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67chev · 11-10-2004, 06:55 PM

Can anyone give advice on how to remove the markings on the inside of the dash lens....the center hole where a tach would mount?? Not sure what to use that will remove the paint, but not mess up the lens. Any help appreciated.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-10-2004, 08:07 PM

I would suggest polishing the paint off. The lens can be polished to remove scratches so getting the paint off should not be a problem.

Paint remover would probably work but it might damage the lens.

Jim

Solver · 11-10-2004, 09:14 PM

I have used a single edge razor blade then polish. I used it in a push motion not a scrapping motion. Clear as mud? Just takes patience

67ChevyC10Stepside · 11-10-2004, 11:26 PM

i used CP cleaner and some elbow grease....

Longhorn Man · 11-10-2004, 11:43 PM

Mothers wheel polish and a buffer attachmentn on my cordless drill...no elbow grease required.
Do the outside of the lens and it'll look like new.

67chev · 11-11-2004, 03:36 AM

Thanks guys for all of the inputs!! I won't be doing it for a month or so, but I think Super_Duck will be doing it soon so I will check his out. Thanks again!!

11-10-2004, 06:55 PM	#1
67chev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 458	Dash Lens Question Can anyone give advice on how to remove the markings on the inside of the dash lens....the center hole where a tach would mount?? Not sure what to use that will remove the paint, but not mess up the lens. Any help appreciated. __________________ "SicStee8" Chevy SWB Fleetside, in progress...500 HP 383 w/TriPower, 700r4, 3.73's, Lowered, Shaved Driprail/sidemarkers/handles/ant, Gonna rock!! '96 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 '84 Chevy C/K10 4X4 (FOR SALE)

11-10-2004, 09:14 PM	#3
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	I have used a single edge razor blade then polish. I used it in a push motion not a scrapping motion. Clear as mud? Just takes patience __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

11-10-2004, 11:26 PM	#4
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	i used CP cleaner and some elbow grease.... __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

11-11-2004, 03:36 AM	#6
67chev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 458	Thanks guys for all of the inputs!! I won't be doing it for a month or so, but I think Super_Duck will be doing it soon so I will check his out. Thanks again!! __________________ "SicStee8" Chevy SWB Fleetside, in progress...500 HP 383 w/TriPower, 700r4, 3.73's, Lowered, Shaved Driprail/sidemarkers/handles/ant, Gonna rock!! '96 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 '84 Chevy C/K10 4X4 (FOR SALE)

11-10-2004, 08:07 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I would suggest polishing the paint off. The lens can be polished to remove scratches so getting the paint off should not be a problem. Paint remover would probably work but it might damage the lens. Jim

11-10-2004, 11:43 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Mothers wheel polish and a buffer attachmentn on my cordless drill...no elbow grease required. Do the outside of the lens and it'll look like new.



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