06-13-2014, 07:09 PM | #1 |
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gauge needle's
We are cleaning up our instrument panel and want to repaint the gauge needle's. Do you have any suggestions on what paint to use. Wondering if it should be fluorescent orange. If so can you tell us where we can get the paint. Thanks evan 396
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06-13-2014, 07:21 PM | #2 |
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Re: gauge needle's
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06-13-2014, 07:27 PM | #3 |
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Re: gauge needle's
i would use model paint. use flat white for the base coat then fluorescent orange for a top coat, do NOT use a clear coat it will just dull the "glow" effect.
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06-14-2014, 11:27 PM | #4 |
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Re: gauge needle's
You need to use the special fluorescent orange paint designed specifically for instrument gauges. If you don't, the needles will be hard to see at night, even though the gauge is illuminated. You can get it online for very little, and it's worth it.
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06-15-2014, 12:10 PM | #5 |
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Re: gauge needle's
LMC sells the correct needle restore paint for under $10
heres the link: http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/full.aspx?Page=63
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