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bfr57 · 06-25-2005, 11:26 PM

Anybody have a good paint mixture to paint faded gauge needles?

86swb · 06-26-2005, 01:07 PM

I always use (excuse the spelling) floresent paint and use a soft match stick to apply it to the needles. I put paper with a slit to slid under the needle so no paint gets on the background. I use a rattle can and spray into the lid to get the paint I need.

neonlarry · 06-26-2005, 04:15 PM

^ Rust-Oleum 1955 Fluorescent Red Orange.

Mel Foye · 06-26-2005, 08:37 PM

Read that oil based paints can be thick enough to cause the needle to read incorrectly. Article recommended a water base paint from a hobby store. Two 57 dashes came out very nice. Thin coat.

cheyenne10 · 06-27-2005, 12:55 AM

I can see how to paint needl on tach itself but how about orange center button to keep small black surround black?

fde2blk · 08-15-2005, 07:42 PM

hoby store model paint pens like felt marker but with paint

06-25-2005, 11:26 PM	#1
bfr57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 111	Painting gauge needles Anybody have a good paint mixture to paint faded gauge needles?

06-26-2005, 01:07 PM	#2
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	I always use (excuse the spelling) floresent paint and use a soft match stick to apply it to the needles. I put paper with a slit to slid under the needle so no paint gets on the background. I use a rattle can and spray into the lid to get the paint I need. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 06-26-2005 at 01:17 PM.

06-26-2005, 04:15 PM	#3
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	^ Rust-Oleum 1955 Fluorescent Red Orange. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

06-27-2005, 12:55 AM	#5
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	tach needle I can see how to paint needl on tach itself but how about orange center button to keep small black surround black? __________________ Bob

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06-26-2005, 08:37 PM	#4
Mel Foye Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 42	Read that oil based paints can be thick enough to cause the needle to read incorrectly. Article recommended a water base paint from a hobby store. Two 57 dashes came out very nice. Thin coat.

08-15-2005, 07:42 PM	#6
fde2blk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: wa Posts: 25	hoby store model paint pens like felt marker but with paint



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