Ordered new engraved plates for dash

Bud Kennedy · August 15, 2018, 12:42:43 PM

The switch markings are all hard to read after all these years so today I ordered some engraved plates that self stick to the dash to mark the switches.

Oldfart9999 · August 16, 2018, 06:55:34 AM

Don't forget to show us some pics when you get them!!! When you get done Mr. Wood will want his boat back!!!

Rodney

Mike Cork · August 16, 2018, 10:42:06 AM

I was thinking the same thing Rodney. She's going to be very sharp.

Looking forward to pics myself.

Bud Kennedy · August 16, 2018, 10:53:28 AM

I just ordered yesterday and they have shipped today. It was good to find a SC company to do this. The plates are black with white engraving and are 1/2" X 1" I will take pictures when I put them on. FYI each engraved plate was $2.50

Mike Cork · August 16, 2018, 10:55:00 AM

That's dirt cheap.

Lipripper · August 16, 2018, 12:36:50 PM

That's great Bud.

Bassinkorea · August 16, 2018, 06:27:23 PM

Looking forward to seeing the

Bud Kennedy · August 16, 2018, 07:38:52 PM

Darn it. Just realized I ordered the wrong size, I ordered 1/2" x 1" and now I realize they were also available 1/4" X 1"

I think the 1/4" might be the better size. Oh well I will wait to get the 1/2" size to see for sure. Have a hunch I will have to order the some 1/4" but thats ok. I just want what looks best.

Bud Kennedy · August 17, 2018, 10:47:41 AM

The new plates arrived today. Each plate has a self stick 3m tape on the back so it is just a peel and stick deal. I think the size will be ok but won't know until I can get to the boat.

Lipripper · August 17, 2018, 03:50:46 PM

Quote from: Bud Kennedy on August 17, 2018, 10:47:41 AM
The new plates arrived today. Each plate has a self stick 3m tape on the back so it is just a peel and stick deal. I think the size will be ok but won't know until I can get to the boat.

Bud that might be big enough.

Donald Garner · August 17, 2018, 07:49:19 PM

Bud, tks for sharing this. What an idea. I took a paint pen and did mine but they need redone again.

I'm going to look into getting a label marker and redo mine.

Bassinkorea · August 17, 2018, 08:01:47 PM

They look good Bud. I could do with something like that in my boat.

How thick are they?

Bud Kennedy · August 17, 2018, 08:29:01 PM

PM Sent. I put measured with an architects scale and they look like 1/16" Thick

Bassinkorea · August 18, 2018, 07:52:39 PM

Quote from: Bud Kennedy on August 17, 2018, 08:29:01 PM
PM Sent. I put measured with an architects scale and they look like 1/16" Thick

PM received, thanks Bud.

Bud Kennedy · August 23, 2018, 09:02:04 AM

Installed the engraved plates. The size is good for old eyes. Still need to order some more to finish the job but I think these are gonna be just fine.

Pacific NW Ron · August 23, 2018, 09:32:16 AM

Looks great. Size is perfect.

Bassinkorea · August 23, 2018, 06:33:40 PM

Nice Bud. I like those!

Lipripper · August 23, 2018, 06:49:52 PM

They should make it a lot better to know what switch does what.

Oldfart9999 · August 24, 2018, 07:05:00 AM

They look good Bud!!!
Rodney

Bud Kennedy · August 30, 2018, 06:05:08 PM

Ordered some additional plates and they came in yesterday. Anxious to get them put on the boat. This has really worked out well and has been well worth the expense. Each plate cost $2.50 so not really a bad expense at all. Both orders I placed with this company were shipped in just a couple days and the quality is very very good. If I was feeling really randy I would mark my plano boxes with labels similar to these.