VIN Plate

[Driv3r]

Is there a place I can have a new VIN plate stamped for me? I can buy a blank plate just need vin digits stamped.

 

[Simeon]

Are they stamped or etched / engraved? You could just try a key cutting/ heel bar / engravers and see what they can do. 

[Driv3r]

Not sure, I call it stamped but it's kinda punched. I need it to look like oem vin tag.

[Conserv]

The originals were stamped, but virtually all the re-done tags I've seen have been etched or engraved.  In order to stamp it, I'd guess you need a set of number stamps in precisely the correct font and size as the originals -- something no one appears to have.

 

I believe that La Jolla Independent BMW sells the VIN tags as well, and might have a source for completing them.

 

Regards,

 

Steve

Edited April 28, 2017 by Conserv

[MildSeven]

i was looking in to the same thing... I plan on making a vinyl sticker (of the black portion) and stick it over my original, cutting out a window for the stamped VIN number. I'll need to clean up my original vin plaque too.

 

I could share it with you, if you like.

Edited April 28, 2017 by MildSeven

[Roundeie]

CoupeKing made mine

 

http://www.coupeking.com/product/vin-plates/

"Correct number stamping is also available for these if desired for $20 extra."

 

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[Driv3r]

CoupeKing made mine

http://www.coupeking.com/product/vin-plates/


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Thank you. [emoji1303]

[Driv3r]

i was looking in to the same thing... I plan on making a vinyl sticker (of the black portion) and stick it over my original, cutting out a window for the stamped VIN number. I'll need to clean up my original vin plaque too.
 
I could share it with you, if you like.

Thanks Champ. I'm after a stock look. Although we can't touch vin plate in Australia, we have to prove its completely damage then order a new one through authorised mechanic.

[AustrianVespaGuy]

When I redid my engine bay I bought all new stickers and a new VIN tag from La Jolla.  I then bought this 5mm number punch set off Amazon for $15 and carefully stamped it myself.  I DID also keep the original for authenticity's sake. . .

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AKHURK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Driv3r]

When I redid my engine bay I bought all new stickers and a new VIN tag from La Jolla.  I then bought this 5mm number punch set off Amazon for $15 and carefully stamped it myself.  I DID also keep the original for authenticity's sake. . .
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AKHURK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Maybe 4mm set would've been more accurate?

[AustrianVespaGuy]

Yeah, 5mm was a tad big, but I don't think I found a 4mm set, just 3mm, and that would've been way to small.  Oh well, I'm still pretty happy with how it all turned out!

[Driv3r]

Yeah, 5mm was a tad big, but I don't think I found a 4mm set, just 3mm, and that would've been way to small.  Oh well, I'm still pretty happy with how it all turned out!

So I looked up the metal punchers online and can't find one close to the oem punch. The oem vin punch is like a razor cut font.

So considering you're in Europe, is your oem vin plate font is same as mine?

[AustrianVespaGuy]

Yep, that looks just like the original. You might also note that the weights are printed and not stamped, but again I figure it's close enough.  I'm pretty sure all 2002s were produced in the Munich plant, so I doubt there would be any VIN plate differences from the factory.

[Driv3r]

Yes, I wasn't sure if they were made in same font style from 66-76. I need to source somethings closer to this font so it would look closer to oem rather than an obvious copy even thought the original plate is retained. Cheers

[Conserv]

And besides finding the weights both printed in black ink and showing the appropriate weights -- there were several different weights, largely dependent on year, e.g., round taillight vs. square taillight -- the closest VIN repro plates I've seen show "2002 tii" rather than the "2002TII" printed on my original VIN plate.  So if you want to get a replacement VIN plate "just perfect", you've got an uphill battle.

 

And, oh, yes, the original VIN numbers were generally not dead straight, perfectly centered in the box, and evenly stamped: more often the numbers' heights and stamping depths differed slightly...

 

Best regards,

 

Steve

 

Edited April 30, 2017 by Conserv