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    Offline 7samurai

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    need someone to paint letters on control panel.
    « on: January 30, 2011 - 11:45:38 PM »
    71 cuda plastic heater switch panel needs repainting.  I have the sem paint (did the console) but cannot find anyone local to paint the rectangular outline (seems to be silver on my piece)or the lettering (which is white).  Any ideas on who to contact? thanks
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    Offline ShelbyDogg

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    Re: need someone to paint letters on control panel.
    « Reply #1 on: January 30, 2011 - 11:59:22 PM »
    Put an ad in your local craigslist for anyone that paints models or little figurines. I work with a guy that's always painting little figures with a tiny brush.  Go by a hobby shop and ask them to recommend someone.
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    Rob

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    Offline Giveitawack

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    Re: need someone to paint letters on control panel.
    « Reply #2 on: January 31, 2011 - 08:25:43 AM »
    This guy used an interesting method. Gotta try it sometime...
    http://www.moparaction.com/Article/PoP/PoP.html
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    Offline the_engineers

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    Re: need someone to paint letters on control panel.
    « Reply #3 on: January 31, 2011 - 12:59:45 PM »
    I used a Testor's silver paint pen. Go slow and be patient...very hard to tell the difference when you're done.
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    Brooks

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    Offline HemiOrange70

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    Re: need someone to paint letters on control panel.
    « Reply #4 on: January 31, 2011 - 02:36:31 PM »
     :iagree:
    I am the last one who would do something like taht, but I did and it looks great
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    Offline rallye73

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    Re: need someone to paint letters on control panel.
    « Reply #5 on: February 01, 2011 - 12:58:54 AM »
    I used model car paint on mine too. I can repaint the panel if you're looking for someone to do it.
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    John Moorman
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    Offline Slotts

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    Re: need someone to paint letters on control panel.
    « Reply #6 on: February 01, 2011 - 08:17:24 AM »
    I restore these and here’s a couple that I’ve done. There are more pictures of these being restored in my thread in the company section.





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    Offline bb71challenger

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    Re: need someone to paint letters on control panel.
    « Reply #7 on: February 01, 2011 - 08:24:07 AM »
    Quote from: Slotts on February 01, 2011 - 08:17:24 AM
    I restore these and here’s a couple that I’ve done. There are more pictures of these being restored in my thread in the company section.





    Slotts


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    Re: need someone to paint letters on control panel.
    « Reply #8 on: February 01, 2011 - 04:35:33 PM »
    Someone recently posted a transfer method for restoring these and vin plate numbers.  It was done by rubbing a transfer paper over the letters.  Very nice results.  I thought I save it for future reference, but for the life of me I can't find it.  :banghead:  Anybody else see it? 
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    1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

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    Offline CUDA JAS

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    Re: need someone to paint letters on control panel.
    « Reply #9 on: February 02, 2011 - 01:35:38 PM »
    I did the letters on mine with a little brush and a lot of patience (not my strong suit).

    Takes time...

    Sorry, I need better pics.
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    Offline shadango

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    Re: need someone to paint letters on control panel.
    « Reply #10 on: February 02, 2011 - 01:43:42 PM »
    I used a silver paint pen....did those letters and the rims around the standard dash gauges...
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    Offline 4 speed fish

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    Re: need someone to paint letters on control panel.
    « Reply #11 on: February 02, 2011 - 06:15:27 PM »
    I used a Q-Tip to apply the paint for the letters and the silver trim. Worked perfect.
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    Offline bb71challenger

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    Re: need someone to paint letters on control panel.
    « Reply #12 on: February 03, 2011 - 10:25:28 AM »
    You can use a toothpick to paint also. I used to use them on my models when I would lose or ruin my paintbrushes.
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    Offline 422STROKER

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    Re: need someone to paint letters on control panel.
    « Reply #13 on: February 03, 2011 - 10:29:17 AM »
    Paint pen here.  Did the letters and the circles around gauges.

    Tom

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