Cracking Plate Spotted

2Diesels · 12th November 2009, 08:48

Spotted a J.R. Holland's van yesterday with the Reg. No. ONN10N it was illegally spaced but looked brilliant on the back of & fruit & veg van

pondweed · 12th November 2009, 17:15

grocers never could spell

pab · 12th November 2009, 20:04

my father is an audiologist...he has 12 EAR.

i have J30 EAR

rover · 12th November 2009, 20:23

Interesting registration I see locally is D161TAL displayed illegally as DIGITAL.

mark_bonsai · 12th November 2009, 20:43

I saw 1 VAN today which was illegally spaced to read IVAN on a supercharged Range Rover Sport. Russian mafia in Preston

Also quite often see V12. Last time was on a big Beemer.

U2 is also knocking round my area.

However the best is DENIM (D3NIM) on a Maybach belonging to a Preston clothing producer. Much to our delight it got clamped outside the office I work in.

podge · 12th November 2009, 21:31

When I saw this thread I expected this...........................

Simon · 12th November 2009, 21:36

Ah... a crazed plate. Crazing caused by surface glazing expanding or contracting at a greater rate than the subsurface pottery. Sometimes the symptom of thermal shock or poor quality glazing leading to water ingress (because the surface is no longer vitreous) which can make the subsurface pottery expand ever so slightly thus causing the hairline cracks you see. Overtime the cracks can propagate but often do not affect the everyday use of the pottery item and can often be used for years without problem.

Some potteries are 'designed' to craze. Poole Pottery (for example) use some glazes that 'move' about and interact during the firing process that craze but it's part and parcel of the 'look' of their pieces and is often considered a sign of high-quality 'art' on their giftware pieces.

Here endeth the lesson on pottery glazes for today kids

podge · 12th November 2009, 21:41

I asked for that Simon

Simon · 12th November 2009, 21:42

No problems

Jules · 12th November 2009, 21:43

Not worth the risk of Points or a fine these days.
Sooner or later an illegal plate will be spotted by the Feds

12th November 2009, 08:48	#1
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	Cracking Plate Spotted Spotted a J.R. Holland's van yesterday with the Reg. No. ONN10N it was illegally spaced but looked brilliant on the back of & fruit & veg van

12th November 2009, 20:43	#5
mark_bonsai I really should get out more....... Rover 75 CDT Saloon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lancaster Posts: 2,219 Thanks: 24 Thanked 39 Times in 39 Posts	I saw 1 VAN today which was illegally spaced to read IVAN on a supercharged Range Rover Sport. Russian mafia in Preston Also quite often see V12. Last time was on a big Beemer. U2 is also knocking round my area. However the best is DENIM (D3NIM) on a Maybach belonging to a Preston clothing producer. Much to our delight it got clamped outside the office I work in. __________________ Re-mapped. EGR bypass. De-catted. 18" Apex's. ZT190 brakes & suspension. Xenon projectors. Powerfold bullets. Electric rear sun blind. Auto dipping rear view mirror. Wood and leather steering wheel. Wood handbrake handle. Full leather sports seats. Harman Kardon speakers & sub. Navall 2 double din through 500w Kenwood amp. Fully chromed front grill.

12th November 2009, 21:31	#6
podge I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Tourer CDT CLUB SE Copper Red Mica Dec 01 ....now deceased....replaced by2003 Royal Blue T Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Warnborough, Hampshire Posts: 2,398 Thanks: 9 Thanked 69 Times in 20 Posts	When I saw this thread I expected this........................... __________________ 01 75 CDT Club SE Tourer..."The Rover 75 is a British-built car to be proud of." B.M.Ws loss........OUR GAIN!!!!!!!! http://knowledgerush.com/wiki_image/...arp.300pix.jpg http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/3...b847e1c5_m.jpg

12th November 2009, 21:41	#8
podge I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Tourer CDT CLUB SE Copper Red Mica Dec 01 ....now deceased....replaced by2003 Royal Blue T Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Warnborough, Hampshire Posts: 2,398 Thanks: 9 Thanked 69 Times in 20 Posts	I asked for that Simon __________________ 01 75 CDT Club SE Tourer..."The Rover 75 is a British-built car to be proud of." B.M.Ws loss........OUR GAIN!!!!!!!! http://knowledgerush.com/wiki_image/...arp.300pix.jpg http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/3...b847e1c5_m.jpg

12th November 2009, 21:43	#10
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Not worth the risk of Points or a fine these days. Sooner or later an illegal plate will be spotted by the Feds __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

12th November 2009, 17:15	#2
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	grocers never could spell

12th November 2009, 20:04	#3
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	my father is an audiologist...he has 12 EAR. i have J30 EAR

12th November 2009, 20:23	#4
rover Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Staffs/Derbyshire Border Posts: 285 Thanks: 19 Thanked 29 Times in 14 Posts	Interesting registration I see locally is D161TAL displayed illegally as DIGITAL.

12th November 2009, 21:36	#7
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Ah... a crazed plate. Crazing caused by surface glazing expanding or contracting at a greater rate than the subsurface pottery. Sometimes the symptom of thermal shock or poor quality glazing leading to water ingress (because the surface is no longer vitreous) which can make the subsurface pottery expand ever so slightly thus causing the hairline cracks you see. Overtime the cracks can propagate but often do not affect the everyday use of the pottery item and can often be used for years without problem. Some potteries are 'designed' to craze. Poole Pottery (for example) use some glazes that 'move' about and interact during the firing process that craze but it's part and parcel of the 'look' of their pieces and is often considered a sign of high-quality 'art' on their giftware pieces. Here endeth the lesson on pottery glazes for today kids

12th November 2009, 21:42	#9
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	No problems