Mine had a chip in it when I bought it and rust had set in in that spot. It
looked less than perfect--and that's not acceptable. I bought a new piece
from Pete at EuroAmerican RV (in Tenn. now I think, then in LA). The panel
cost $99 I think. It had the correct markings "WESTFALIA" and the like on
there as the original.

If you go this route be careful mounting the new panel so as not to chip it
and start the whole thing over again. It seems it more of a coating than a
paint job on the panel. Anyway, mine looks great with the new piece. (My
battery/water level panel was in fine shape, but I'm sure they're available
as well.

Good luck
Jeff
83.5 Westy
LA,CA

In a message dated 2/18/2002 4:32:12 PM Pacific Standard Time,
rangerbrian@HOTMAIL.COM writes:

> Since I bought my westy, the
>  brown paint on the stove knob and battery life panel has been slowly
flaking
>  off bit by bit.