Paint For Gauge Pointers?

horseballz

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Hi Folks,
What is the best type and color of paint for OEM gauge pointers? While I have my 68 instrument cluster apart to install a tach, it seems like a good time to clean the original gauges and refresh the faded pointers. Is model car paint the ticket, or is there some sort of irridescent that's best?
Thanx,
Gene

 

robbz28

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If you arent worried about it being "correct" you can do like I did....when I had my 67 cluster apart I dug through the wife's nail polish collection and found a nice red that worked great.

 

chris66dad

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I used this paint when I restored mine. $2.25
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Fluo...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c4dad9763

Are you also changing out the lights to LED? The same vendor has them and shipping can be combined. just a thought...

 

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Flying Dutchman

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I used my daughters neon nail polish worked great

 

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mr-fixit

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Any good hobby shop will have it- Testor's Fluorescent Red It is a perfect match. I applied it to my 66 back in 1982, and it still looks like the day I painted it.