[6pack] Dashboard headlight lettering for a TR6

[Robert N. Clark]

It looks like the problem with the water based decal approach is that
each letter is going to be a separate decal and be real pain getting
them on cleanly.  I recently restored an old Peugeot bicycle and
acquired reproduction pressure applied decals.  With these you merely
hold the paper against the surface with the back of the decal in contact
with the target surface and rub the paper backing with hard plastic.
The decal will transfer from the paper.  I am not sure if the "rub on
paper" from decalpaper.com is this type but, if so, I would recommend it
for the simplicity and accuracy of the application.

Bob Clark
'69 TR6


-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Navarrette, Vance
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 4:24 PM
To: robert rudolphi; 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [6pack] Dashboard headlight lettering for a TR6

 	Robert:

	I had the same complaint after I refinished my dash. I stripped
off the
veneer and completely replaced it with a fresh layer of walnut veneer
from a
wood working shop, and then coated it with spar varnish. Afterwards the
missing lettering bugged me more than I would have ever guessed.
	I think I would have tried LaserJet transfer paper and made up
the lettering.
See some examples here:

	http://www.decalpaper.com/category-s/3.htm

	May need to be clear coated, some experimentation is probably in
order.

	Vance


    Vance Navarrette
    Cogito Ergo Zoom
    I think, therefore I go fast

-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net]
On
Behalf Of robert rudolphi
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 1:37 PM
To: Triumphs at autox.team.net; 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] Dashboard headlight lettering for a TR6

I had my dash refinished years ago and it has always bugged me theLIGHTS
lettering under the headlights switch is missing. Has anyone found a
cost
effective, easy way to replace/re-letter?

Thank in advance for any
assistance.

Robert Rudolphi
74 TR6
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