| 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. |
For tan faceplate owners, you may want to keep the area
by the two windows tan, however, if you want this section black,
it will need to be removed from the radio to be painted. |
| 4. |
Fill any dents with a plastic filler or similar
material. |
| 5. |
Lightly sand with a fine grit sandpaper for good paint
adhesion. |
| 6. |
Paint the faceplate with a quality paint such as
Krylon's 1613 Semi-Flat Black paint. If you want a silver border around
the outer rim use a Testors' silver paint stick. They are found in most hobby
stores. |
| 7. |
Remove the protective tape. |
| 8. |
Remove the double face tape backing from the new
inserts. |
| 9. |
Place the new inserts onto the faceplate. Reinstall
faceplate and knobs onto the radio. |
| 10. |
If there is no lens in front of the frequency
numbers, you can clean them up by applying some rubbing alcohol or
glass cleaner on a cotton swab and lightly rubbing the digits until
clean. |
| 11. |
Tell all your aircraft buddies about
Aircraft Engravers and place the enclosed sticker on the metal case
for future reference. |
