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Dash board mounted push-pull switches

Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 12:22 pm
by dennissutera
Hi everyone, my original black bakelite switches have worn legends eg unable to see L for lights etc. Apart from replacing these working switches, I wondered about carefully re-stenciling the legend, has anyone successfully done this & can they plse advise how? Thank you in advance.

Re: Dash board mounted push-pull switches

Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 1:19 pm
by anthony2
I seem to remember a way was to use typist tippex ,clean the letter first then apply in the groove ,Let it dry and clean off excess,

Re: Dash board mounted push-pull switches

Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 2:03 pm
by palacebear
As above, or alternatively use model-makers enamel paint with an appropriate fine brush. May last longer than correction fluid which can flake over time.

Re: Dash board mounted push-pull switches

Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 10:00 pm
by dennissutera
Thank you for your advice. I was thinking of trying one of the "pens" used to touch up grouting in bathrooms as the nib is fine & the pen is easy to apply. However, I will also try your recommendations & see what works best.