Inst Panel Markings - How to?

Bill Wightman · #1 11-24-2007, 06:50 PM

I'm assembling all the fun stuff back into the interior of my 8, now that the paint's done. The interior is painted with AcryGlo, flattened to a satin finish.

Finishing the interior also brings up the need to apply markings to the instrument panel, C/B panel, all the switches need to be marked, etc. I've seen some truly outstanding work here on VAF which appears to be way beyond what I could do on my Brother labeling machine.

Any better ideas?

jsharkey · #2 11-25-2007, 05:12 AM

I've just sent off for this stuff to do Dry Transfers.

http://www.decalprofx.com/

They have an example of it's use on aircraft instrument panels. Don't know how it works yet but it sounds good.

Jim Sharkey
RV6 - Getting there!!!

grover · #3 11-25-2007, 05:39 AM

russell industries. great folks. dry transfer mfg.

Rick6a · #4 11-25-2007, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsharkey

..........They have an example of it's use on aircraft instrument panels. Don't know how it works yet but it sounds good....

Hey Jim,

I used dry transfers, some purchased from a local hobby shop to do basic labeling on the panel in my 6A. They readily adhered to the textured black wrinkle paint and brushed over with clear sealer, are holding up well. Still, their use is limited to only what I could buy in the way of white letters, numbers, fonts, and sizes. I like the idea of using my imagination and tools to design EXACTLY the look I want.

Thanks for the link. I'm not easily shilled but I'm going to roll the dice on this one too!

N797RV · #5 11-25-2007, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsharkey

I've just sent off for this stuff to do Dry Transfers.

http://www.decalprofx.com/

They have an example of it's use on aircraft instrument panels. Don't know how it works yet but it sounds good.

Jim Sharkey
RV6 - Getting there!!!

Jim,

FYI

I did my panel with the decalprofx system and it came out great. I had to read the directions about three times before I really understood what to do and I did about three trial runs before I got the practical part right, but the final product is great.

L.Adamson · #6 11-25-2007, 07:32 AM

I made decal sheets on the computer, with multiple sets for extras. Some decals have color and some are just black lettering. I added a border to cut around. These include everything from temp. conversion charts to passenger warning labels.

Printed these on Avery "clear" full size label sheets, and then coated with a few clear coats of rattle can spray to avoid smudging.

L.Adamson -- RV6A

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/6...reducedim6.jpg

mgomez · #7 11-25-2007, 07:57 AM

I used Front Panels Express: www.frontpanelexpress.com. For an example of how it look on my RV, look at

http://www.bashingaluminum.com/final...erConsole.html

I like the results, but it's another 1/16" strip of aluminum, so if you're very weight-conscious you might not like it.

Regards,
Martin

mike newall · #8 11-25-2007, 08:41 AM

We did our panel using Exerimental Air CAD system. It gave us a file to cut the panel, it also would help if went to someone like

http://www.engravers.net/

They displayed at Sun n Fun and had some very nice light products on show.

In the end, because we are in the UK, we found a local sign company who could screenprint directly onto the panel before we mounted it. Baked the ink on and it is superb, very professional, white on dark gray.

painless · #9 11-25-2007, 09:03 AM

Brother label maker using clear labels. Find it at any office supply store.

Norman CYYJ · #10 11-25-2007, 09:43 AM

I go to the local engraving shop. They are able to print on all kinds of medium. Have a look around for one in your area, go in and look at their work. You wil be surprised at what they can do for you and not all that expensive. It will come out looking very good. My local shop even does my gas caps.