Labelling on plastic instruments getting worn out

sandhurs1 · 30th October 2007, 08:34

Labelling on plastic instruments
is coming out
..
....
Although it may look a bit weired
this thing annoys me.

Can anything be done like repainting etc
Thanx

esteem_lover · 30th October 2007, 08:56

Nothing can be done about that, IMO. But those do not look like they are genuine. Genuine stems last quite a while (10 Years or more) without peeling off.

sandhurs1 · 30th October 2007, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Nothing can be done about that, IMO. But those do not look like they are genuine. Genuine stems last quite a while (10 Years or more) without peeling off.

Thanx for response
But do not break my heart by saying so....
I am thinking of replacing it with a new one, any guess about cost of this knob/Switch?

snaronikar · 30th October 2007, 10:48

You can do Pad Printing the same. Actually, the process of printing on a plastic is as below: you need to take out the worn out portion make a die for logo/letters that has worn out and you can print the same. The cost may vary between 1K to 3K depending on the design.

Have I scared you? Actually, the above is the correct process of printing on plastic parts by ink. Pls contact any printer who prints on plastics. He will be able to guide you.

mithun · 30th October 2007, 10:51

But is there any way out to stop this fading other than taking care of it oneselves ?

amohit · 30th October 2007, 12:07

wrap it with transparent cellotape!

esteem_lover · 30th October 2007, 13:31

As long as you know which direction to turn it for what, why do you need those prints. If your switches work fine, just leave it as it is.

30th October 2007, 08:34	#1
sandhurs1 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: INDIA Posts: 27 Thanked: 2 Times	Labelling on plastic instruments getting worn out Labelling on plastic instruments is coming out .. .... Although it may look a bit weired this thing annoys me. Can anything be done like repainting etc Thanx
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30th October 2007, 08:56	#2
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,555 Thanked: 456 Times View My Garage	Nothing can be done about that, IMO. But those do not look like they are genuine. Genuine stems last quite a while (10 Years or more) without peeling off.
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30th October 2007, 10:48	#4
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	You can do Pad Printing the same. Actually, the process of printing on a plastic is as below: you need to take out the worn out portion make a die for logo/letters that has worn out and you can print the same. The cost may vary between 1K to 3K depending on the design. Have I scared you? Actually, the above is the correct process of printing on plastic parts by ink. Pls contact any printer who prints on plastics. He will be able to guide you.
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30th October 2007, 10:51	#5
mithun Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,078 Thanked: 127 Times	But is there any way out to stop this fading other than taking care of it oneselves ?
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30th October 2007, 12:07	#6
amohit BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 448 Thanked: 36 Times	wrap it with transparent cellotape!
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30th October 2007, 13:31	#7
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,555 Thanked: 456 Times View My Garage	As long as you know which direction to turn it for what, why do you need those prints. If your switches work fine, just leave it as it is.
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