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restoring cockpit switches

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I have been searching the threads and i am after a way to clean up my light switch controls on my nc30. I am looking to
repaint the switches and the lettering.

I have seen some thread where people have used model paint to re do the lettering but not the switch bodys. Has any done this with success.

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Re: restoring cockpit switches

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back to black on the switch body if it's turned grey?
tippex for the indented lettering if it's worn off
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Ok I will give is a go thank you
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dgunthor wrote:back to black on the switch body if it's turned grey?
tippex for the indented lettering if it's worn off
I just done this last weekend to the ignition barrel. Used spray paint, blasted some into a little cup then used a toothpick to fill the letters. Will post up some pics later on.

Don't think tipex would be too good though
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dogmatic69 wrote:
dgunthor wrote:back to black on the switch body if it's turned grey?
tippex for the indented lettering if it's worn off
I just done this last weekend to the ignition barrel. Used spray paint, blasted some into a little cup then used a toothpick to fill the letters. Will post up some pics later on.

Don't think tipex would be too good though

Yes please, that sounds a diffrent idea :P
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tillett22 wrote: Yes please, that sounds a diffrent idea :P
Here is a link to a couple pics with short description of each. https://imgur.com/a/aeCRZ
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That looks really good thanks chap

I will give it a go

dogmatic69 wrote:
tillett22 wrote: Yes please, that sounds a diffrent idea :P
Here is a link to a couple pics with short description of each. https://imgur.com/a/aeCRZ

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