Well, I really thought this was a cool idea. The sad part is that the
switches are worn pretty smooth. I have one that is not working, so I
used that one as a 'well, messed that up' trial part. I took an
engraving pen and deepened the places where the white should be. Not
the neatest fix in the world. I think with some touch up, I could look
okay, but not great. The tuff part is that the point on the pen is
difficult to see when you are using it as the point is small and the pen
shaped part covers it. Also, I've had a couple of slips while doing
this. I had this at the office with me yesterday, and during a few
quiet moments I gave this a try. I found that 'white out' works pretty
well on filling in the white places. (My co-workers think I have lost
my mind!) Obviously, the 'white out' is not what I plan on using for
the final trial, it was just handy! My SO called while I was rubbing
the excess off and invited me to lunch. When we got in the restaurant,
I realized I still had the piece in my hand. Now the waiter thinks I'm
crazy too! :) Anyway, I'm gonna work on it some more. If anyone has a
better idea for deepening the white area, PLEASE send it on!
Becky
Eric R. Stephen wrote:
>
> ***********************************
> Becky: Remember cleanliness is next to Godliness ie. give them a good
> cleaning after everything has been scraped out. Also, with the Testors
> enamel, I found that an hour is more sufficient for drying time.
> Otherwise it's a no brainer and a hell of a lot cheaper and satisfying
> (probably the most important). Remember, if you make a mistake you
> just start over. Let me know how it works out.
>
> Eric
> ***********************************
>
> >
> >WHAT A WONDERFUL IDEA!!!! I am going to give this a try!!! Thanks so
> >much for the reply!!!
> >
> >Becky
> >
> >
> >Eric R. Stephen wrote:
> >>
> >> ***********************************
> >> Becky: Here is an article I wrote for the Ottawa MG Club newsletter. If
> >> the switches on the B have recessed areas that can be refilled with paint
> >> then you can have a set of switches that look great with justa couple of
> >> hours work.
> >>
> >> Here is a simple and low cost method for restoring your dash knobs to "as
> >> new" condition. The idea came from a description provided in A-Antics
> >> Tech Tips published by the Michigan Chapter of NAMGAR. The materials
> >> listed in the original article were not available locally. The materials
> >> listed below are all available at most hardware outlets.
> >>
> >> Remove and clean knobs with a good detergent. Scrape the dirt
> >> deposits from the recessed letters with a pin or needle. Apply model
> >> enamel to the recessed letters and allow to dry completely. I used white
> >> (Testors #1145), for all the knobs except the dash light dimmer which
> >> required red (Testors # 1103). Sand off the excess paint flush to the
> >> surface of the knob using 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Polish the knob to
> >> a rich black luster using a Dremel polishing wheel (#429) attached to a
> >> mandrel (#402) and Dremel polishing compound (#421). The end result is
> >> quite amazing. The knob set from Moss is $35.00 US and the shifter knob
> >> is $12.00 US. My materials came to approximately $15.00 Canadian and I
> >> have OE parts that look like they came right off the shelf!
> >>
> >> ...Hope this works for you.
> >>
> >> **************************************************************************
> >> >
> >> >What's up with the price of rocker switches??? The hazard, fan,
> >> >headlight and map light switches in my B are all virtually unreadable.
> >> >The white has worn off and only by placement have I known what they were
> >> >for. While looking to order these, I fell over in a faint, bumped my
> >> >head and woke up thinking I had a nightmare, only to find out the price
> >> >was as high as I thought I had dreamed!!!!! Yikes....didn't know these
> >> >were plastic plated gold! Does anyone know of a more reasonable place
> >> >to obtain these, or could anyone have some that are in better shape than
> >> >mine that they would be willing to part with??? I don't dare get the
> >> >catalog out and turn to that page again, the result could be permanent
> >> >brain damage if I bump my head like that again. Are there any other
> >> >parts that I need to be cautious about looking at???
> >> >
> >> >Becky
> >> >goose egg noggin and plastic plated gold in this here car!!!
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >> --
> >> ' ' ' Great is the truth and mighty above all things;
> >> ( o o ) It endureth and is always strong;
> >> <---ooO---(_)---Ooo---> It liveth and conquereth for ever more.
> >> 1960 MGA Roadster The more thou searchest, the more thou shalt
>marvel.
> >
> >
>
> --
> ' ' ' Great is the truth and mighty above all things;
> ( o o ) It endureth and is always strong;
> <---ooO---(_)---Ooo---> It liveth and conquereth for ever more.
> 1960 MGA Roadster The more thou searchest, the more thou shalt marvel.
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