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Vince Frazier



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:24 am    Post subject: panel finishing Reply with quote
Another option to finish your panel(and any other flat surface) is to
use sign vinyl. There are some wicked patterns available. One that is
particularly popular right now is carbon fiber. Many nice woodgrains
are available too. Browse through some of the vinyl graphics websites
and take a look.

If you find one that you like, you can order it yourself or I'd be glad
to order it and sell you only as much as you need so you don't waste 9
yards of vinyl. I can always use it elsewhere.

You'd want to apply the vinyl after you're done cutting/drilling the
panel. Then just install your stuff over it.

The vinyls are very durable and will last for 9+ years even outdoors.
It should last the life of your plane if you keep it hangared most of
the time. Even if the vinyl gets damaged, nasty, or the plaid pattern
you chose goes out of style, it is relatively easy to remove by peeling
off with a little heat. Then apply some new and your done. No
stripping, no paint fuems, easy.

Check my website for other graphics. And I sell the world's best
performing RV full swivel tailwheels too.

Vince Frazier
Screaming Eagle Graphics and Accessories, LLC
3965 Caborn Road
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
812-464-1839
http://vincesrocket.com/products.htm

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F-1H Rocket, N540VF
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Erich_Weaver(at)URSCorp.c
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:05 pm    Post subject: panel finishing Reply with quote
Vincent:

Thanks for the tip. It hadnt occurred to me that vinyl was an option for
panel finishing and I am now considering going this route. Question: Some
of my instruments fit into their corresponding holes from the back of the
panel, so that from the front of the panel, there is absolutely no
overlapping bezel to hide any imperfections in the hole cut in the panel
and any overlying vinyl that would be applied. Maybe its not a big deal,
but Im concerned that I may not be able to apply the vinyl over my panel
and then cut a hole in it that perfectly matches the hole cut in the
underlying panel. Do you have a suggested foolproof technique? I guess the
upside is that if blow it, I can easily start over.

Related questions: (1) Do you have any recommendations for panel labeling
on top of a vinyl covered panel?
(2) I dont trust matching colors from my computer screen. I assume
suppliers will generally provide samples for this?
thanks

Erich Weaver

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 10:57 am    Post subject: panel finishing Reply with quote
The holes where the instruments are mounted from the
back can be painted black before applying the vinyl.
The hole or imperfections will almost disappear.

Dave Nellis

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Erich_Weaver(at)URSCorp.com


Vincent:

Thanks for the tip. It hadnt occurred to me that
vinyl was an option for
panel finishing and I am now considering going this
route. Question: Some
of my instruments fit into their corresponding holes
from the back of the
panel, so that from the front of the panel, there is
absolutely no
overlapping bezel to hide any imperfections in the
hole cut in the panel
and any overlying vinyl that would be applied.
Maybe its not a big deal,
but Im concerned that I may not be able to apply the
vinyl over my panel
and then cut a hole in it that perfectly matches the
hole cut in the
underlying panel. Do you have a suggested foolproof
technique? I guess the
upside is that if blow it, I can easily start over.

Related questions: (1) Do you have any
recommendations for panel labeling
on top of a vinyl covered panel?
(2) I dont trust matching colors from my computer
screen. I assume
suppliers will generally provide samples for this?


thanks

Erich Weaver



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 2:12 pm    Post subject: panel finishing Reply with quote
Carefully cut a small hole in the center of the instrument hole. Use a
razor blade to cut man slits from the small hole ALMOST to the panel
cutout. Fold the pie-shaped oiece over on the back of the panel and
stretch it before you press it down. Trim the points off with the razor
blade.
Linn
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Vincent:

Thanks for the tip. It hadnt occurred to me that vinyl was an option for
panel finishing and I am now considering going this route. Question: Some
of my instruments fit into their corresponding holes from the back of the
panel, so that from the front of the panel, there is absolutely no
overlapping bezel to hide any imperfections in the hole cut in the panel
and any overlying vinyl that would be applied. Maybe its not a big deal,
but Im concerned that I may not be able to apply the vinyl over my panel
and then cut a hole in it that perfectly matches the hole cut in the
underlying panel. Do you have a suggested foolproof technique? I guess the
upside is that if blow it, I can easily start over.

Related questions: (1) Do you have any recommendations for panel labeling
on top of a vinyl covered panel?
(2) I dont trust matching colors from my computer screen. I assume
suppliers will generally provide samples for this?
thanks

Erich Weaver





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