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Where does one or HOW does one restore the silkscreen lettering on the face panels?I'm working on a Miller CP200 with a S-52e feeder.Both are early 1981 serial numbers with white faces.Problem is, the welder and feeder panels no longer show any letters or numbers.I was thinking a vinyl sticker, but can't find any GOOD & CLEAR pictures of the feeder or welder panel faces to reproduce them as a sticker.Any help would greatly be appreciated. Id like to add this old gal to my fleet.Also, I'm looking for miller p/n 022248. Its the orange indicator band that displays voltage on the panel face.
Reply:Steve ( 7A749 here) did several good posts on restoring faces on machines he was rebuilding that might help you out with ideas. I haven't seen him on recently unfortunately.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=47574http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=37179I didn't go thru the whole list of his posts with "face" as the search, these were just the 1st two that popped out in my memory..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Steves a good guy and I've talked to him before. Thanks for the links!
Reply:I can't find a good picture of a white face cp200 or wire feeder so that I can reproduce them on vinyl.HELP?
Reply:Here is a place that sells the faceplate decals.  They might be able to help:http://www.decalshoppe.com/welder_control_platesLincoln Powermig 255Hypertherm Powermax 45Thermal Arc 161SOxweld 24R OA TorchStill Looking for an Old Round Top Idealarc 250
Reply:One more:http://www.stumpfweldingsupplies.com/Nameplates.htmlLincoln Powermig 255Hypertherm Powermax 45Thermal Arc 161SOxweld 24R OA TorchStill Looking for an Old Round Top Idealarc 250
Reply:No dice morg.....thanks though
Reply:It was worth a shot...Lincoln Powermig 255Hypertherm Powermax 45Thermal Arc 161SOxweld 24R OA TorchStill Looking for an Old Round Top Idealarc 250
Reply:call miller and see if they can help ya out
Reply:If all else fails takes a picture of the current faceplate or someone else's faceplate. Many sign or silk printing shops have the capability to duplicate the faceplate off of a photo.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:Originally Posted by specterIf all else fails takes a picture of the current faceplate or someone else's faceplate. Many sign or silk printing shops have the capability to duplicate the faceplate off of a photo.
Reply:i worked at a sign shop for about 5 years and i know they have graphic artist that can pretty much make you stuff from scratch, give'm a try
Reply:Originally Posted by ironmangqcall miller and see if they can help ya out
Reply:Your better off going with screen print (silkscreen) rather than vinyl stick on graphics. They will last 10 times longer. Any nameplate shop should be able to make a duplicate from your sample if you can find a photo to match for the graphics.good luck.