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Old 05-03-2007, 06:15 PM   #1
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Instrument cluster

On my 1790 GMC instrument cluster there is what appears to be a chrome finish around the outer edge and around the guage openings. Is this just a chrome paint? What is the best way to bring it back to life.
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Old 05-03-2007, 06:32 PM   #2
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Re: Instrument cluster

Old as it is (1790) Doubt there is much hope for it.
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Old 05-03-2007, 09:25 PM   #3
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On my 1790 GMC instrument cluster there is what appears to be a chrome finish around the outer edge and around the guage openings. Is this just a chrome paint? What is the best way to bring it back to life.
Sorry 1970 GMC .
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Old 05-03-2007, 10:10 PM   #4
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Re: Instrument cluster

there is no cost effective way to do it, but you can get a replacement one for 35 or so bucks.
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Old 05-04-2007, 06:57 AM   #5
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It`s not a paint.With repros so cheap,replacement`s the way to go.Before that,you could send them out and get them chromed,then you would redo the black paint or color on GMCs.
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Old 05-04-2007, 10:01 PM   #6
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Guess i'll just have to suck it up and get a new one rather than figure out how it's made, new one up in Canada is $95.00. Thx for the input .
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