OE switch/button printing - can anyone do it?
17-03-2009, 10:40 PM
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OE switch/button printing - can anyone do it?
Looking at the labelling on these 4 buttons/switches - would it be possible to have the writing ammended/changed properly to look factory?
Any info appreciated
Any info appreciated
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17-03-2009, 11:19 PM
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To get it properly silk-screened won't be particularly cheap - I know of a supplier who can do it for Ł100 minimum charge, which I think that would qualify for.
The other option (which may be how it's been done by the oem) is to have the new legend laser/mechanically engraved/embossed to e.g. 0.25mm, then paint it in and wipe away any excess. This should be cheaper as anywhere with CNC mill or laser cutting facilities could do it.
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The other option (which may be how it's been done by the oem) is to have the new legend laser/mechanically engraved/embossed to e.g. 0.25mm, then paint it in and wipe away any excess. This should be cheaper as anywhere with CNC mill or laser cutting facilities could do it.
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17-03-2009, 11:20 PM
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Cheers for the info Cam...
If it was Ł20 for a factory finish job - i'd probably do it...
Ł40 suddenly seems a LOT of money though
If it was Ł20 for a factory finish job - i'd probably do it...
Ł40 suddenly seems a LOT of money though
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I had an Alpine 7909 stereo facia custom screenprinted...in 1988 and it cost me a bottle of vodka and an eighth of special Morrocan herb extract..lol
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17-03-2009, 11:37 PM
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Basically i've got a blank 2 switch panel in my dash at the moment, i'm wanting to get something like from the above photo and modify the 2 switches to control my nitrous arming swith and bottle heater
So would only be after a bit of lettering to indicate which is which
So would only be after a bit of lettering to indicate which is which
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Basically i've got a blank 2 switch panel in my dash at the moment, i'm wanting to get something like from the above photo and modify the 2 switches to control my nitrous arming swith and bottle heater
So would only be after a bit of lettering to indicate which is which
So would only be after a bit of lettering to indicate which is which
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Will, bear in mind that the switches are non-latching as the systems are controlled via the GEM in a focus. You will therefore need either a latching relay or an electronic latch circuit which would take up less space (can build you one if you need it).
18-03-2009, 04:01 PM
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