| Before you begin: Check to see if you
received the proper faceplate insert. Are the numbers the same
as your radio? Does it fit correctly? Although the holes and
text will be the same, many faceplate manufactures made
different widths or heights of the same faceplate. (Just to make
life a little more interesting)
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| 1. |
Have this insert installed by an avionics
shop if you do not have all the proper tools, are not a
qualified technician or are not sure you are capable of
doing this job. |
| 2. |
If your faceplate needs painting,
remove it from the radio. Otherwise, go to #9. |
| 3. |
Tape up the faceplate to protect it
from painting any unwanted areas. These areas include the
colored light, knob & window areas. Do not tape the inside
lip area as this has to be painted. Also tape the backside to
protect from any paint over spray. |
| 4. |
For tan faceplate owners, you may want
to keep the area by the four windows tan. To remove the clips on
the back of the numbered disk is EXTREMELY difficult & the
plastic pieces are expensive to buy if any are broken. |
| 5. |
Fill any dents with a plastic filler or
similar material. |
| 6. |
Lightly sand with a fine grit sandpaper
for good paint adhesion. |
| 7. |
Paint the faceplate with a quality
paint such as Krylon's 1613 Semi-Flat Black paint. |
| 7A. |
If you want a silver border around the
outer rim use a Testors' silver paint stick. They are found in
most hobby stores. |
| 8. |
Remove the protective tape. |
| 9. |
Move the old insert by
prying with a small screwdriver. This allows the light to
show through |
| 10. |
Remove the double face tape backing
from the new inserts. |
| 11. |
Place the new inserts onto the
faceplate. Reinstall faceplate and knobs onto the radio. |
| 12. |
Tell all your aircraft buddies about Aircraft Engravers and place the enclosed sticker on the metal case for future
reference.
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