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Restore paint on switches
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2017 6:56 pm
by zalle
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?
Thanks
Re: Restore paint on switches
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 11:00 am
by jnnngs
I use the maribu pens - it's a really good match.
Paul
Re: Restore paint on switches
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 11:29 am
by Larry Zimmer
Re: Restore paint on switches
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:54 pm
by zalle
So which is better? The brilliant or the porcelain?
Re: Restore paint on switches
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:06 pm
by Larry Zimmer
Having not tried the brilliant, I'm not certain if it might be even better, Zalle. Anyone have a back-to-back?
Re: Restore paint on switches
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 3:14 am
by jnnngs
Hi,
I have only used the "brilliant Painter":
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Results:
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Paul.
Re: Restore paint on switches
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:57 pm
by zalle
I think it's a bit too red. Original is more towards orange...
Re: Restore paint on switches
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:05 am
by jnnngs
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.
Paul.
Re: Restore paint on switches
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:10 am
by zalle
Hi Paul, how did you dismantle the clocks? Did you change the faces as well? They look brand new...
Re: Restore paint on switches
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:49 am
by jnnngs
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:
viewtopic.php?f=102&t=10026&start=30
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.
Paul.
Re: Restore paint on switches
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:12 am
by zalle
Oh, I see. But how do you open the actual case? Isn't it sealed?
Re: Restore paint on switches
Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 7:15 pm
by zalle
Upsss...And I thought forums were used to share info... Nope... Promoting your business is more important... I get it.
Re: Restore paint on switches
Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2017 4:46 am
by jnnngs
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.
Paul
(from a retired bloke with an enthusiasm for CBXs who spends much more time / money on them than makes any (business) sense!)
Re: Restore paint on switches
Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2017 6:11 am
by zalle
Well, asking didn't get me an answer... Did it?
Re: Restore paint on switches
Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2017 7:26 am
by jnnngs
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:
viewtopic.php?f=29&t=7602&p=58612
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.
Paul.