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redtractor:
Have used Marcel's clock faces on K1 and K2, always thought they were spot on. May not have peeled off backing!

Arch stanton:
Hello Julie.
Firstly thank you for pointing out that the script is on a peel off protective film. I have now removed said film.
But there is still the shadow of the workings.
The point is. Im trying to get everything as right as possible.
I did not say nor imply that Marcels products "were not fit for purpose"
This is probably only an issue with the green faces.
In my original post i purely asked if anyone else had encountered the same. I was not making a criticism of Marcel or his first rate products. Nor had i any intention of getting his products a bad name.
But it is a fact that no light shines through the original green ND faces. So i shall replicate this on the new faces either using vinyl or some other means.
Thank you for your interest & advice.
Regards.
Sean.

Lecram:
A reply from my side:
The first purpose of the face plates is that these look similar to the original faces by day light. That is already a challenge.
The original plastic face plates are made from a special transparent green colored 1.5 or 2mm thick plastic. Unfortunately, these plastic plates are not available in thinner plate than 3mm. I have done a lot of research and I have not found this special colored plastic. All transparant colored plastic sheets are at least 3mm thick and not suitable for these face plates. So I have decided to use a white plastic plate, which works great, but does not have the same appearance with back lights on. That is a compromise. In that way, I can keep the prices at a fair level.

If you use a decal over the original face plates, you will get serious problems when the decal comes loose from the plastic plate after a certain time. My real face plates will last for many years.

I sold thousands face plates and other gauge parts to all parts of the world. Several big distributors like David Silver, CMS, Yamiya, Andy Cepok and others sell my face plates and other gauge parts. I did more than 2,000 gauge restorations. It has never been an issue that the face plates look a bit different at night.

Arch stanton:
Hello.
Thank you for your very clear explanation.
Please do not think i was being critical in any way.
As that was not my intention. All the items i have purchaced from you are very satisfactory indeed. The green faces are a perfect match to the originals.
I was only thinking of blocking any light from shining through by applying a dark green/black vinyl to the rear of the face.
Or by using a coat of paint.
I only asked if anyone else had noticed light penetrating the faces.
I can obviously live with it. And i am greatfull to people like yourself who make restoring our bikes possible.
Regards.
Sean.

Lecram:

--- Quote from: Arch stanton on September 18, 2018, 08:23:09 PM ---Hello.
Thank you for your very clear explanation.
Please do not think i was being critical in any way.
As that was not my intention. All the items i have purchaced from you are very satisfactory indeed. The green faces are a perfect match to the originals.
I was only thinking of blocking any light from shining through by applying a dark green/black vinyl to the rear of the face.
Or by using a coat of paint.
I only asked if anyone else had noticed light penetrating the faces.
I can obviously live with it. And i am greatfull to people like yourself who make restoring our bikes possible.
Regards.
Sean.

--- End quote ---

Hi Sean, I did not think that you were critical. And if you were, you have the right to be critical. I felt responsible to give you a clear explanation.
Greetings from Holland!
Marcel

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