Restoring Switch Knobs
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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.
I use a Acetone Based Dye to bring them back , then add the white paint
Below 1982 FJ40 USA Spec.
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
Note: these cores were in Excellent condition prior to My restore , so that helped with the A+ condition Results
Oh, I remember the days when DEF meant defroster, now it is the nemesis of the Diesel world.
So a light buffing then fresh white paint?
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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.
oregon fj
Serial rescuer of old vehicles
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.
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.
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
