It's my turn to give back since I've learned so much from others.
On the cheap, no machine, professional looking.....here's how:
After reading several threads about labeling, I bought the Decalprofx (see website Pulsarprofx) and it worked quite well. Learned several things from it. Here is what my panel looked like when I finished.
Here is how to do it and will save you some big $$$ if you don't want to make your own dry rub transfers.
Buy the Dry Rub Transfers from Aircraft Spruce. Comes in large and small, white or black. Cost $7.50.
Order a spray can of Sulky KK 2000 temp spray adhesive. Got news for you, this stuff isn't exactly temporary. About 12 bucks. Buy the stuff. Dry transfers work and will stay put.
Same technique as the expensive kit.
Be sure to clean the area you are applying with alcohol before doing anything.
#1 - cut out transfer
#2 - quick spray of adhesive on side of transfer that is going to the panel...do not saturate the transfer...I mean a quick spray from about 6 inches away and 1 fast sweep - no more
#3 - let dry for about 1 minute
#4 - line up and place where you want it (you get 1 shot at this)
#5 - rub the back with something like a popsicle stick
#6 - SLOWLY peel off in 1 steady motion
#7 - use a little alcohol on a paper towel and GENTLY remove any excess glue
#8 - in a few hours, it is almost permanent...if you don't like, remove it now with alcohol...otherwise, you will have to rub like heck to get off.
Whole thing will run you about 20 bucks for switch and breaker labels and will look like it was silk screened. Will also save you a pot full of time by not making your own transfers.
On the cheap, no machine, professional looking.....here's how:
After reading several threads about labeling, I bought the Decalprofx (see website Pulsarprofx) and it worked quite well. Learned several things from it. Here is what my panel looked like when I finished.
Here is how to do it and will save you some big $$$ if you don't want to make your own dry rub transfers.
Buy the Dry Rub Transfers from Aircraft Spruce. Comes in large and small, white or black. Cost $7.50.
Order a spray can of Sulky KK 2000 temp spray adhesive. Got news for you, this stuff isn't exactly temporary. About 12 bucks. Buy the stuff. Dry transfers work and will stay put.
Same technique as the expensive kit.
Be sure to clean the area you are applying with alcohol before doing anything.
#1 - cut out transfer
#2 - quick spray of adhesive on side of transfer that is going to the panel...do not saturate the transfer...I mean a quick spray from about 6 inches away and 1 fast sweep - no more
#3 - let dry for about 1 minute
#4 - line up and place where you want it (you get 1 shot at this)
#5 - rub the back with something like a popsicle stick
#6 - SLOWLY peel off in 1 steady motion
#7 - use a little alcohol on a paper towel and GENTLY remove any excess glue
#8 - in a few hours, it is almost permanent...if you don't like, remove it now with alcohol...otherwise, you will have to rub like heck to get off.
Whole thing will run you about 20 bucks for switch and breaker labels and will look like it was silk screened. Will also save you a pot full of time by not making your own transfers.