Don't use windex to clean your gauges - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68 TT · 10-03-2010, 10:00 AM

Just a warning. Don't use windex to clean off the gauge faces on your stock gauges. It will remove the stock lettering.

Whatever they used to mark the faces is not a durable material.

Just use a clean dry cloth to wipe them down if they are dirty.

Luckily I had plenty of spare gauges sitting around and didn't have to put the damaged gauges onto my truck.

palposity · 10-03-2010, 10:19 AM

Good tip! Thanks for sharing!

**old Rusty C10** · 10-03-2010, 10:27 AM

yeah most you can use in liquid is some warm water

benoit454 · 10-03-2010, 12:25 PM

don't use thinner on the gauge lens either, we got some overspray on the 84 and thinner turned it all milky now you can barely see anything through it.

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 10-03-2010, 08:55 PM

Lemon pledge will dissolve the writing also. Jay

menace121978 · 10-03-2010, 09:08 PM

i used denatured alcohol on my shift indicator without any problems. i was ready to pull the rag back and see the letters gone though!

it cleaned up nice!

slugish · 10-03-2010, 09:24 PM

Wish Ihad seen this post before I tried to clean mine some years back with degreaser .Ouch!

flamingbig10 · 10-03-2010, 09:35 PM

I used a dry paper towel to wipe the dust off the gauges but it started to rub the lettering off

dswancutt · 10-03-2010, 11:27 PM

Best thing I have found is a cheap 1" 100% pure bristle paint brush. Just use it like a duster.

K30_dump · 10-04-2010, 11:34 AM

I've actually had the lettering blur with just plain water. As mentioned, a dry soft cloth or brush is the safest bet...

Joe

irishman999 · 10-04-2010, 11:43 AM

Has anyone tried compressed air?

10-03-2010, 10:00 AM	#1
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Don't use windex to clean your gauges Just a warning. Don't use windex to clean off the gauge faces on your stock gauges. It will remove the stock lettering. Whatever they used to mark the faces is not a durable material. Just use a clean dry cloth to wipe them down if they are dirty. Luckily I had plenty of spare gauges sitting around and didn't have to put the damaged gauges onto my truck. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

10-03-2010, 10:19 AM	#2
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Don't use windex to clean your gauges Good tip! Thanks for sharing! __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

10-03-2010, 10:27 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Don't use windex to clean your gauges yeah most you can use in liquid is some warm water __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-03-2010, 12:25 PM	#4
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Don't use windex to clean your gauges don't use thinner on the gauge lens either, we got some overspray on the 84 and thinner turned it all milky now you can barely see anything through it. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

10-03-2010, 08:55 PM	#5
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: Don't use windex to clean your gauges Lemon pledge will dissolve the writing also. Jay __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

10-03-2010, 09:08 PM	#6
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Don't use windex to clean your gauges i used denatured alcohol on my shift indicator without any problems. i was ready to pull the rag back and see the letters gone though! it cleaned up nice! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

10-03-2010, 09:24 PM	#7
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: Don't use windex to clean your gauges Wish Ihad seen this post before I tried to clean mine some years back with degreaser .Ouch!

10-03-2010, 09:35 PM	#8
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Don't use windex to clean your gauges I used a dry paper towel to wipe the dust off the gauges but it started to rub the lettering off __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

10-03-2010, 11:27 PM	#9
dswancutt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Franklin, NE Posts: 387	Re: Don't use windex to clean your gauges Best thing I have found is a cheap 1" 100% pure bristle paint brush. Just use it like a duster.

10-04-2010, 11:34 AM	#10
K30_dump Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 164	Re: Don't use windex to clean your gauges I've actually had the lettering blur with just plain water. As mentioned, a dry soft cloth or brush is the safest bet... Joe

10-04-2010, 11:43 AM	#11
irishman999 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reno Ne-VAH-da Posts: 594	Re: Don't use windex to clean your gauges Has anyone tried compressed air?



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