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How do I repaint my AR timer and keep the CD logo?

Sun Dec 20, 2020 5:01 pm

I have reached a bit of a stump here, I notice that the CD logo on my AR timer is actually painted on, just like the yellow paint around it. I dont really know how i could repaint that logo onto my AR timer when i get around to it, it's not like I can just go out there and buy a stencil that's just the right size as the logo on my timer. With that said, any suggestions?

F.I.Y. the logo is chipped off in some places, just in case you were wondering

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Re: How do I repaint my AR timer and keep the CD logo?

Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:54 pm

Hello, why did you don't put a sticker on it? It is a better idea to be honest even if it's "cheaper"
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Re: How do I repaint my AR timer and keep the CD logo?

Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:27 am

sheppardpat47 wrote:
Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:54 pm
Hello, why did you don't put a sticker on it? It is a better idea to be honest even if it's "cheaper"
It's likely going to be reintroduced to a bit of water and/or moisture at some point.
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Re: How do I repaint my AR timer and keep the CD logo?

Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:35 am

katzjeza wrote:
Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:27 am
sheppardpat47 wrote:
Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:54 pm
Hello, why did you don't put a sticker on it? It is a better idea to be honest even if it's "cheaper"
It's likely going to be reintroduced to a bit of water and/or moisture at some point.
AR timers are neither NEMA 4X or IP rated. They cannot be installed in wet locations unless you want to damage your timer.

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Re: How do I repaint my AR timer and keep the CD logo?

Mon Dec 21, 2020 3:25 am

JasonC wrote:
Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:35 am
katzjeza wrote:
Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:27 am
sheppardpat47 wrote:
Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:54 pm
Hello, why did you don't put a sticker on it? It is a better idea to be honest even if it's "cheaper"
It's likely going to be reintroduced to a bit of water and/or moisture at some point.
AR timers are neither NEMA 4X or IP rated. They cannot be installed in wet locations unless you want to damage your timer.
Oh I know, but my cabinet is pretty janky, I'm surprised it survived for the 50 years it did.

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Re: How do I repaint my AR timer and keep the CD logo?

Mon Dec 21, 2020 3:57 am

Most industrial electric suppliers have replacement equipment cabinets. My local parish uses some to house power connections for the yearly festival.
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Re: How do I repaint my AR timer and keep the CD logo?

Thu Dec 24, 2020 6:49 am

Using a sticker would be the best idea, and if your refurbished cabinets themselves are going to be outside and you dont want them to get damaged a good idea would just be to put a much larger plywood box around them. I think Hawaii did that with their sirens if I remember correctly putting the controller and its steel cabinets encased inside a larger wood box.
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Re: How do I repaint my AR timer and keep the CD logo?

Sun Dec 27, 2020 3:55 am

If you want to keep the originally painted logo, I recommend making a stencil of the original (perhaps get a piece of see-through paper and trace over it with a compass to match the shape), then use that stencil to make a round cover made of painter's tape. then just cover the original and strip/paint away. I'm no expert here, but that would be a likely way to keep it original.
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