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05-05-2004, 12:34 PM
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Gauge Needle Paint
The gauges in my '69 are working well, but the needles are sun-faded.
I'm thinking that there must be a particular kind of paint that soomeone has used to give the needles a stock appearance. Anybody try this or have any ideas? 
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05-05-2004, 12:46 PM
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Testors brand paint
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05-05-2004, 12:56 PM
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Testors worked well.
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05-05-2004, 01:42 PM
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I used Testors flouresent red on mine.
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05-05-2004, 01:59 PM
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Krylon Flouresent Orange.
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05-05-2004, 03:36 PM
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I had a gauge repaired at a local speedometer shop. He repainted the needle, but I neglected to ask him what he used and where he got it. My suggestion: call a local speedo repair shop...
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05-05-2004, 07:09 PM
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I used Rustoleum Flouresent Red/orange. You can even do it without taking the needle off. Use a piece of paper larger than the speedo and cut a slit in it. Slide the paper under the needle and close with scotch tape. Then spray. The color is almos identical to the original. I'll post a pic later
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05-06-2004, 01:10 AM
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Krylon fluorescent orange is what I used- looks really nice. While it's apart, take the time to clean it all up and spray a fresh coat of white or the "puke green" inside. Do a search for more details.
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05-06-2004, 03:24 PM
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05-06-2004, 08:17 PM
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I used Testors
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