About a two on a 1 to 10 scale. I'd rather replace a air cleaner bracket. Its tedious (I have big hands). Definitely paint the needles, that paint upgrade is almost as good a repair as the ODO. That part was fun.

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84 300DT Puke Yellow. Totalled after 438,000
84 300DT Orient Red. 169,000 (actual mileage may vary)
2002 Explorer EB (wife's)