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I'm sure this has been covered on Mud before. This is how gentle use of a buffing wheel with buffing compound and about 30 seconds, Can make your old knobs look new.
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Good info Jon ,

I use a Acetone Based Dye to bring them back , then add the white paint


Below 1982 FJ40 USA Spec.





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Most recent Job for fellow MUD member 1969 FJ40 USA Spec.

Note: these cores were in Excellent condition prior to My restore , so that helped with the A+ condition Results



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Oh, I remember the days when DEF meant defroster, now it is the nemesis of the Diesel world.
 
I'm sure this has been covered on Mud before. This is how gentle use of a buffing wheel with buffing compound and about 30 seconds, Can make your old knobs look new. View attachment 1779568

So a light buffing then fresh white paint?
 
So a light buffing then fresh white paint?
Yes, soft wheel, gentle pressure so as not to friction burn and melt the plastic, and a little red rouge compound. If it's good enough for cubic zirconia's It also can work on old Land Cruiser parts. Yes on white paint, but I cheated and used a crayon. Practice on a scratched plastic screwdriver handle first. Hand buff with a soft towel to get rid of the compound smear, for the final wipe down.
 
I didn't want mine to look too glossy, so I cleaned them and then used "Back to Black" plastic/vinyl dye on them. For the letters, while it is hard to find in these post-typewriter days, I used White-out. It flows to fill the letters nicely.

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That is a cool looking knob pardion.


I found some paint pens that work good also. They dispense similar to old fountain pens. You can precisely dispense a drop or hold the tip in a knob letter channel and paint will flow into the groove. Bonus is they are made in USA.
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The polycarbonate back-lit knobs pose some unique challenges , but the update of a LED Bulb helps alot too


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