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**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 12-04-2003, 08:48 PM

I have a cluster with a tack vaccum and speed worning and the clear plastic has the air pressure on it what is the best way to take it off without scratching or discoloring the plastic. I need to put the vacuum sticker on it. thanks gary

*Gee_Emm* · 12-04-2003, 08:55 PM

They make stickers like that? I would see if you could use some rubbing alcohol, test it in a hidden spot first, might melt the plastic.

bigvinnie · 12-04-2003, 08:59 PM

Not sure what's available, but if new air pressure lenses or stickers are not available, you might wanna see about selling or trading someone that lens on the parts board before rubbing it off... just a suggestion.

Huck · 12-04-2003, 09:22 PM

I don't believe anyone sells the "air pressure" labeled lense so you might want to trade or sell. You can by a new tach-vac lense for around $40-45. the air pressure is kind of cool if you run air shocks.

Vince M · 12-04-2003, 09:41 PM

I just did mine and I used a few different products to try each. The best one I found is a 3M product called Finish Restorer. It is a very fine polishing compound and if you rub very hard it will take off the paint on the plastic. It also takes out very fine scatches and overall it polishes everything. Give it a try. Another product I tried was a plastic polish. Not much luck there. I tried mineral spirits but it didn't do anything.

724x4a/cchevy · 12-04-2003, 09:52 PM

The white paint on those gauges can easily be scraped off with a razor blade. just dont cut to deep. I put a set of durangedesign white gauges on my truck and thats how i did it. Don't use paint thinner or mineral spirits or rubbing alcohol, they will put a ugly haze on the plastic.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 12-04-2003, 10:12 PM

Does someone want to trade

**too much stuff** · 12-04-2003, 10:25 PM

I don't have one to trade, but would be interested in buying it. Eric

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 12-13-2003, 08:07 PM

vince m where do you get this 3m called finish restorer so I dont have to drive all around looking for it. thanks gary

12-04-2003, 08:48 PM	#1
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	gauge cluster plastic I have a cluster with a tack vaccum and speed worning and the clear plastic has the air pressure on it what is the best way to take it off without scratching or discoloring the plastic. I need to put the vacuum sticker on it. thanks gary

12-04-2003, 08:59 PM	#3
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	Not sure what's available, but if new air pressure lenses or stickers are not available, you might wanna see about selling or trading someone that lens on the parts board before rubbing it off... just a suggestion. __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project Last edited by bigvinnie; 12-04-2003 at 09:02 PM.

12-04-2003, 09:41 PM	#5
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	I just did mine and I used a few different products to try each. The best one I found is a 3M product called Finish Restorer. It is a very fine polishing compound and if you rub very hard it will take off the paint on the plastic. It also takes out very fine scatches and overall it polishes everything. Give it a try. Another product I tried was a plastic polish. Not much luck there. I tried mineral spirits but it didn't do anything. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

12-04-2003, 09:52 PM	#6
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	The white paint on those gauges can easily be scraped off with a razor blade. just dont cut to deep. I put a set of durangedesign white gauges on my truck and thats how i did it. Don't use paint thinner or mineral spirits or rubbing alcohol, they will put a ugly haze on the plastic. __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

12-04-2003, 10:25 PM	#8
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	lens I don't have one to trade, but would be interested in buying it. Eric

12-04-2003, 08:55 PM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	They make stickers like that? I would see if you could use some rubbing alcohol, test it in a hidden spot first, might melt the plastic.

12-04-2003, 09:22 PM	#4
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	I don't believe anyone sells the "air pressure" labeled lense so you might want to trade or sell. You can by a new tach-vac lense for around $40-45. the air pressure is kind of cool if you run air shocks.

12-04-2003, 10:12 PM	#7
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Does someone want to trade

12-13-2003, 08:07 PM	#9
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	vince m where do you get this 3m called finish restorer so I dont have to drive all around looking for it. thanks gary

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