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11-30-2008, 07:47 PM
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I finished my gauge needles today
I used Krylon Fluorescent Orange spary paint. The paint is alomst an exact match to the original. In the pic it shows up more red but in person it looks more orange. I very carefully taped the needles off and sprayed them. Let me know what you think.
 
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11-30-2008, 07:52 PM
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looks good. I've been considering doing this too. For whatever reason, the tach and the second hand are yellow, and the rest are a nice orange.
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11-30-2008, 07:53 PM
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Really nice. Makes the gauges look new. I think I may try this myself.
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11-30-2008, 07:55 PM
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the fuel/oil/temp and speedo had to have been shaded.
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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon 1979 280CE 225,200 miles 1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles 1976 240D 190,000 miles 1979 300TD 220,000 GONE but not forgotten 1976 300D 195,300 miles 1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg
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11-30-2008, 07:58 PM
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and the hour hand??? it's weird...I'll probably never know why it is.
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11-30-2008, 08:00 PM
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ohhh
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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon 1979 280CE 225,200 miles 1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles 1976 240D 190,000 miles 1979 300TD 220,000 GONE but not forgotten 1976 300D 195,300 miles 1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg
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11-30-2008, 10:31 PM
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Jimmy L. '05 Acura TL 6MT  2001 ML430 My Spare Gone: '95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black '85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White '80 240D 154K "China"  Scar engine installed'81 300TD 240K "Smash" '80 240D 230K "The Squash" '81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John
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11-30-2008, 10:33 PM
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i fear using spray for my needles because i might miss...
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Current Garage 2008 Mercedes GL320 CDI 188k mi Repair/Work in progress 1994 S350 160k mi Garage Queen & prepping for repairs 2005 E320 CDI 203k mi Healthy & Daily Driver 1994 S350 357k mi Retried as parts car 1984 300TD 214k mi Blown OM617 Poss OM603 Swap?? Sold 1987 300SDL 200K+ 1994 S320 181K mi 2008 E320 Bluetec 127k mi 1999 S420 130K mi 1980 240D 360k mi 15+ Others that has come, stay and gone GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN  1995 E320 SE 220k mi 1984 300SD 350k mi
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12-01-2008, 12:12 AM
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Jimmy L. '05 Acura TL 6MT 2001 ML430 My Spare Gone: '95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black '85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White '80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed'81 300TD 240K "Smash" '80 240D 230K "The Squash" '81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John
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12-01-2008, 12:19 AM
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I used Testors paint from a local hobby store and a cheap paint brush. Its one of the cheapest, easiest, and nicest upgrades you can do to your car.
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12-01-2008, 01:21 AM
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I used my daughters nail polish! Looks great!
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12-01-2008, 11:40 AM
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79, what is the finish on the paint? It looks like satin to me.
Good job and looks good. I also like the "Standard measurement" gauges.  Brings a unique rare look to the cluster.
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12-01-2008, 02:40 PM
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I was thinking of using a nail polish on the needle gauge to get that glossy finish, but idk if i would like it, have anyone done it before???
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Current Garage 2008 Mercedes GL320 CDI 188k mi Repair/Work in progress 1994 S350 160k mi Garage Queen & prepping for repairs 2005 E320 CDI 203k mi Healthy & Daily Driver 1994 S350 357k mi Retried as parts car 1984 300TD 214k mi Blown OM617 Poss OM603 Swap?? Sold 1987 300SDL 200K+ 1994 S320 181K mi 2008 E320 Bluetec 127k mi 1999 S420 130K mi 1980 240D 360k mi 15+ Others that has come, stay and gone GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 1995 E320 SE 220k mi 1984 300SD 350k mi
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12-01-2008, 04:32 PM
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In person the paint looks flat, in the picture it seems glossy. The picture doesn't do the gauges any justice.
DV, thats the oil/temp/fuel gauge you sent me.
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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon 1979 280CE 225,200 miles 1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles 1976 240D 190,000 miles 1979 300TD 220,000 GONE but not forgotten 1976 300D 195,300 miles 1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg
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12-01-2008, 04:37 PM
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Looks good..I had the gauges out one time to fix the odo, and put them back together before I read about people painting the needles. One day something else in there will break and then I'll have to take them out again..then I'll paint them
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1985 300TD-euro 352,000 mi 1974 240D (1?)52,000 mi - has a new home now
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