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Originally Posted by RonC

Here's how they painted the plates in the 30's
I think you need quicktime to view this video

http://www.efootage.com/play-stock-f...ctoryfactories

Here's another:

http://www.thoughtequity.com/video/clip/49304023_002.do

It seems like it would be possible to build a device to paint plates similar to the original method. When looking at RonC’s video, the paint roller rides on wheels distributing even pressure between the rollers mat and the numbers on the plate. It looks like the template presses down and applies pressure to all sides of the plate forcing it to lay flat. In addition, with two rollers and two swipes, the plate receives four coats of paint. I assume the type of roller mat would play in the final finish.