Switch surround

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#1 Switch surround

Post by andyf » Fri Apr 20, 2018 3:23 pm

There would appear to be silver paint around the toggle switches which has faded. Is there a simple or easy remedy as I am not that good with fine paint brushes! Or do most owners just put it down to patina. Is there a "chrome effect" answer, or am I looking for an answer that doesn't exist!
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Andy '69 Series 2 2 plus 2

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#2 Re: Switch surround

Post by Simon P » Fri Apr 20, 2018 3:32 pm

Yes, it's just silver paint. Deep breaths, steady hand, fine brush, well thinned paint* - you'll be fine :thumbsup:

(*Tamiya acrylics work well)
1969 S2 FHC - 1R20258
1993 Lancia Delta HF integrale Evo II

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#3 Re: Switch surround

Post by JerryL770 » Tue Apr 24, 2018 7:54 pm

I used Humbrol enamel on mine.

It was easy with it out of the car and all switches removed.
Jerome Lunt
1970 S2 FHC - Dark Blue, Red Interior, MX5 Seats
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