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08-05-2012, 06:48 PM
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How to remove needles from gauge cluster??
I'm in the process of cleaning up the gauge pod with a new black and chrome bezel along with a good glass cleaning and I would like to freshen up the orange/red paint on the needles as they are faded badly. How do I remove them to paint them? Anyone have any pis of the process?
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08-05-2012, 07:00 PM
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Re: How to remove needles from gauge cluster??
It's an interference fit, on the speedo so gently pull it straight off. If the gauge face is in good shape, cut a slit in a 6" square of paper and slide it around the pin to use as a mask. No needle removal required. I'd do the masks on the smaller gauges.
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08-05-2012, 09:23 PM
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Re: How to remove needles from gauge cluster??
Use a fork, pry em up.
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08-05-2012, 09:35 PM
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Re: How to remove needles from gauge cluster??
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watch it , them suckers fly!
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08-05-2012, 10:00 PM
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Re: How to remove needles from gauge cluster??
What color should they be? More of an orange or red?
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08-05-2012, 10:23 PM
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Re: How to remove needles from gauge cluster??
more orange than red
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08-05-2012, 11:03 PM
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Re: How to remove needles from gauge cluster??
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=524139 For more suggestions search the forum for "needle paint" or "gauge paint". |
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08-06-2012, 06:27 AM
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Re: How to remove needles from gauge cluster??
Thanks for the link. Gonna tackle this some time this week.
 Tony
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