modifications done, the last digit of the frame number has nearly been erased by what looks like a grinding mark :( The frame is going to be painted or powder coated and I think that thickness of the paint will just cover up the damaged number.

Obviously, getting the damaged number re-stamped is the obvious solution, but legally, who can do this ? Will I have to produce the V5 to show the number is correct and are there any legal issues with DVLA/Police, etc

Anyone done this before ?

Any help appreciated.

Mark.

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Re: Frame number damaged

#2 PostAuthor: chrisNI » Sun Feb 17, 2019 9:48 pm

I wouldn’t worry too much it still seems to be there even it’s a bit light, rub it down and give it a very light coat of black so it’s still readable then mask it off before sending it for paint or powder. Sometimes the numbers can be a bit light anyway and as long as they can read most of it and it looks correct on an old bike it should be fine.

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Re: Frame number damaged

#3 PostAuthor: zed1015 » Sun Feb 17, 2019 11:16 pm

It's no big deal.
Legally it's your bike and you aren't doing anything shady so just sort it whichever way you want.
Just powder over it as is or either re-stamp the number yourself or take it to a dealer who may have the correct font stamps to do it.
Just don't involve DVLA unless you want a load of hassle for nothing.
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Re: Frame number damaged

#4 PostAuthor: GPZ592 » Tue Feb 19, 2019 6:17 pm

Thanks for the advice :up
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