Restore paint on switches


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Hi guys, do you know that reddish/orange paint on light switches, on off button, etc? How do you restore that?

I've been told you can use this: https://www.curtisward.com/Marabu-Brill ... p-116.aspx The Cherry Red.

Has anyone tried it? How about it? Any better options?

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I use the maribu pens - it's a really good match.

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So which is better? The brilliant or the porcelain?

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Having not tried the brilliant, I'm not certain if it might be even better, Zalle. Anyone have a back-to-back?
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Hi,

I have only used the "brilliant Painter":
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I think it's a bit too red. Original is more towards orange...

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Hi,

I use this stuff to paint the clock needles:
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It comes up a little more orange, could easily use this on the switch gear.

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Hi Paul, how did you dismantle the clocks? Did you change the faces as well? They look brand new...

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zalle wrote:Hi Paul, how did you dismantle the clocks? Did you change the faces as well? They look brand new...
Hi,

A bit of a write up here:
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I have been thinking about Providing a "Clock Restoration Service" for others. Haven't really got around to it yet - let me know if you'd be interested in that.

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Oh, I see. But how do you open the actual case? Isn't it sealed?

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Upsss...And I thought forums were used to share info... Nope... Promoting your business is more important... I get it.

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zalle wrote:Upsss...And I thought forums were used to share info... Nope... Promoting your business is more important... I get it.
Zalle,

Not sure where that came from...

I'll ignore it, but if you really are looking for help that's not the way to go about it.

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Well, asking didn't get me an answer... Did it?

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zalle wrote:Well, asking didn't get me an answer... Did it?
The question has been asked / responded to many times, all it takes is a little time searching (a few minutes - that's all it takes). Here is one example, there are many more:

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Or, be a little more patient, asking a question one day and getting all uptight if you haven't had a response a day later isn't the way to go.

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