DYI cluster restoration

[troy scott]

i would like to restore my cluster. I've found bits and pieces here and there and many before and after pics. Also a whole section on it in the frequently asked questions, but all the pics are gone. Does anyone know were the thread i'm needing could be found. Thanks a million

 

[kevos37]

Just keep searching around, there is info out there.

No offense, but by the looks of it the interior has been exposed to the elements....And that's not a good thing.

Take it apart and see if it corroded and assess its condition.

Time to start a cluster restoration thread.

Kevo

 

[sproggy]

Here it is: Clusters, Gauges, Speedo & Odo meters

 

[thebigredrocker]

If needed, these guys make sticker kits.
gauge marks GAUGE FACE RESTORATION PACKAGES

 

[troy scott]

If needed, these guys make sticker kits.
gauge marks GAUGE FACE RESTORATION PACKAGES

I saw that but all the post I saw were pretty old didnt know if they still did or not

 

[troy scott]

Here it is: Clusters, Gauges, Speedo & Odo meters

Thanks man that is the one in the FAQ I should of read it farther

 

[troy scott]

I'm assuming use a spray electrical cleaner for the switches and gauges

 

[Martyt]

Perhaps you can start with a cleaner cluster; I think 2 were recently sold (still needed some work) on MUD this week for a reasonable price as I recall. But that is just me looking for the path of least resistance.

 

[dmaddox]

Yes, start with a cleaner/better cluster. Did you recover that from the Titanic wreckage?

 

[troy scott]

Yes, start with a cleaner/better cluster. Did you recover that from the Titanic wreckage?

LOL good grief it's just a little dust never been left outside came out of my rig and worked fine then just needs spit polish and a shinen

 

[dmaddox]

Lol well I hope you get my humor. Clean it up, let’s have a look at her after she’s washed up for dinner. Might have a better idea of what’s on the operating table.

 

[troy scott]

Lol well I hope you get my humor. Clean it up, let’s have a look at her after she’s washed up for dinner. Might have a better idea of what’s on the operating table.

I will admit it may or may not have been living with a rat and or possum in a bucket the last 11yrs

 

[troy scott]

The wash down

ih8mud dobbers!

 

[troy scott]

dish soap for the housings and glass

50% alcohol and simple green for the gauges and a stolen toothbrush

 

[troy scott]

cleaning up nice

i ordered the fiberglass pen for cleaning this guy

stole this dremel from the Mrs to sand off the rivets to remove the face plates worked good

sand blasted all the parts

 

[troy scott]

used some j.b. weld to fill some pitting here

primed with sandable primer

painted the needles white to make the orange POP!

Painted these guys white for light reflection

orange!

 

[troy scott]

a dash of silver charcoal metallic

Satin black for the gauge covers

backing up a little bit i also removed the little light covers in this

kinda in limbo now until i find out if the gauge stickers are still available. my wife said see could make them on her cricket if not. but it would be cheaper in the long run to purchase i'm sure. LOL

 

[thebigredrocker]

Make sure the inside of your cluster glass doesn’t have a haze, smudges, or specs of dust. I will spot that sh!t and call you out

 

[troy scott]

Make sure the inside of your cluster glass doesn’t have a haze, smudges, or specs of dust. I will spot that sh!t and call you out

10/4 LOL

 

[kevos37]

Looking good