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drewdude92 · 10-01-2008, 11:00 AM

any tips? or pics?

cdowns · 10-01-2008, 11:37 AM

go to a model store to get the paint and brush

drewdude92 · 10-01-2008, 11:46 AM

would spray paint not work?

**Palf70Step** · 10-01-2008, 12:51 PM

Spray paint can get messy.

You can take a piece of paper and cut a slit in it from one edge. Slide it in/around the pivot shaft for your gauge needle. Overlap the paper a hair (so there is no crack to allow paint thru onto the gauge face) and secure it with some tape.

Paint the needle, when dry remove the paper.

Wheter you brush or spray, remember the needles are old and VERY fragile. IE you can break them easily by messing with them (ask me how I know

)

drewdude92 · 10-01-2008, 01:08 PM

alright ima try that tonight hope i dont get any paint on gauge...haha and i better not break one!! o well thats why someone invented glue...
wish me luck

sneakysnake · 10-01-2008, 01:30 PM

Just dont pull the needles off.LOL There was a post a few years back, I dont think the guy ever did get them calibrated again.

drewdude92 · 10-01-2008, 01:59 PM

o dang im glad you said that i was thinking about doin that...

drewdude92 · 10-01-2008, 10:21 PM

well it went great!! they turned out looking good ill get a pic up in the next few days

retselgerg · 10-01-2008, 10:34 PM

first thing you need is a can (spray can) of KRYLON 3101 "red glowing orange flourescent", a few Qtips, some type of thick paper to slip around the needles to prevent splatter or dribblings, (slit the paper and wrap around until only the needles are exposed then spray some paint into the spray can lid and use a Qtip like a paint brush apply 2 coats about 20 mins apart then allow 2 hours for complete dry time.
-G.Lester

Malibumick · 10-01-2008, 10:56 PM

they are actually removable. it takes some care, but it can be done.

1969stepside · 10-01-2008, 11:26 PM

here is some that i restored and painted teh needles

you need to use folroscent orange for them to look correct and the techinique that i used was the cut the slit in the paper trick and it worked out good cause i sold the gauges for 50 bucks or so

drewdude92 · 10-02-2008, 10:51 AM

I just spray painted them international red lol i prob should of done them orange but i kind of like them red!

**SactoJim** · 10-02-2008, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Spray paint can get messy.

You can take a piece of paper and cut a slit in it from one edge. Slide it in/around the pivot shaft for your gauge needle. Overlap the paper a hair (so there is no crack to allow paint thru onto the gauge face) and secure it with some tape.

Paint the needle, when dry remove the paper.

Wheter you brush or spray, remember the needles are old and VERY fragile. IE you can break them easily by messing with them (ask me how I know

)

I second this process......works just fine.

drewdude92 · 10-02-2008, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SactoJim

I second this process......works just fine.

i third it lol works perfect

10-01-2008, 11:00 AM	#1
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	painting my gauge needles any tips? or pics?

10-01-2008, 11:37 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: painting my gauge needles go to a model store to get the paint and brush __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-01-2008, 11:46 AM	#3
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: painting my gauge needles would spray paint not work?

10-01-2008, 12:51 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,816	Re: painting my gauge needles Spray paint can get messy. You can take a piece of paper and cut a slit in it from one edge. Slide it in/around the pivot shaft for your gauge needle. Overlap the paper a hair (so there is no crack to allow paint thru onto the gauge face) and secure it with some tape. Paint the needle, when dry remove the paper. Wheter you brush or spray, remember the needles are old and VERY fragile. IE you can break them easily by messing with them (ask me how I know ) __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-01-2008, 01:08 PM	#5
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: painting my gauge needles alright ima try that tonight hope i dont get any paint on gauge...haha and i better not break one!! o well thats why someone invented glue... wish me luck

10-01-2008, 01:30 PM	#6
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: painting my gauge needles Just dont pull the needles off.LOL There was a post a few years back, I dont think the guy ever did get them calibrated again.

10-01-2008, 01:59 PM	#7
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: painting my gauge needles o dang im glad you said that i was thinking about doin that...

10-01-2008, 10:21 PM	#8
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: painting my gauge needles well it went great!! they turned out looking good ill get a pic up in the next few days

10-01-2008, 10:34 PM	#9
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: painting my gauge needles first thing you need is a can (spray can) of KRYLON 3101 "red glowing orange flourescent", a few Qtips, some type of thick paper to slip around the needles to prevent splatter or dribblings, (slit the paper and wrap around until only the needles are exposed then spray some paint into the spray can lid and use a Qtip like a paint brush apply 2 coats about 20 mins apart then allow 2 hours for complete dry time. -G.Lester __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno Last edited by retselgerg; 10-01-2008 at 10:38 PM.

10-01-2008, 10:56 PM	#10
Malibumick Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pontiac, Michigan Posts: 40	Re: painting my gauge needles they are actually removable. it takes some care, but it can be done.

10-01-2008, 11:26 PM	#11
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,176	Re: painting my gauge needles here is some that i restored and painted teh needles you need to use folroscent orange for them to look correct and the techinique that i used was the cut the slit in the paper trick and it worked out good cause i sold the gauges for 50 bucks or so __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road Last edited by 1969stepside; 10-01-2008 at 11:28 PM.

10-02-2008, 10:51 AM	#12
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: painting my gauge needles I just spray painted them international red lol i prob should of done them orange but i kind of like them red!



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