Another great suggestion ....man do I love this place!
Becky
Mark Endicott wrote:
>
> Becky Mahoney wrote:
> >
> > John,
> >
> > My B is a 69 roadster. I have thought about trying to fill in the
> > design a little with a white pen of some sort, but I don't want it to
> > look clobbered...I have just put so much money and time into restoring
> > this car that I hate to see the look marred by tacky looking switches.
> > Maybe I could fill the places with gold paint....would be more
> > indicative of what someone obviously thinks they are worth!!!
> >
> > Becky
> > 69 golden oldie
> >
>
> Becky
>
> If your switches are working you can clean them up with a tooth brush
> and refill the engraving with a stick paint available from craft
> stores. Just rub it on let it dry for a short while and rub the
> excess off with a rag. The best stuff to use is from a company that
> makes engraving machines, New Hermes (SP). Any shop that makes
> plastic engraved name badges should be able to get you some. I used
> this stuff on my Midget and the switches look new. Cost about $4.
>
> Good Luck
>
> Mark
> 70 Midget
> Nashville
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