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Justin36 05-31-2010 07:01 PM

83 Gauge QUestion
 
Can you take the lense out and clean it and the gauges without taking the whole gauge setup out??

RandyP 05-31-2010 07:57 PM

Re: 83 Gauge QUestion
 
Take the bezel and other stuff off and get your lens off, you can then clean it and polish it. At this time just use a small paint brush or something to dust your gauges off and clean them. No real need to pop the gauges out, but you can I suppose if you wanted.

ray_mcavoy 05-31-2010 08:02 PM

Re: 83 Gauge QUestion
 
Hi Justin,

Yes, you can leave the gauge cluster mounted in the dash and just remove the clear plastic lens.

There are a number of polishes on the market for motorcycle helmets, newer vehicle headlights, and such that all do a good job of taking fine scratches out of the plastic lenses. Be extra careful cleaning the gauge faces though ... the needles are pretty fragile, and getting the gauges wet/damp will often smudge the numbers. It's best to use low pressure compressed air and maybe a soft dry cloth for any stubborn dust/dirt.

Justin36 05-31-2010 10:20 PM

Re: 83 Gauge QUestion
 
Thanks guys!


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