Any ideas... Paint removal??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lucky59 · 07-15-2003, 04:15 PM

I am changing my speedo cluster in my 59. The plastic that holds the numbers is clear, with the numbers painted white. I am making it a white face cluster to match my tach. I am wondering what is the best way to remove the paint from the numbers. I have used a little pin to scratch the paint off, then I have been using a glass cleaner to clean it out(with a Q-tip). Is there an easier and more effective way to get the old paint off??? I know using a thinner or a paint stripper product might harm the plastic so I am not using it. I also have one more question. I know this is a 67-72 message boad but the 55-59 board is silent and not much use asking there, but is there a way to take off the speedo needle, without breaking it? I want to paint it an orange color to match the tach.

Thanks for any help.
Lucky

70c10 · 07-15-2003, 05:10 PM

When I paint needles I use a post card and cut a slit half way up the middle then slide it behind the needle until it stops. No mess and no removal necessary!.

Lucky59 · 07-15-2003, 06:20 PM

That is a good idea, but I also want to paint behind the needle... white to be exact. I guess that I just have to tape up the need and odometer. Good idea 70c10, I think I will use it.
I am also doing another "special" feature to my cluster. I will post pics as soon as I finish. HEHEHE

Lucky

07-15-2003, 04:15 PM	#1
Lucky59 Do you feel Lucky...? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 452	Any ideas... Paint removal??? I am changing my speedo cluster in my 59. The plastic that holds the numbers is clear, with the numbers painted white. I am making it a white face cluster to match my tach. I am wondering what is the best way to remove the paint from the numbers. I have used a little pin to scratch the paint off, then I have been using a glass cleaner to clean it out(with a Q-tip). Is there an easier and more effective way to get the old paint off??? I know using a thinner or a paint stripper product might harm the plastic so I am not using it. I also have one more question. I know this is a 67-72 message boad but the 55-59 board is silent and not much use asking there, but is there a way to take off the speedo needle, without breaking it? I want to paint it an orange color to match the tach. Thanks for any help. Lucky __________________ 1959 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 1969 Chevy Custom C/10 1991 S-10 Blazer Sport 2003 Dodge SX2.0 R/T 2001 Mountain Cat 800 LE

07-15-2003, 05:10 PM	#2
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	When I paint needles I use a post card and cut a slit half way up the middle then slide it behind the needle until it stops. No mess and no removal necessary!. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-15-2003, 06:20 PM	#3
Lucky59 Do you feel Lucky...? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 452	That is a good idea, but I also want to paint behind the needle... white to be exact. I guess that I just have to tape up the need and odometer. Good idea 70c10, I think I will use it. I am also doing another "special" feature to my cluster. I will post pics as soon as I finish. HEHEHE Lucky __________________ 1959 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 1969 Chevy Custom C/10 1991 S-10 Blazer Sport 2003 Dodge SX2.0 R/T 2001 Mountain Cat 800 LE



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