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DetroitIron 03-24-2011 09:16 PM
Wow. I can finally see my gauges
 
After struggling all winter seeing my gauge cluster due to dim lighting, I decided to pull it and rebulb (had two blown bulbs) AND spray paint the interior plastic housing gloss white to help with reflecting the light on the gauges. Cleaned the bezel and even picked up a working volt meter at the local pick-n-pull. I could hardly believe how clear and bright the gauges are now driving at night. Total investment $10
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Telecasterjoey 03-24-2011 09:17 PM
Re: Wow. I can finally see my gauges
 
I just did this too, Big difference!

Rollinsqrbdy 03-24-2011 09:19 PM
Re: Wow. I can finally see my gauges
 
I just re- bulbed mine but never even thought of painting the housing. Great Idea. Thanks.

motornut 03-24-2011 10:39 PM
Re: Wow. I can finally see my gauges
 
did my bulbs in the fall,i hadn't thought of paint either but i've read on here it works quite well...on the list

SCOTI 03-24-2011 11:06 PM
Re: Wow. I can finally see my gauges
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DetroitIron
After struggling all winter seeing my gauge cluster due to dim lighting, I decided to pull it and rebulb (had two blown bulbs) AND spray paint the interior plastic housing gloss white to help with reflecting the light on the gauges. Cleaned the bezel and even picked up a working volt meter at the local pick-n-pull. I could hardly believe how clear and bright the gauges are now driving at night. Total investment $10
Did you use stock replacement bulbs or the 'new' LED style bulbs?

lilpoindexter 03-24-2011 11:10 PM
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:wop:

franky69c10 03-24-2011 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by lilpoindexter (Post 4575903)
:wop:
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Justins76 03-25-2011 12:29 AM
Re: Wow. I can finally see my gauges
 
try a 1816 bulb for the a/c controls to brighten them up too.

DetroitIron 03-25-2011 08:16 AM
Re: Wow. I can finally see my gauges
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 4575891)
Did you use stock replacement bulbs or the 'new' LED style bulbs?
Just stock, but I did ponder the LEDs for a min
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