Post by phillg on May 18, 2018 21:10:04 GMT
When I got it, my W2400S had a badly scratched and damaged record indicator. It's commonly damaged by removing the mech or servicing the carousel without removing the title board but really it can happen pretty easily.
This is my Record Indicator when I got it:
As you can see, not only was it damaged but someone's had a go at repairing it. From what I can work out, I think they used a screwdriver to scratch a line then used white-out to 'paint' over the damaged parts. The result not only ugly, but you couldn't actually see the record letter/number either.
What you'll need:
To get started, removing the title board and then take out all the title card holders and put them somewhere safe. Turn the board over and inspect the back of the indicator panel.
If required, use a sharp tool (a knife, for example) to remove any thick paint, if you have any (in my case, the white-out). Next, once you're happy, grab the 1000 wet and dry sandpaper, dip it in some water and sand down any scratches from the back of the panel. You might need to do this a number of times. Between sandings, wipe down the back of the panel with some wet towel so you can see how you're doing with the scratches.
When you're happy you've removed the scratches, move to the next grade of sandpaper - 2000. Repeat the previous process, sanding in small circles. This should remove some of the thicker scratch marks left by the 1000 sandpaper.
Next, grab your plastic polish and soft cloth. I'll warn you, this will take time and patience... you're going to polish your plastic indicator between 10 and 30 times. Grab the cloth and put some polish on the end (poke your finger into the cloth and rub it in the wax paste). Using a reasonable amount of pressure, rub tight circles on the plastic for a minute or two, then stop and let it set. Buff it off with the clean side of the cloth and repeat. It will take time, but it will work. Eventually, your plastic will be shiny and scratch free. When I'd finished this step, mine looked like this:
The last step is to cut a small peice of tape to cover the blank space and paint the area.
You'll need to cut the tape 3/8" wide and 7/8" long. Stick the tape to the top edge of the view screen (where the magnifying bubble is) going down towards the "record now playing words". This will prevent you from painting that area to create the "window" - make sure it's straight! Now, cover everything you don't want to paint with tape and paper to stop it getting sprayed. I used a load of tape and sheets of newspaper to cover the rest of the title board and the floor. I lost my photo of this step, so apologies, but I left the bottom of the window uncovered and covered everything else - this allowed me to paint all the areas I'd sanded down.
Follow the instructions for the paint you've bought and spray the paint over the exposed areas. Leave to dry as per the instructions. Peel off the paper and tape (carefully removing your "window" strip. And you should have a restored indicator panel.
(note, I cut my tape 6/8" long and it's a bit short - 7/8" will be perfect).
This is my Record Indicator when I got it:
As you can see, not only was it damaged but someone's had a go at repairing it. From what I can work out, I think they used a screwdriver to scratch a line then used white-out to 'paint' over the damaged parts. The result not only ugly, but you couldn't actually see the record letter/number either.
What you'll need:
- A kinfe
- 1000 wet/dry sandpaper
- 2000 wet/dry sandpaper
- Plastic polish (I used SC Johnson Wax Paste, you can get it from Home Depot)
- A soft cloth
- White spray paint
To get started, removing the title board and then take out all the title card holders and put them somewhere safe. Turn the board over and inspect the back of the indicator panel.
If required, use a sharp tool (a knife, for example) to remove any thick paint, if you have any (in my case, the white-out). Next, once you're happy, grab the 1000 wet and dry sandpaper, dip it in some water and sand down any scratches from the back of the panel. You might need to do this a number of times. Between sandings, wipe down the back of the panel with some wet towel so you can see how you're doing with the scratches.
When you're happy you've removed the scratches, move to the next grade of sandpaper - 2000. Repeat the previous process, sanding in small circles. This should remove some of the thicker scratch marks left by the 1000 sandpaper.
Next, grab your plastic polish and soft cloth. I'll warn you, this will take time and patience... you're going to polish your plastic indicator between 10 and 30 times. Grab the cloth and put some polish on the end (poke your finger into the cloth and rub it in the wax paste). Using a reasonable amount of pressure, rub tight circles on the plastic for a minute or two, then stop and let it set. Buff it off with the clean side of the cloth and repeat. It will take time, but it will work. Eventually, your plastic will be shiny and scratch free. When I'd finished this step, mine looked like this:
The last step is to cut a small peice of tape to cover the blank space and paint the area.
You'll need to cut the tape 3/8" wide and 7/8" long. Stick the tape to the top edge of the view screen (where the magnifying bubble is) going down towards the "record now playing words". This will prevent you from painting that area to create the "window" - make sure it's straight! Now, cover everything you don't want to paint with tape and paper to stop it getting sprayed. I used a load of tape and sheets of newspaper to cover the rest of the title board and the floor. I lost my photo of this step, so apologies, but I left the bottom of the window uncovered and covered everything else - this allowed me to paint all the areas I'd sanded down.
Follow the instructions for the paint you've bought and spray the paint over the exposed areas. Leave to dry as per the instructions. Peel off the paper and tape (carefully removing your "window" strip. And you should have a restored indicator panel.
(note, I cut my tape 6/8" long and it's a bit short - 7/8" will be perfect).
