Lettering on guage pod and handlebar switches?

[2smoke]

I was wondering, how do you guys restore the lettering on the handlebar switches and gauge pod after you repaint them black?

The lettering is so small? And what are the correct lettering colors for a 75 H1F ?

Thanks for any help.

[onesevensix]

I'm not sure about the correct colors. But I would use a tooth pick and a very small amount of paint to dab into the letters.

That's the way I would do it if/when I ever restore my bike.

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[daffey1]

Got to use those model making skills

[III]

Mar 15, 2014 1:26:17 GMT -5 2smoke said:

I was wondering, how do you guys restore the lettering on the handlebar switches and gauge pod after you repaint them black?

The lettering is so small? And what are the correct lettering colors for a 75 H1F ?

Thanks for any help.

You can do a search on the K2S forum for threads on refurbishing control sets.
A toothpick or paper clip make a fine brush to paint the different colors.
As to correct colors, here is a link to the controls in mraxls resource site.

3cyl.com/mraxl/partid/controls/controls.htm

[shiloh]

Mar 15, 2014 5:51:06 GMT -5 onesevensix said:

I'm not sure about the correct colors. But I would use a tooth pick and a very small amount of paint to dab into the letters.

That's the way I would do it if/when I ever restore my bike.

Sent from my SCH-I535 using proboards

that`s exactly how I do them. I use a water based paint, so even if you make a mess, just wipe straight and flat across. As for correct colours? I`ve used white for horn/letters, yellow for indicators, blue for high, red for low/on.
For raised letters in the casting, paint as per, then use a supper fine file or finger nail board to remove the paint from the very top of the letters.

Hope that helps.

[2smoke]

Thanks for the link, that's perfect.

And water based paint is a great idea. So it can be wiped off without wrecking the black paint.

Cool.

[bolly]

hey colin, google up something called engraving filler stick... used to use them on gun sights and mounts to fill the graduation lines on the dials

[III]

Mar 15, 2014 13:25:59 GMT -5 bolly said:

hey colin, google up something called engraving filler stick... used to use them on gun sights and mounts to fill the graduation lines on the dials

Saw this when looking for what you suggested Greg.
Some nice tips.....

www.engraverssolutions.com/PDFs/tips&tricks-color_filling.pdf


www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_sabc?url=search-alias%3Daps&pageMinusResults=1&suo=1394911918625#/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_10?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=laquer%20stick&sprefix=laquer+sti%2Caps%2C256&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Alaquer%20stick

[bolly]

that's it steve, I've used the stick form for howitzer sights/mounts

[H2 Dude]

I use water based paints from the dollar store or Hobby shop. paint letters and any excess on black items can just be wiped off.

[Deleted]

Artist brush and wee-men's nail polish.

[daffey1]

Nice work, now you just have to replace that rusted clutch cable adjuster

[Deleted]

I wish that was all I had to replace!

[Deleted]

now you just have to replace that rusted clutch cable adjuster

Read more: triplescanada.proboards.com/post/new/9021#ixzz2xaeUmcQm

done

[Deleted]

just like the guys said, but !!
a repaint of those... and a reface of your meters becomes a must.
I did my own, easy as pie.
I made my own decals,(2nd best in the world) meter faces and repainted hand controls.
Even repainted my tach and speedo needles
The close up picture is bad, the real thing turned out perfect.