Gauge I ruined with Windex
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Gauge I ruined with Windex
I ruined this gauge with windex some time ago so tonight I thought I would take it out and see what I could do. Not perfect learned what I could do better next time. Tell me what you think of the pinstripe. The last pic is an NOS gauge and what this one was like.
1969 Ford F100 Styleside standard cab 360 C6
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sargentrs
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Re: Gauge I ruined with Windex
I think you did a great job!
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1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
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Re: Gauge I ruined with Windex
The speedo design is based on the earlier style gauge the numbers are shorter and the indicators are on the outside of the gauge. I like this style better more industrial looking for the white style bezel. I bought the overlay from LMC because it came with overlays for my tach and vacuum gauges. Since this came with it thought I'd give it a shot. Overlay is priced high. it would have worked better if I hadn't painted the whole background white http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fb/full.aspx?Page=65
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rwilly
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Re: Gauge I ruined with Windex
Looks great!
How did Windex ruin it?
How did Windex ruin it?
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Re: Gauge I ruined with Windex
I don't know what ford used for paint. I've ruined more gauges by using windex or water than I'd like to admit. Takes the white lettering off. If you feel the need to clean the face of a gauge use a clean dry soft cloth ''NO LIQUIDS'. I know it is temping but you will regret it.rwilly wrote:Looks great!
How did Windex ruin it?
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Re: Gauge I ruined with Windex
Windex will definitely take the paint off of a gauge, I ruined a Mustang speedometer like that once. Not sure if the paint just turns to dust after all the years or started out that way, but it is about the equivalent of chalk IME.
Robert
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Re: Gauge I ruined with Windex
I believe Windex contains.... alcohol. And alcohol can act as a solvent.