Have spent a few hours doing the sign writing on the vent, heater and switch panels.
I have been using a BIC Ultra Fine Point permanent marker and apart from my unsteady hand, it seems to be working out OK: -
I polished the plate with a product called Liquid Protection metal polish made by Ferro.
It was a product given to me by my metal polisher when he did all my bright work.
It is a thin creamy liquid which works a treat
Then I set up the panel in a clamp and using my closeup specs and a magnifying glass, I was able to fill in the punched letters.
A few smudges but another careful polish should remove those.
The switch panel didn't turn out too well, the letters are poorly punched.
I might have to go over them and carefully re-punch them a bit deeper.
When I am happy with them I might give them a coat of high gloss clear for protection
SP310 Sign Writing.
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SP310 Sign Writing.
Nissanman, just trying to help.
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Re: SP310 Sign Writing.
[quote="Nissanman"]Have spent a few hours doing the sign writing on the vent, heater and switch panels.
I have been using a BIC Ultra Fine Point permanent marker and apart from my unsteady hand, it seems to be working out OK: -
Then I set up the panel in a clamp and using my closeup specs and a magnifying glass, I was able to fill in the punched letters.
A few smudges but another careful polish should remove those.
The switch panel didn't turn out too well, the letters are poorly punched.
I might have to go over them and carefully re-punch them a bit deeper.
When I am happy with them I might give them a coat of high gloss clear for protection [/quote]
Hey Nissanman,
any update on the clear coat or the repunch here?
I think the letters on my switch panel are goofy, they are Light, Fog, Wiper then heater LTR so my repunch
is a bugger
I have been using a BIC Ultra Fine Point permanent marker and apart from my unsteady hand, it seems to be working out OK: -
Then I set up the panel in a clamp and using my closeup specs and a magnifying glass, I was able to fill in the punched letters.
A few smudges but another careful polish should remove those.
The switch panel didn't turn out too well, the letters are poorly punched.
I might have to go over them and carefully re-punch them a bit deeper.
When I am happy with them I might give them a coat of high gloss clear for protection [/quote]
Hey Nissanman,
any update on the clear coat or the repunch here?
I think the letters on my switch panel are goofy, they are Light, Fog, Wiper then heater LTR so my repunch
is a bugger
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Re: SP310 Sign Writing.
My attempt at re-punching was AWFUL!
So I stuck with what I have.
I didn't clear coat them either....yet.
So I stuck with what I have.
I didn't clear coat them either....yet.
Nissanman, just trying to help.
1965 SP310 Engine No. G-93326 Car No. SP310-10817
https://photos.shutterfly.com/album/60141836519
On the road again!
1965 SP310 Engine No. G-93326 Car No. SP310-10817
https://photos.shutterfly.com/album/60141836519
On the road again!