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Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:33 pm

I'm replacing all the stock switches on my Thing with sealed toggles mounted on an aluminum faceplate. This car will be parked outside in the weather, with no top, so I need switch labels that are cool looking and durable.

Old-school Dymo embossed plastic labels might work "OK", but I'm looking for something better.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:39 pm

McKenzies has really nice labeling kits you can buy.

Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:07 pm

Fibertech in Santee has great labels. They are plastic with machine cut letters, and only $3.95 ea.

619-448-0221

Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:35 pm

they make dymo label makers with ink letters. you can change font size and style. different type of tape. alot thinner and sticks better. they have come around. there 20-30 bucks at walmart. your talking about the old school raised letter ones?

Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:29 pm

If you wire them in your self really don't need labels to know what they do...

You will know them in about a week or so. I don't have labels on my switches and i know what they all do, just my 2 cents.......

Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:35 pm

I kinda like the no-label idea. I won't have a key, so it might make a good theft deterrent (for at least as long as it takes to run in and out of 7-11).

I have a "modern" dymo labeler I've been using to mark wires while I'm in process. Maybe I'll use it for temporary labels until I get some of the cool pre-made labels.

Thanks for the ideas everyone.

Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:08 pm

I can help you out with some custom cut vinyl lettering....... You can pick size, font and color. They can be either individual words pre spaced, or a strip of color with the letters cut out. Could accent it with a VW logo also!

Let me know if I can help...

Bob

[email protected]

Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:11 pm

dont label them and install a bunch of switches that are duds so only you know how to start it and run it. 4 working switches, 12 duds :lol:

Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:03 pm

these are the ones Fibertech in Santee sells. This company is from Santee too. http://www.k-four.net/Product.aspx?pid=161

Sat Oct 18, 2008 1:58 pm

Know a good pinstriper?

Sat Oct 18, 2008 4:07 pm

OK - I finished the dash plates and installed the switches. It looks like the K-4 Labels will fit - just barely. I'll need to wait until next payday though, since my wife didn't kill me for blowing $200 on switches - but it was close.