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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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So awhile back I installed aluminum bezels. And you guessed it, I got super glue on the gauges. I didn't notice it and now that I've tried to fix it I have smudged the oil pressure gauge. My question is 1) do they make white face gauges that slip on specific to the Z06? or 2) what would I need to replace the entire gauge area (the black section).

Would a junkyard z06 instrument cluster be plug and play (I have it disassembled now) or what I need to remove computers and swap them over etc. I haven't had a chance to really look at the cluster.

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Read this first - might help.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=gauge+bezels
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Thanks but I did already read that and the acetone didn't work for me. Any other thoughts on getting a replacement cluster?

Thanks all!
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nitromethane will work, and not harm the plastic (if you're quick during the removal process). Nitromethane is the main ingrediant in super-glue remover.

Though, I don't know if this substance is gentle to the actual lettering on the gauges though.
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nitromethane will work, and not harm the plastic (if you're quick during the removal process). Nitromethane is the main ingrediant in super-glue remover.

Though, I don't know if this substance is gentle to the actual lettering on the gauges though.
Unfortunately I'm passed that as the gauges are now ruined (they are smeared). I am now wondering where I can find a replacement cluster. Does anyone have any leads?

Thanks in advance!
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Unfortunately I'm passed that as the gauges are now ruined (they are smeared). I am now wondering where I can find a replacement cluster. Does anyone have any leads?

Thanks in advance!
Send a PM PACETHIS (Josh) he is an excellent vendor and will take care of you.
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Send a PM PACETHIS (Josh) he is an excellent vendor and will take care of you.
Thanks all.. I did send him a message. Any other options for the gauge faces?

thanks.
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Thanks all.. I did send him a message. Any other options for the gauge faces?

thanks.

I know that ebay, West Coast Corvettes and Ecklers sells some white ones, but I really don't like the looks of them.
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I know that ebay, West Coast Corvettes and Ecklers sells some white ones, but I really don't like the looks of them.

Not only that but they are not specific to the z06.
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