Dash switches replacement inserts? (headlights, fogs, hazard, lighter), Are new inserts available or any recos on how to restore worn inserts? |
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Dash switches replacement inserts? (headlights, fogs, hazard, lighter), Are new inserts available or any recos on how to restore worn inserts? |
DC_neun_vierzehn |
May 29 2021, 07:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 464 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Delaware Shore Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Are replacement inserts available for worn switch inserts (where the paint/printing is worn off)?
Or any pro tips on how to restore the paint/printing on original inserts? I searched, but didn't see any past discussions. Maybe I'm searching the wrong keywords? Attached thumbnail(s) |
mepstein |
May 29 2021, 08:39 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,587 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
You can repaint the script with white plastic paint and a toothpick.
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DC_neun_vierzehn |
May 30 2021, 08:31 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 464 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Delaware Shore Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
You can repaint the script with white plastic paint and a toothpick. That's the kind of pro tip I was looking for. My initial though was to dip the insert into paint and then squeegee it off so that all that would remain is the pain sitting in the grooves. I still may try that first. I think that might look more factory (the paint would be more evenly distributed within the grooves). My only concern with this application is that the paint could also sit within every micro abrasion and then the insert looses it's overall color. I'm going to try both approaches. I'll share the results. |
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