IML: '61 Gauge Needle Paint
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IML: '61 Gauge Needle Paint
- From: "Eric" <gearhead@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 00:37:53 -0700
Howdy, I used an off the shelf, Rust-Oleum 'Specialty Fluorescent' spray
paint, item #1955 Fluorescent Red-Orange. The method of application is
important. I applied some Stick It note paper over the gauge face and
shrouded the rest of the gauge w/paper, and put the gauges in a small box. I
sprayed paint into the box but not directly on the needles so that a fog of
paint would lightly affix itself to the needles. I did this a few times in a
day's time so that a very light coating was applied and to the point where
enough paint was on the needles to make an even and thorough coating. The
phosphorescent paint on the needle metal needs to be covered very lightly so
that the glow will show thru the red-orange. Worked great.
Eric
'63 Crown Four-Door
'72 Newport Custom sedan
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I have never done it, but I have heard lots of people say that they have.
Fluorescent paint is what they have said that they use. Eric's working on
his '63 cluster, and I am sure that Jeff Carter at J.C. Auto can tell you,
although he may wish to keep his methods as a trade secret.
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