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Heater Knobs
Just wanted to say thank you to the person that gave the tip of using good ol RIT dye to enhance faded heater knobs. It worked like a champ. For the white lettering I used a paint stick provided in a GS-27 scratch kit. Hopefully the white will dry hard and will last a long time...If not I'll use model paint to do the lettering. What a difference...Once again thank you!
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Ditto!
It was Nick Hromyak I believe?
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How about a picture of the results.
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For the white lettering use "White-Out". Bullet proof. Wipe it on and immediately wipe it off. Residue will stay in the groves.
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Woohoo!!! Glad to hear it worked.
Yes, please post pics, maybe we will see each other at CRAB!. Maybe I can see your heater knobs then!  Also, what color RIT dye did you use? TIA
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Late to the party - is this a total bath in straight RIT dye?
John
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Sorry...No before and after pics but I think someone else posted a comparison pic showing new knob and dyed one. The color dye used is "scarlet" and the witches brew is about a pint of water for the whole package (add some salt it "sets" the color). I boiled the water then added the dye. I let them soak in the dye for about 24 hours. The tops of the knobs were "pink" but are now all "red" again. Once again thanks for the tip
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and thanks to 78targa for testing the sol'n.
Here's the link to the thread http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=57202 And the Abstract: before;  after; 
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I am FLOORED by that pic! What a difference.
Fabric store here I come! John
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Damn, I spent the $30. duh
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Awesome to see more people restoring their knobs. I've put mine back on the car and they look great! Unfortunately I bought some before I attempted this project...anyone need a set of new in the bag heater knobs???
Hey Wayne could this make it into Projects for Your Car 101 Vol II??? Cheers
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1969 Porsche 911T 2.7RS Spec with Webbers
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