Yaesu

[datsun66]

I am looking to replace the plastic covers on my Yaesu FT101 and FL2100b amp.
Does anyone know what kind of plastic should I use to keep it looking original.
Bob.

 

[GnG8d]

On the faces?

About the only I can think of would be to buy a couple sheets of vinyl, like they do lettering and signs with, only clear. You'd have to pull the faces off, apply the vinyl and cut out all of the holes and windows with a razor knive.

 

[packrat]

But that would be Permanent! The plastic protective cover on the radio face was never meant to be permanent. Might want to think long and hard about it before using that approach.

 

[datsun66]

I want to keep it looking original as possible. So with that in mind, the protective covering needs to be the same or as close to factory made.

 

[Peddler]

Why couldn't one use the screen protectors for like an I Phone or an E-Reader.

 

[GnG8d]

But that would be Permanent!

No, it's not permanent. With a heat gun on "lo" or even a hair dryer, it peels right off. I used that stuff for years on my race cars back when I raced.

 

[datsun66]

OK I have found the plastic material that will replace the original that goes on the front of the Yeasu FT101 line. My wife found it in a fabric store and it is used to cover furniture.
She only paid .97 cents a yard. So now I can replace the front plastic and really make the radios look great. Just thought I would pass this info on for the ones who would like to replace that ugly yellowing plastic on the front.