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Old 05-02-2005, 12:48 AM   #1
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What paint to use on gauge needles

What type & color paint works best when painting our gauge needles?
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Old 05-02-2005, 03:27 AM   #2
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Go to a hobby store and buy a small bottle of Testors. I use florescent red/orange.
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Old 05-02-2005, 04:38 AM   #3
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Thanks, I tried some water based fluor?? orange from the hobby section of Wally world, but it would'nt work right. It didn't want to cover completely unless you used 4 coats, then it was kinda thick.
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Old 05-02-2005, 07:01 AM   #4
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The testors stuff will take 2-3 good thin coats too,but will cover good with out looking thick. jmo Randy
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