I found that I could take a new clean control panel, and carefully spray it
with Krylon semi gloss clear acrylic, ---and the final appearance is the same
but the lettering no longer rubs off.
I'm as surprised as you, that the letters didn't run. --But with multiple very
light coats, -they did not.
Dave J.
----- Original Message -----
From: Rich C
To: Alan Seigrist Blue 100 ; Bob Haskell
Cc: healeys@autox.team.net
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 8:10 AM
Subject: Re: Wish list continued
But the catch there is that imbedded lettering might be an "improvement" but
is not original. Keep your thumb nail away from the lettering! <grin>
Rich
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Seigrist Blue 100" <healey.nut@gmail.com>
To: "Bob Haskell" <rchaskell@earthlink.net>
Cc: "Rich C" <richchrysler@quickclic.net>; <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 12:15 AM
Subject: Re: Wish list continued
> Bob -
>
> Actually, if a good repro was made, it would be ideal to have the
> white lettering embedded in the plastic... the painted lettering
> always wears off within weeks!
>
> Regards,
>
> Alan
>
> On 5/30/06, Bob Haskell <rchaskell@earthlink.net> wrote:
>> Rich,
>>
>> The reproduction heater control panel and heater switch have been a bit
>> of
>> problem. The two panels I bought from different vendors seem to be from
>> the
>> same supplier. The top edge isn't flat, but concave - so there is a gap
>> between
>> the panel and the dash. The section with the horizontal slot (min/max
>> temperature) has an over bite - the lower section doesn't stick out as
>> far. And
>> the tab of the heater switch that sticks through the slot isn't made
>> quite right
>> so it rubs on the lower section of the panel. Another switch that I
>> returned
>> had a problem with the tab that holds the detent spring. It stood too
>> tall and
>> rubbed the upper section.
>>
>> I've been thinking about tearing apart the old and new switches so I can
>> fit the
>> new electrical switch to the old assembly. Would have to make a new
>> pivot pin.
>> Don't see how to get the spring off without destroying something.
>>
>> Know anyone who re-letters old heater control panels?
>>
>> I've run into a couple of problems with the new wiring harness from
>> British
>> Wiring. I've sent Leslie a list and will probably send another when I
>> have the
>> harness installed. I can cc you, if you like.
>>
>> One has to feel a bit sorry for and have a lot of respect for anyone who
>> strives
>> for originality/concours. A lot of effort and knowledge required.
>>
>> Bob
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