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Technical => General Tech Discussion => Topic started by: Ford_Crazy on 2009-02-16 06:31

Title: Cleaning Speedometer Background?
Post by: Ford_Crazy on 2009-02-16 06:31
I've got my dash apart for paint and cleaning. Everything looks great but the dull silver painted speedometer background has some discoloration from age.  I tried Simple Green, mineral spirits and even lacquer thinner, but the stains won't some out. I don't want to get too aggressive and repainting the lines looks like too much work.  Any ideas?
Title: Re: Cleaning Speedometer Background?
Post by: shopratwoody on 2009-02-16 18:10
I'm surprised the lac thinner didn't ruin it. If it was me I'd just get another one. Wildhog says he has a
couple laying around.
Title: Re: Cleaning Speedometer Background?
Post by: Ford_Crazy on 2009-02-17 06:48
I worked on it some more with the Simple Green and it's usable.  It looks a lot better with the bezel over it as you don't notice the difference where it's discolored.  Thanks!