justfish Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Trying to get a game plan for what I'm going to do w/ my switch panel. It's faded to point hat no writing is left on it. Where do you get new panels? I checked founder pounder and didn't find mine there. I also would be interested in getting one custom made. I don't love my trim tab switches being way up on dash. I've seen guys wrap them, what goes into that and who does it? Also, mines cracked on one corner. I have the corner, and I'm sure can epoxy it back together. Does the panel need to come off to get wrapped? If not that would def be the easiest option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Think this guy does them, http://www.boattronics.net/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 from what I know about wraps, panel would need to come off and all switches removed for a proper job. the last post may be you best bet. understand he does fantastic work, he posted some pics in the past. what I like about his work, he can backlight the panel switch names. big advantage imo. fin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodWorks Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Master Repair in Stuart does them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I ordered the acrylic online, drilled my own holes and used stickers clear coated. Probably have 15 bucks in it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Yes, Master Repair. He converts the switches to circuit breakers. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted September 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Thx guys I'll call those guys. FLDXT, That one you made looks nice. I really like that price too. Did you find a place to cut it to size and then just drilled your holes? Also do you know the name of the switches you have? I have rockers and would be interested in checking out swapping to those while doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 http://www.boatoutfitters.com/marine-grade-acrylic.html They will cut to spec. I sanded the edges to round them off. I cut the holes using drill bits I shaved down on a grinder, I couldn't find "acrylic" drill bits anywhere. A lot of information around about drilling acrylic, but you can't use a normal bit, it will crack the acrylic. I ordered two, one as a tester and the other was the final product in case I messed up.. I had a local sign shop make the stickers. I used adhesive promoter then clear coated over the stickers so the edges wouldn't get caught and come up. The switches are blue seas, on off on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrum Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 You can simply remove your face plate panel and take it to your local engraver and he can duplicate. I just did mine and also replace all switches and activators. As good as new. I have an Pathy 1810 and I believe that your panel is the same as mine. I deleted the analog gauge on the redo because it leaked water and was a duplicate of the digital gauge anyway. Easy peasy to do.....cost about $200.00 to do, but to me I wanted to keep it as original as possible. Boatoutfitters wanted over $200.00 just to do new engraved face panel....no switches and no activators....fyi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyG8r Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 In Adobe Illustrator, I created an EPS file that perfectly matches the factory Hewes 13 7/8" x 3" panel. Though I did add an extra switch. Just had to take it to a local engraver. I dry fit it in my console last night, and the screw holes even lined up. Anyone wants a copy of the file, just PM me your email address. [image]http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag228/harleyg8r/Untitled_zps96209ada.jpg[/image] [image]http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag228/harleyg8r/IMG_0917_zps3d2c6543.jpg[/image] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Can this thread be saved or archived before it gets lost in the abyss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted September 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Can this thread be saved or archived before it gets lost in the abyss? Yes, please before the week things are saved around here is up. :susel: Great ideas on this issue guys. Never thought of getting one cut. Priced one cut to my specs from above link and it was like $13-15 depending on color. That's awesome. Great info to be had here on forum, too bad it gets lost. Good call on saving this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krogers Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Agreed Brad. this is a helpful thread! thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVuPlay Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Bob at Shallow Water Customs Forum name: ShallowH20Cust Bob@shallowwatercustoms.com Boca Raton - Ft. Liquirdale 954-772-1172 Sketched what I wanted for Bob who had Pathfinder template on CAD. Nice, thick, etched through back and able to be backlit with LED. No sticker-panel to peel off later. Bob can add switches also if you want. I rewired everything myself and added my own switches. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Shallow Water My vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Is that file able to be edited or do you have to download ADOBE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyG8r Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Need Adobe to edit it, but you can download an old version for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilized Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Just an FYI for anyone looking to reach Bob, he is no longer at Shallow Water Customs, he split and started his own shop called Inshore Marine Specialties. His number is (754) 265-7420. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSJim Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Master Repair for sure.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldspoon Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 Check out FP Marine : https://www.fpmarine.com/Pathfinder-Boats-switch-panel-p/fp-panelpathfinder689.htm Looks like near original replacements for some of the MBG switch panels Or for custom replacements New Wire Marine https://newwiremarine.com/product/e-panel-builder/#content I haven't used them yet but looks competitve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Seaweed Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 On 9/3/2014 at 11:16 AM, justfish said: Trying to get a game plan for what I'm going to do w/ my switch panel. It's faded to point hat no writing is left on it. Where do you get new panels? I checked founder pounder and didn't find mine there. I also would be interested in getting one custom made. I don't love my trim tab switches being way up on dash. I've seen guys wrap them, what goes into that and who does it? Also, mines cracked on one corner. I have the corner, and I'm sure can epoxy it back together. Does the panel need to come off to get wrapped? If not that would def be the easiest option. Marine Instrument, gauge, switch, electronics blank panels for boats (fpmarine.com) Can not say enough good about these folks THEY called me and asked what color I wanted and we customized my panel to what I wanted and I also ordered all the switches with them for a EXACT replacement of my 1997 Bayfisher See them and call them for any replacement dash switch panel Curt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 If it is jsut faded and not cracked, you can use vinyl wrap over the switch pannel then apply blue seas label stickers (or similar) over it. No, its not perfect or back lit but its under $20 and takes less than an hour. I didn't have a finished product picture, after this you run a razor blade around the edge to get a clean line and apply the stickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 On 3/18/2021 at 2:59 PM, SouthernWake said: If it is jsut faded and not cracked, you can use vinyl wrap over the switch pannel then apply blue seas label stickers (or similar) over it. No, its not perfect or back lit but its under $20 and takes less than an hour. I didn't have a finished product picture, after this you run a razor blade around the edge to get a clean line and apply the stickers. Cool idea What vinyl are you using.... dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, Wanaflatsfish said: Cool idea What vinyl are you using.... dc Vinyl Wrap, same stuff designed for cars etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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