rusty gauge cluster mount
12-30-2012, 11:11 PM
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rusty gauge cluster mount
I have the dash out of my 70 convertible and noticed that the gauge cluster mount was rusty. The inside is a green color and the back is bare steel.
I would like to remove rust and paint the cluster mount before putting it back together.
Does it matter if I do not paint the inside the same flat pale green color, and can I paint the back side as well, or will that effect the earthing of the gauges and lights.
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Jeremy
I would like to remove rust and paint the cluster mount before putting it back together.
Does it matter if I do not paint the inside the same flat pale green color, and can I paint the back side as well, or will that effect the earthing of the gauges and lights.
Thanks
Jeremy
12-31-2012, 01:15 PM
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The back side was unpainted from the factory, same as the speedo and tach. The interior green helps with cluster illumination.
12-31-2012, 09:36 PM
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Jeremy.. the inside color is what is called "Jade" green.... you can get this from Krylon in a rattle can and it will work great. On the outside... "Dull Aluminum" will make it look close to correct and protect it a tad..
On another note: Car with rusty gauge "cans" as we call them.. usually have a water leak somewhere. Food for thought.
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On another note: Car with rusty gauge "cans" as we call them.. usually have a water leak somewhere. Food for thought.
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