Is there any way to repair the face plate? I have notice that the wording is worn in places and hard to read. Anything I can do out side of finding a NOS replacement? Art
You can repaint the wording ... or the black inserts are removable. Find a nice used one reguardless of the color as long as the black inserts and lettering is nice ... and swap them. I needed a new faceplate with the rear window defogger. I found an NOS one but it was for a NON-AC car. I bought it and swapped my original insert that had the A/C lettering on it ...
I took silver leaf and exacto knife and redone all my letters and numbers it was tuff but it turned out nice ps it's found in places like HOBBY LOBBY
That sounds intriguing. Is silver leaf some kind of paint? And if so, why would you use an exacto knife rather than a small paint brush? Art
Silver leaf rubs off easily doesn't it? Do you clear coat it? I'm thinking you silverleaf the frames of the slots for the switch openings ... not the words. The words were painted white from the factory.
Dan; I might try it with some 'Bare Metal Foil' that model makers use. I have used it in the past, and it seems to work ok. You would need to clear coat it, to make it more durable. Sounds like a winter project for sure...one that can be done inside!
I used Testors Silver Enamal Paint Marker to do the slot trim on my Grabber Heater Bezel and also the Trim on the instrument Bezel on both my Cars. The 74 has an NOS Heater panel with the Rear Defogger Slot.
it.s the same as GOLDLEAF used in crafts like picture frames it is REALLY THIN I laid a sheet on the face plate then rubbed the lines with a pen and clearcoated it since i'm still a long way from driving the MAV not sure if it will wear off , Dan I painted the numbers should have explained it a little better will try and get pictures asap
Pictures would be cool. I'm sure this is a common problem, so any/all solutions would be welcome! Art
