Paul Falabella Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 My guages are in decent shape, but some of the needles are a little faded. What color matches the original? Not sure if it is red or an orange/red due to fading. Lens is glass or Plexi?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Krylon 3101 Red-Orange Fluorescent Paint - 11 oz. AerosolUsed with great results --- spray into lid, paint on needles with brush.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Willie, you're a treasure trove of knowledge.... You know we're going to pickle your brain for posterity when you kick the bucket in 80-90 years from now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Excellent,thanks Willie, now I just need someone to hold the wheel while I paint that speedo at 120! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Hey Paul, I'll help with that!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53buickconvert Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Would that be the same color for '53's as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 we're going to pickle your brainI've been working on that for a long time now... and with all the promised beers, it should be no problem. Would that be the same color for '53's as well? Probably... I used it with equally good results on a 51 Ford truck instrument needles. My first attempt at refinishing the needles was on my convertible. I went to paint store and had some custom mixed ($$) that matched exactly the unfaded portion of a gauge. I was way too dark after installation. So I went the other direction and used the fluorescent orange thinking I would have to tone it down a bit, but it turned out to be a dead match.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Not an easy color to find. Lowes, H Depot, Walmart, Advance and two others,no dice. Finally second Sears had it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 If got a Testor's 4 0unce bottle. I got it from a local toy and scale model store ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 OK, did the clock, gas and ammeter.Painted the needles(Krylon 3101 Flour. Red/Orange) Cleaned the lenses(some plastic crazing,nothing to do about that) and wire wheeled the bezels. Look a 100% better.Question. Anything special need to be done to remove the Oil Pressure and Water Temp Guages?ThanksPS These gauges are not fun to remove! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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