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Upgrades and Suggestions! => Suggestions => Topic started by: bartjoebob on August 16, 2021, 09:20:21 PM

Title: mitigate, eliminate faceplate wear
Post by: bartjoebob on August 16, 2021, 09:20:21 PM

While replacing the worn out faceplate on my analogue unit I stumbled on some ideas to eliminate to problem of no longer being able to read the temp dial numbers.  These are easy mods from the factory

1) add a 1/4" ID by 3/8" OD stainless washer over the knob post.  This shims the knob higher so it doesn't contact and wear out the faceplate graphics
2) apply a protective film such as automotive PPF to the faceplates.  This virtually weatherproofs and scratch proofs the lettering
3) if #1 and #2 above are not feasible, simply sell a durable sticker to re-apply to an existing faceplate (rather than having to replace the whole metal plate)

Title: Re: mitigate, eliminate faceplate wear
Post by: old sarge on August 16, 2021, 11:05:00 PM

Succinct and to the point!