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Instrument Panel Switch Labeling

PostPosted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 3:19 pm
by Stevetin
Hello All,
What is everyone using to label their switches on the instrument panel? Label maker? Pre-printed self adhesive labels? Where to buy?
Thank you!
Steve

Re: Instrument Panel Switch Labeling

PostPosted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 3:51 pm
by jjbardell
I used this company on both my Sonex and my Vans. Will be using again for my Zenith.

https://www.engravers.net/materials.html

You can see some results here:
https://rvpilotlife.wordpress.com/2016/08/02/83lj-cabin-panel-design/

Re: Instrument Panel Switch Labeling

PostPosted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 4:24 pm
by Bryan Cotton

Re: Instrument Panel Switch Labeling

PostPosted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 5:37 pm
by GraemeSmith
Label maker - contrasting color on clear.

OR check out these - available in customized 1, 2, 3 and 4 blocks:

https://www.concordaerospace.com/collec ... itch-panel

Re: Instrument Panel Switch Labeling

PostPosted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 8:45 am
by racaldwell
Another option is to use water slide decals (model airplane decals). I printed out all the labels in WORD on a sheet and sent it off to someone with a decal printer. I did this on my RV-6 in 1999 and those decals are still good as day one except where there is frequent finger contact.

Rick Caldwell
Xenos 0057

Re: Instrument Panel Switch Labeling

PostPosted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 9:45 am
by Stevetin
Thank you all for your suggestions, I appreciate the input!
Steve

Re: Instrument Panel Switch Labeling

PostPosted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 10:15 am
by kmacht
I think my packet I bought from EAA with all the registration paperwork for the plane included a sheet of black with white lettering labels. I didn’t have many things to label on the panel as most of it was on the digital EFIS screen so I just used those for things like the starter, mags, and lights.

Keith

Re: Instrument Panel Switch Labeling

PostPosted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 11:28 am
by Spaceman
I painted my panel matte black and then made my labels with a label maker and white on clear labels. Then I clear coated over everything with satin clear, and it made all the clear backings pretty much disappear. I'm pretty happy with how that turned out!

Re: Instrument Panel Switch Labeling

PostPosted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 4:19 pm
by Rynoth
I also used an inexpensive label maker (white letters on black tape). I have not yet had any issues with peeling.

Re: Instrument Panel Switch Labeling

PostPosted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 8:24 pm
by mike.smith
I used the sheets of pre-printed labels from Aircraft Spruce.