Restoring controls

I'd like to clean up the faded, scuffed, controls on my bike. Taking them off, cleaning them up and hitting them with a few coats of black and clear 'aint too tough.

But I can't figure out how to paint in the lettering. On mine the lettering (run, stop, etc.) are recessed and painted white, yellow and red.

The lettering is so tiny and I can't get any paint in there without smearing it all over the place.

Anybody have any tips? Got any pics of your own restored controls to inspire me?

I think the pros use a syringe to fill the white in.

A friend of mine does these Z1 Controls. Roy

I didnt do it like the pro,s do I did it like a guy that did bowling balls years ago with a crayon. owell worked for me till i get around and change it.

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[quote="roy-b-boy-b" post=463577
I think the pros use a syringe to fill the white in.

A friend of mine does these Z1 Controls. Roy[/quote]

That looks amazing! So a syringe filled with paint then you just drop it in place? Sounds like it's worth trying. Where do I get a syringe?

martin_csr wrote: Have you tried slathering on some paint to fill the lettering, then wiping it off?
I kinda remember doing a test that way using Testors model car paint... I know, I know... not very helpful.

Yeah, it just smeared and made a mess.

I used water base acrylic paint for outdoor use.
Paint lettering with detail paint brush and wipe excess paint off with wet paper towel.

Wow that looks great! I don't know if I have that steady of a hand.

Where did you find the water based outdoor acrylic? Can you get it at a hobby shop?

I think I got them at Walmart.Hobby shop should have them too.
I stripped all switches off, spray paint blocks, baked in oven.

I used a toothpick with model paint on mine. Changed the colors to lime green and red. Looked good sorry no pics.