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11-25-2017, 07:49 PM | #1 |
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Speedometer Decals
Hi everyone, I'm starting to restore my 1931 Stewart Warner Speedometer. Brattons sells the number decals as the soak in water, slide off and adhere to the odometer wheels or speedometer surface like we did when we were kids building models. Snyders sells vinyl decals with adhesive back for sticking on the speedometer surface and odometer wheels. Which style is better and more authentic looking?
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11-25-2017, 08:50 PM | #2 |
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Re: Speedometer Decals
Good question, and I don't know the answer. I wish someone would paint them, as original.
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11-25-2017, 09:01 PM | #3 |
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Re: Speedometer Decals
Yes, good question. I have both kinds and the vinyl may be easier to install because the water slide may tear easily and turn yellow over time. Some of the new vinyl decals go on with water to help with positioning so check with your vendor.
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11-26-2017, 07:09 AM | #4 |
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Re: Speedometer Decals
Who is the guru for rebuilding speedometers ? I'd ask them.
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11-26-2017, 08:17 AM | #5 |
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Re: Speedometer Decals
Get ahold of Papanick.
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11-26-2017, 12:24 PM | #6 |
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My $.02
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11-26-2017, 06:43 PM | #7 |
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Re: Speedometer Decals
Hay I use the stick on most of the time. With the water kind the (0) on the mile wheels don't mach the speed wheel. And the water kind are very hard to get them to lay flat. But it is all up to the guy that is rebuilding the speedometer. Any with the S/W round most of them are stick on now. But for the Waltham round they are water kind. Hope this helps. papanick
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11-26-2017, 06:49 PM | #8 |
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Re: Speedometer Decals
Dave if you run in to a hard time email me at [email protected] and we will see with we can do. papanick.
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12-13-2017, 05:36 PM | #9 |
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Hay Dave I'm VERY happy you liked your speedometer. papanick
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12-13-2017, 08:14 PM | #10 |
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Re: Speedometer Decals
Another thanks to papanick. Mine came out wonderful! I was going to call him to ask if he would email me the tracking number and the darn thing got back before I got the chance to ask!!!
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12-13-2017, 08:52 PM | #11 |
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PapaNick rocks!
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12-14-2017, 10:02 AM | #12 |
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If you can still read the original numbers, JIST LEAVE THEM ALONE, or you'll be SOOOOOORY!!!
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12-14-2017, 10:43 AM | #13 |
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Re: Speedometer Decals
Most of the one's I have seen the numbers are very bad and you can not make them out any more. But if the numbers are good then just have it serviced.
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