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Offline 80Chevy4x4

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Cleaning gauges
« on: October 04, 2016, 07:27:46 pm »
I looked but couldn't find any posts on what to use to clean the black backing on  the instrument gauges when the lens is removed. What would be the best way to clean them?   Thanks
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Offline SilverMiner

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Re: Cleaning gauges
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2016, 10:46:32 pm »
In the absence of other replies, I'll chime in.

Use a only a very soft DRY paintbrush or q-tips with NO solvent to gently brush the dust off your gauge. Even water can smear the delicate text on the face depending upon their age. I learned this lesson the hard way.
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Offline 80Chevy4x4

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Re: Cleaning gauges
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2016, 03:35:55 am »
Ok thanks a lot....I know it seems like they are very very delicate...lol.....
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Offline Mr heavy chevy

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Re: Cleaning gauges
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2016, 11:16:29 am »
yeah buy a cheap horse-hair brush at home-depot
simply dust the gauges

i used simple green and it smeared the paint!

clean them as dry-ly as possible
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Offline BlackTomC

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Re: Cleaning gauges
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2016, 10:45:46 am »
Lye or Trisodium Phosphate

I'm kidding

I'd use a BARELY damp microfiber cloth with the extremely light pressure. Take your time.. as others have mentioned, from years of sun baking and UV damage, the paint on the gauges tends to rub off easily.
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Offline 80Chevy4x4

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Re: Cleaning gauges
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2016, 03:56:22 pm »
Heck I went and used some good ol diesel fuel and they came out like brand new...LOL....I am not that stupid  :)   I cleaned them with a good ol can of air and a real fine paint brush until my white cover overs come in  :)
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Re: Cleaning gauges
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2016, 08:00:51 pm »
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D LOL'd out loud at that one
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