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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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I got my '67 dash ***** (radio, heater, etc.) re-done today; the black paint had all worn off. After masking one ****, priming it, then painting it, I removed the tape to clean out the excess paint from the little groove with a toothpick and laquer thinner.

What a tedious job getting the paint out of the groove! And I couldn't get it all out because there was some very minor pitting there. Got to be a better way, I thought. So I bought some black, round file folder labels and painted them with semi-gloss (2 light coats). The 3/4" size is perfect; stick 'em on, and there's a perfect edge all around with no paint in the groove. Plus, the stick-on hides any minor imperfections in the chrome.

If they wear off, just remove them and put on new ones; I painted a whole sheet of them. The glue is pretty tough stuff. (And before any of you wise azzes make the obvious joke, no, I will not do your *****!)
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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Oh NOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! The NCRS is gonna getcha ! ! !

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Oh NOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! The NCRS is gonna getcha ! ! !

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That's why I posted it here!
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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Sounds like a good (and cheap) idea. I might just try it. Thanks .

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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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Larry,

Did you use SEM 39143 for the correct finish.

Only kidding.
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