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LDO · 09-12-2019, 11:32 AM

I am restoring the guage cluster on my 66. I am using Astronauts thread which is great but I was wondering how to clean the actual guages themselves. Like the electronics, behind the faceplates?

soft brush and some type of solvent?

Any advice?

roll_the_dice · 09-12-2019, 01:44 PM

I did not use any solvent, but mine weren't real dirty. I just used my air hose lightly and blew the dust off. I don't remember what pressure I used though. I was afraid a solvent may hurt them more than dirt and dust, but if someone has used something I would love to know too.

**cwcarpenter98** · 09-12-2019, 08:55 PM

I was using some 91% rubbing alcohol to wipe off the dust on mine, and it did not damage the paint or anything like that. It worked pretty good for me and I didn't ruin the cardboard around the bulbs inside

**PGSigns** · 09-13-2019, 06:45 AM

I just use a little contact cleaner on the contacts and light air on the rest. The wires on the gauges are very small and can be broken easily. A q tip works well with a little windex to get the back of the faces if needed.
Jimmy

09-12-2019, 11:32 AM	#1
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,300	Help with guages I am restoring the guage cluster on my 66. I am using Astronauts thread which is great but I was wondering how to clean the actual guages themselves. Like the electronics, behind the faceplates? soft brush and some type of solvent? Any advice? __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

09-12-2019, 01:44 PM	#2
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Help with guages I did not use any solvent, but mine weren't real dirty. I just used my air hose lightly and blew the dust off. I don't remember what pressure I used though. I was afraid a solvent may hurt them more than dirt and dust, but if someone has used something I would love to know too. __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

09-12-2019, 08:55 PM	#3
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,494	Re: Help with guages I was using some 91% rubbing alcohol to wipe off the dust on mine, and it did not damage the paint or anything like that. It worked pretty good for me and I didn't ruin the cardboard around the bulbs inside __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

09-13-2019, 06:45 AM	#4
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Help with guages I just use a little contact cleaner on the contacts and light air on the rest. The wires on the gauges are very small and can be broken easily. A q tip works well with a little windex to get the back of the faces if needed. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic



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