Abstract
This chapter presents methods used to recover the markings in metals or polymers, even when erased or blotted out. It also provides practical remarks and suggestions in the application of serial number restoration. There are numerous methods that the automotive industry uses for applying serial numbers. It is important to understand that restoration of serial numbers is only possible when the material onto which they were present (and have been eradicated from) still contains a physical deformation because of their original presence. There are many methods used to restore erased numbers in metals and polymers. The most important procedures, both destructive and nondestructive, are described in this chapter. Certain practical suggestions for serial number restoration are also listed in the chapter.
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