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Purkey
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Joined: 09 Jun 2008
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67 instrument cluster question
I'm debating taking the instrument cluster out of the car and cleaning up the plastic edges and trying my hand at painting. What is a good gameplan for cleaning the plastic edges (soap/water, toothbrush and comet, etc)? What color is correct for a general application (matte or glossy finish)? Also, what is a good way to stencil the letters on the cluster (wipers, Lights, etc)? Someone said to use a "paint Stick" to apply to the letters, I also had someone say to use vaseline around the letters so any overage can be wiped off.
Thanks,
1967 Ford Fairlane 500
2-door Club Coupe
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Mon May 30, 2011 4:50 pm |
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hp246
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Joined: 09 Mar 2010
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I had these folks refinish my instrument cluster about 6 years ago. http://www.cvvacuumplaters.com/
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Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:47 pm |
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Purkey
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Joined: 09 Jun 2008
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thanks, I'll give them a call
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Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:41 am |
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Purkey
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Joined: 09 Jun 2008
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I looked up there website, unfortunately the economy has forced them to close down. They did recommend Mueller Corporation &/or Instrument Specialities. Anyone on here use these two companies?
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Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:23 pm |
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hp246
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Joined: 09 Mar 2010
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quote:
Originally posted by Purkey:
I looked up there website, unfortunately the economy has forced them to close down. They did recommend Mueller Corporation &/or Instrument Specialities. Anyone on here use these two companies?
Sorry to hear that, I have been pleased with their work.
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Sat Jul 09, 2011 9:38 am |
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mike22
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Joined: 19 Apr 2008
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I had mine removed and painted by a artist/body shop man. He did a flawless job and it looks better than any Ive ever seen in any shows. He used flat black and a high gloss bright silver. If your in the North Carolina area I can get you his number/location...
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Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:19 pm |
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Purkey
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Joined: 09 Jun 2008
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I live in Alabama. Instrument Specialties estimated <$300 for refurbishment +$50 to silk screen the lettering. I plan to send it off this winter so by spring I will be looking at a new looking cluster
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Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:23 pm |
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