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Rega Planar 2 Refurb

I'm currently in the process of refurbishing a Rega Planar 2 that I rescued from an attic.

The dustcover and plinth were covered in acrylic paint, which I have carefully removed and restored the dustcover with plastic polish.
I have a RP1 Performance Pack to replace the belt, cartridge and mat; and a bearing upgrade kit.

I have a couple of questions:

1. Has anyone tried/succeeded or have any advice on rewiring the RB250 arm?
2. I'm looking for the decal that should adorn the top of the dust cover, the one I'm refurbishing is missing, if anyone has a broken dustcover with a decal I'd be interested?
chrisroxb

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chrisroxb OP
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Thanks for the responses, I'll take a good look at the sites, threads and services you have recommended.

I'm still keen on rewiring the arm myself, I'm a demon with a soldering iron, and have extensive experience prototyping electronic circuitry, just not played with an arm before. I'm sure with the resources you guys have pointed me to, I'll find out what the job entails.

As suggested, I think I may try Rega directly for the decal. I could replace the dust cover, but I spent so long removing the paint and polishing out the scratches on the one I have, that I'm loathe to abandon it.
chrisroxb OP
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Joel at Audiowood has quite a few parts. I know he has the complete dustcover, but might have a decal/badge.

http://audiowood.com/about.html

Great call on Joel at Audiowood. He has a badge on its way to me now. I know where I'll be going when I have the cash for a piece of Turntable art!
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