RIVNIK Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 BTW: Thanks for all the help I've gotten from everyone recently..... I'm still working on it! New problem: can I remove the instrument cluster escutcheons without disassembling the panel or removing the dashpad? The rings each have a set screw at the bottom but I can't see any on top. I removed one set screw and the ring came free at the bottom but something seems to be holding the top. Don't want to mess around with it too much until I know whether it is doable and if I can replace it easily. Any voices of experience out there? Thanks , Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jframe Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 The ring will come off; it's held in with flat wire springs. Just takes a tug. The left hand one will require removing the Speedminder set knob first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 That "Ring" fits into a tab. Pull the part out towards you slightly & lift UP. It will normally come right off UNLESS some how it got rusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KongaMan Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 You can see the flat springs up at the top, a little right of center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIVNIK Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Thanks! Will let you know how my bezel renovation turns out. Chrome outers are badly pitted, but hopefully I can repaint the inner surfaces & polish the lenses & draw attention away from them. Any hints on cleaning & clarifying the lenses would be appreciated Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Let me look, I may have a couple of decent bezels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Curran Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) The lenses will clean up nice with plexiglass cleaner or a plastic lense cleaner from Maguires. Another good product is called "Flight Jacket." Pilots use this product to clean the windshields on their planes. It is made by Shell's Aviation Division and can be found on the internet. It worked great on my old Reatta convertible tail light. Also, when you remove the knob for the speed alert/cruise control setting, there originally was a felt washer behind the knob that prevented dust from getting behind the lense. Most have disintegrated by now but you can make your own replacement easily. Edited February 7, 2017 by Pat Curran spelling error (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petelempert Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Try Novus plexi/plastic/glass cleaner with a moist cotton rag. It made a huge difference on mine. PRL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIVNIK Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Thanks everyone! Great advice. & thanks for looking, Ed. Let me know what you come up with. Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIVNIK Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Well, that turned out to be a snap! Just had to pull a little harder and off they came. I polished the outer surfaces to the best of my abilities, sanded down the corroded inners & hit them w Krylon satin black, the Maguires plastic lens polish returned the scratched lenses to absolute perfection (thanks Pat), and it all went back together without the usual leftover pieces. Looks great but I still hope to find some unpitted bezels ..BTW.... the hard to reach upper bulb in the right hand inst.cluster is easy to get out with the lens off... not so on the speedo side. Guess Ill have to break down & pull the dashpad to get to that one. Roadmaster warned me it was a tough one & he wasn't kidding. My short fat fingers just won't get it. Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmiddy Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Right, Novus is a good product and easy to get. I used something quite similar but from Germany. With smooth circular moves, it came out very clean and removed all scratches after 3 minutes! Amazing!!! Let you inspire and see more pics of the resto of my dashboard I recently did. (Link below in my signature). P.S.: I had the same problem as you with my short fat fingers and I took off the dashpad. (Came out easily and I wanted to renew it aniway, so...) Edited February 9, 2017 by Schmiddy (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJHooton Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Does the speedminder knob just unscrew? I have a 65 Riv too, but the knob doesn’t budge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 IF I remember correctly it has a little tiny allen headed set screw. Tom T. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XframeFX Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) On 2/9/2017 at 8:13 AM, Schmiddy said: Old post? Edited October 14, 2021 by XframeFX . (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Looks like AJHooton searched and found an old thread looking for an answer to his question but it was not addressed in the original thread. Gotta give the guy some credit for searching before posting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 On 2/7/2017 at 8:58 AM, Pat Curran said: The lenses will clean up nice with plexiglass cleaner or a plastic lense cleaner from Maguires. Another good product is called "Flight Jacket." Pilots use this product to clean the windshields on their planes. It is made by Shell's Aviation Division and can be found on the internet. It worked great on my old Reatta convertible tail light. Also, when you remove the knob for the speed alert/cruise control setting, there originally was a felt washer behind the knob that prevented dust from getting behind the lense. Most have disintegrated by now but you can make your own replacement easily. Pat, thanks for the info on the "Flight Jacket". I really enjoy having clean plastic when it is a part of a signal or lighting system. Turbinator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XframeFX Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 On 10/21/2021 at 5:24 PM, Turbinator said: Pat, thanks for the info on the "Flight Jacket". I really enjoy having clean plastic when it is a part of a signal or lighting system. Turbinator Bob. Pat's tip was over 4 years back. The only "Fight Jacket" products now are below: https://www.mypilotstore.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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