Applied the control panel overlay tonight.
To help line it up, I placed the fire button and some of the carriage bots in place.
I started from the top and peeled off the top 3 inches or so and then pressed that in place. Next, I removed the button and bolts as well as the rest of the paper backing. Working from top to bottom, I pressed the control panel into place. I used a plastic edge to help smooth it out.
Turned out pretty good!
The only problem I have is the short overhang on the top isn't holding in place. I'll need to put some adhesive behind it to hold it in place.
Next, I went to work on the carriage bolts. I didn't like the text that was on the top of the bolts. I placed the carriage bolt into my drill and spun it on some 60 grit sandpaper. In no time, the text was gone.
To get a nice smooth finish, I then ran it across some 180, 220 and 600 grit sandpaper.
Much better don't you agree?
So that these don't rust, I want to either clear coat them or paint them. What color should they be?