Colored letters on E182 Tabs....

[James Gentry <jimg@digital.net>]

Hello, again, folks!

Been away for a while. Had about a million Hammond list letters when I got
back. (Whew) Anyway, As some of you know, I have a Hammond E182, which Al
Goff suggested I scrap. I took your advice to heart, Al, but this was my
grandmother's organ, (she bought it new), and for obvious sentimental
reasons I think I'll keep it. So, since I want to fix the couple of things
that are wrong with it, here goes.....

I was cleaning the dust off of the tabs. I made the mistake of using a
household cleaner, and the two tabs that had red colored letters suddenly
had no letters. I should clarify, there are still letters etched into the
plastic, but the color is gone. Any suggestions as to re-coloring the
letters? I am thinking of something I can fill the letters with, that can be
wiped off or that can be cleaned with a solvent that will not affect the
plastic tabs. Any ideas would be welcome. 

By the way, Al, I still need a sugestion regarding replacing the 12DW7's
with something that will work. I know this organ isn't worth spending any
money on, but I am a tech and will only spend my time, for the most part.

Thanks in advance, everyone, and have a great Holiday weekend.  
All the best,

Jim Gentry
JG Music
jimg@digital.net