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Old 13th Sep 2022, 8:38 pm   #1
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In the process of renovating a Sugden A21 and find that the lettering for the rear inputs have worn away. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas of how I can replace them.
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Old 14th Sep 2022, 11:13 am   #2
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This is from a Hifi News review. Oh for the days of Lettraset!

If you search for waterslide transfer on the forum you'll get an idea of what can be done.
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There are still wide ranges of dry-transfer letters available, so I'd have a go! It might be easier than waterslide. I've tried the latter, but have just found my grandfather's stash of Letraset so will try it on my next labelling job.

https://www.mayfairstationers.co.uk/...transfers.html
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They make waterslide transfers for various brands of radios. I might suggest looking on some of the U.S. antique radio forums for the ones you need.

IIRC, There was available a special printer paper that you would use and could print your own labels that were waterslide. I don't remember the details as it was 10-15 years ago.
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There are still wide ranges of dry-transfer letters available, so I'd have a go! It might be easier than waterslide. I've tried the latter, but have just found my grandfather's stash of Letraset so will try it on my next labelling job.

https://www.mayfairstationers.co.uk/...transfers.html
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Works for me with Win10/Firefox browser.

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It's back. Must have been down for a short while when I tried it.

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There are still wide ranges of dry-transfer letters available, so I'd have a go! It might be easier than waterslide. I've tried the latter, but have just found my grandfather's stash of Letraset so will try it on my next labelling job.

https://www.mayfairstationers.co.uk/...transfers.html
Many thanks for the link uncle B, that's just the thing I was looking for!
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IIRC, There was available a special printer paper that you would use and could print your own labels that were waterslide. I don't remember the details as it was 10-15 years ago.
This is available too. The website 'Mr Decal Paper' is commonly quoted. DavidG4EBT has posted a few detailed threads on his techniques for waterslide transfers from inkjet. I did this for a Cropico Thermocouple Potentiometer recently.
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Letraset requires a fair amount of skill - and sometimes luck - to get right. I'd go down the waterslide route and apply a dab of varnish over the top. TBH, Letraset is a greatly outdated product now, eclipsed by the possibilities of desktop publishing.
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Rear panel lettering on the OP's Sugden is white (on a black panel) that is complicated using DIY waterslide transfers.
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The link above has white letraset on page 8.

I've now got that site saved as favourites!

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Thanks for all your replies, will look into the suggestions
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