Dash labels

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Audrey II

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I'm having the dash refinish and on my dash I have stick on translucent labels for every switch they are about 1 1/2" wide and 1/2" high I would like to know if I can order new labels somewhere they are bound to get a little over spray no matter how careful I am. I'm not sure where to even start no search.
 
PIX???? I think Carver used blusea for some labels
 
I'll post pictures tomorrow I have the panel in my truck I'm bringing it to a body shop to prep for paint. I'll take pictures when I get there.
I will try to see if I can make mask covers for then but I don't think it will work out.
Thanks
I just check the blusea site they have a lot of good stuff but the labels I need are a little unusual they are translucent because there are LEDs under them. I will call maybe they just do have them on there site but have or can make them.
Thanks again
 
The lettering in the bluesea labels (at least some of them) are translucent as they also shine LEDs through them. They have several different sizes available, and if you don't see one you like, you can special order them (but that tends to get a bit expensive).
 
Someone gave me a sample I'm going to bring it to check the size they sell them by the pack itKs not a expensive. If they don't fit I will try to mast it when we paint.
 
Find yourself a local Digital Printing Company. Hold a ruler next to the existing labels and take a pic of them to show the printer the size...
 
It looks like I will be able to reuse the labels I have, if not I should be able to use the bluesea labels as they will be on top of the new veneer that I'm making.
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All the tags were removed and the whole panel has been repaint I bought carbon fiber veneer to cover all of the areas that have colored boxes in the picture. I will also cover the instrument panels as well.
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This should be done next week with a little luck.
 
I know a guy that can custom make a boat dash. He does really good work, and usually anodizes the aluminum.

Here is a sample of his work (scroll down the page to see the boat dashes he has done).

http://www.engraver1.com/samples/
 
I'm doing this at budget price the labor is free cost of paint cheap and about $300 for the Carbon Fiber. Total cost of job under $500. This will dress up the the helm. Next thing will be a new steering wheel probably another $300 or so that what it cost me for the last one I bought. I can't wait to see the finished job.
 
Progress is being made I hope to get some more done tomorrow.
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The Carbon Fiber has been installed but I need to cut in all the holes that is the hard part. I'll post the finished pictures next. I need to pick up a bit for my dremel to cut out all the hole and due the instrument panels.
 
I'm going to try reusing the labels, looks like it will work I will be testing that next week. It a slow process I hope to get a little done today.
 
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Originally posted by Robyns Nest

What paint?

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I used car paint and a few coats of clear. It looks great remember this is an aluminum panel not fiberglass the original panel was powder coated but looked crappy. The carbon fiber has been installed and cut outs were made today it coming out great I'm very happy. Tomorrow I hope to finish the dash/instrument panels then all that will be left is reinstalling the labels. I ordered 3m clear 1/2" x 60' roll of double stick tape. I believe this will make installing the labels very easy. I'll post additional pictures soon.
 
One more day should do it. A few more pictures for those of you who might be interested.
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A little testing before I cut the last panels
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Took some experimentation but the router worked out best for the job.
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Hopefully tomorrow I can finish the job.

Update almost done.
Marked up for labels
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label installation
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Instrument/gauge panels
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placed on boat but not fully installed
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The hard part is done just a few finishing touches left now. Time to move on to the bottom paint. Then swim platform installation.
 
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