Replacing Wiper Switch Decal
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Replacing Wiper Switch Decal
Has anyone replaced their wiper switch face decal? I have a 1981 and just purchased a new decal for the wiper switch, wondering if anyone has completed this job.
What is the best process?
How did you remove the old decal?
Thanks
What is the best process?
How did you remove the old decal?
Thanks
Burning Brakes
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Well, I was going to replace the one in my 80 until I lost the decal behind the abyss of my sons toolbox. Easier to buy another one.
Anyway, looking at the decal (when I still had it), I was going to slit it were the toggle path was to fit over the wiper toggle shaft. Then I was going to peel some of the backing to position it and then keep peeling and smoothing as I went. Unfortunately, I can tell you if it worked.
Anyway, looking at the decal (when I still had it), I was going to slit it were the toggle path was to fit over the wiper toggle shaft. Then I was going to peel some of the backing to position it and then keep peeling and smoothing as I went. Unfortunately, I can tell you if it worked.
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Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Florida
Well, I was going to replace the one in my 80 until I lost the decal behind the abyss of my sons toolbox. Easier to buy another one.
Anyway, looking at the decal (when I still had it), I was going to slit it were the toggle path was to fit over the wiper toggle shaft. Then I was going to peel some of the backing to position it and then keep peeling and smoothing as I went. Unfortunately, I can tell you if it worked.
Anyway, looking at the decal (when I still had it), I was going to slit it were the toggle path was to fit over the wiper toggle shaft. Then I was going to peel some of the backing to position it and then keep peeling and smoothing as I went. Unfortunately, I can tell you if it worked.
THX
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From: Florida
The one I have is the original on the wiper switch and it is spider webbed. When the lights are on you can see the cracks. I wanted to replace and get rid of the cracked decal on the switch.
Burning Brakes
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From: The Motor City
I replaced it recently for the same reason that you are (the wiper switch's backlight shines through the spider-webbing). It is actually a piece of cake.
1.) Remove the wiper switch bezel housing which pops off easily
2.) unscrew the round switch head
3.) perl off the old decal, including the blue plastic
4.) stick on the new decal
1.) Remove the wiper switch bezel housing which pops off easily
2.) unscrew the round switch head
3.) perl off the old decal, including the blue plastic
4.) stick on the new decal
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I make this part...
The main thing you need to do is make sure you get all the old decal off... and then make sure there is no debris left on the plastic face. If there is anything left on the face when you put the new one on it will show.
Willcox
The main thing you need to do is make sure you get all the old decal off... and then make sure there is no debris left on the plastic face. If there is anything left on the face when you put the new one on it will show.
Willcox