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campbelltown
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May 2002
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cleaning gauges
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Sat, 27 July 2002 02:22
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hey,
i have a ra40, just pulled the dash apart to clean the clear plastic that covers the speedo, tach etc.
it is almost like fog. like fogged over, also some parts have a white look to them. i have tried metho, kero, polish and carb cleaner to no avail.
anyone got any suggestions? it looks heaps better with these things clear as they were getting really bad.
wanna get them clean so i can put the dash back together.
nathan
thanks!
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Location:
Tasmania
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: cleaning gauges
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Sat, 27 July 2002 08:47
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I would have thought Kero and metho and stuff would melt the plastic and make it worse? I' not sure I have seen this. I just clean stuff in the sink with dishwashing liquid. Maybe you need new bits.
if it is a surface thing, try a car pollish/wax
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Location:
Tasmania
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: cleaning gauges
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Sat, 27 July 2002 08:48
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I have a set of RA40 gauges for asle as well. nice clear covers.
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Location:
campbelltown
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: cleaning gauges
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Sat, 27 July 2002 09:16
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how much u after?
will to swap or separte the plastic clear covers?
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Location:
c'town, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: cleaning gauges
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Sat, 27 July 2002 09:43
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hey nathan if your gonna buy some of those guages i might put in with u ive been wanting a spare set of oil/vol and fuel/temp.
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Location:
Tasmania
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: cleaning gauges
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Sat, 27 July 2002 11:15
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This is what I have:
RA40 Instriment pannel. Odometer on left (goes to 200km/h), tacho on right (goes to 8 x 1000rpm). indicator lights in the middle top. Clear plastic face, cures up. Perfect condition.
RA40 gauge pannel. Has 4 gauges. OIL pressure and AMP on the top, TEMP and FUEL on the bottom. Has good clear face. Also perfect condition. Both come with the plugs as well, cut from the harness.
I just paid $55 for something similar from a corolla, only that didn't have oil pressure and AMPs. So that gives an idear on price. But I'm fairly soft. whats your offer?
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
May 2002
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 Re: cleaning gauges
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Wed, 31 July 2002 14:05
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To get rid of fine scratches on clear plastic, the best thing to use is a soft cloth and cut/polish with Brasso....comes up like new!
Pedro
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