Is there a black-restore product for rocker switches?

PostPost by: timdaw » Thu Jul 14, 2022 10:11 am

I tried the baby oil approach as I also don't like using anything with silicon in it. I also wanted a 'not too black' look, since the dash has not been refinished and I prefer a bit of patina.
I cleaned the switches with acetone on a cotton bud and then applied baby oil. Wiped off the residue and did a second coat. I was very pleased with the result...
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If you prefer the switches to be very black, then I can recommend the Wurth plastic dye product. Actually it's also available in anthracite. It lasts for ages, unlike most other products.
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PostPost by: woodie » Thu Jul 14, 2022 11:28 am

I went down a different path, and made bronze covers (very thin). Polished sides satin fronts then chrome plated..
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PostPost by: smo17003 » Thu Jul 14, 2022 12:47 pm

I've done mine with Satin Black aerosol paint. After cleaning a coat of U-Pol Plast X plastic adhesion promoter, a coat of primer and two coats of paint.
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PostPost by: skyarch » Thu Jul 14, 2022 4:35 pm

I've been using this with good results
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PostPost by: JohnMorin » Tue Jul 26, 2022 5:58 pm

I've just done this prior to fitting my new dash. I used fine wire wool and WD40, works a treat.
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