Stainless fusebox cover?

Dawn · 15th December 2019, 10:18

Hi guys

Do the stainless fusebox covers need polishing every so often? I ask as I was thinking of getting something sign written on but that wont work if I need to keep it scrubbed up!

roverbarmy · 15th December 2019, 10:22

Stainless usually keeps pretty clean with the occasional buff with a polishing cloth. I've never fancied a metal cover on electrickery though!

Les4048 · 15th December 2019, 10:45

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Originally Posted by roverbarmy

Stainless usually keeps pretty clean with the occasional buff with a polishing cloth. I've never fancied a metal cover on electrickery though!

They usually fit over the original lid so nowhere near the electrics

trikey · 15th December 2019, 11:07

If you have the stainless engraved or laser etched Dawn you will be able to polish it when needed without fear of damaging the lettering.

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Dawn · 15th December 2019, 11:22

I wouldn't know where to start with that Andy! The idea of sign writing it on only came as I work with a lady whose hubby is a traditional sign writer lol!

suzublu · 15th December 2019, 11:32

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Originally Posted by Dawn

I wouldn't know where to start with that Andy! The idea of sign writing it on only came as I work with a lady whose hubby is a traditional sign writer lol!

Ask Cliff, Teflon, he's had his done. I've just left mine blank but with a Rover brass badge stuck on

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Dawn · 15th December 2019, 11:36

I know someone on FB had it done, it might even be Cliff, but it was very, VERY expensive! As I am laid off for 3 weeks I wouldn't afford what that person paid at the moment.

suzublu · 15th December 2019, 11:40

I'm sure you could find a trophy engraver or even a cobbler who would do it fairly cheap.

Rogue · 15th December 2019, 16:04

I don't know how well it would key to stainless but i would guess if you give it a good clean with solvent before painting a coat of lacquer would mean a wipe clean surface.

clf · 15th December 2019, 16:27

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Originally Posted by Rogue

I don't know how well it would key to stainless but i would guess if you give it a good clean with solvent before painting a coat of lacquer would mean a wipe clean surface.

+1 for this.

Rustins used to do a clear lacquer used for external door furniture. Was quite hard wearing, and brushed on, dried smooth. But if you were to go with a lacquer, it would have to be compatible with the sign writer's paint.

15th December 2019, 10:18	#1
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trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,764 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	If you have the stainless engraved or laser etched Dawn you will be able to polish it when needed without fear of damaging the lettering. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Lest we forget..

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Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	I wouldn't know where to start with that Andy! The idea of sign writing it on only came as I work with a lady whose hubby is a traditional sign writer lol!

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Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	I know someone on FB had it done, it might even be Cliff, but it was very, VERY expensive! As I am laid off for 3 weeks I wouldn't afford what that person paid at the moment.

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I'm sure you could find a trophy engraver or even a cobbler who would do it fairly cheap.