Choosing the Right Switch Covers
Posted by Pacer on 16th Dec 2025
What types of switch covers does Pacer offer?
All Pacer switch covers fall into one of two categories: "blank" or "etched." This difference goes beyond the outer appearance. The etched variety is made from a different base material, but more about that later on. For now, let's start by looking at our blank switch covers.
Blank switch covers
Pacer carries three styles of Contura switch covers to match just about any need. As you will see below, these styles are known as Type II, Type III, and Type V and are chosen for their simplicity and elegance.
Type II (ES)
Type II Contura switch covers are made in a rectangular shape, creating a geometric feel. Each switch cover carries raised bumps on the upper and lower sections, giving a clean and elegant look to the switch cover itself.
Type III (EC)
Type III Contura switch covers are designed with three rows of bars that run across the top as well as the bottom of the switch cover. The bars are recessed into the switch cover body and are meant to convey a modern, yet futuristic, look and feel.
Type V (EV)
Type V Contura switch covers are built with symmetrically curved edges, giving a more organic, natural feel to the visual presentation. Their surface is built to be smooth and clean, further lending to the organic feel.
Etched switch covers
Pacer offers laser-etched switch covers, which provide a level of clarity and quality other options cannot match. A permanent marking solution that is ideal for low-light visibility, etched covers will not fade, peel, or chip. These are currently available in one-bulb or two-bulb options.
No Bulb
This type of etched cover does not illuminate, as it has no etching. Currently unavailable, these unetched switch covers are useful as placeholders or to indicate an unused switch location.
One Bulb
When a switch on has two positions (i.e., on and off), there is no need for a second source of illumination. These covers are just as durable as their two-bulb counterparts.
Two Bulbs
This is the etched switch cover you want when a switch has more than two positions (i.e., on-off-on). The two distinct bulbs indicate which state the switch is in.
What options are available for blank switch covers? How are they different?
Each blank switch cover comes with a variety of available options, including body style, body color, number of lenses, lens color, and text/symbol print. In this way, you are given the freedom to build the switch cover you want. Below we will cover some of the options available to give you a clearer understanding of how the options themselves affect the final product.
A. Body Color
Black
Red
White
B. Number of Lenses
No Lens
One Lens
Two Lenses
C. Lens Color
Red Lens
White Lens
Blue Lenses
What options are available for laser-etched switch covers?
Pacer offers nearly 225 options when it comes to laser-etched switch covers. We offer each design in one-bulb or two-bulb patterns to match either style. Pacer's laser-etched switch covers offer an unbeatable, precise appearance that outperforms any other method. They are available in 225 different options, meaning that you can find the exact style you are looking for. Below are a sampling of some of the most popular etched covers we offer.
Anchor Lights
Trim Up Down
Fresh Water
Bilge Pump
Depth Finder
Engine Stop
Nav/Anc Lights
FWD Fishbox
Wiper
To learn more about laser-etched switch covers, you can read our article here.
To see them for yourself, simply click here.
