• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

white face gauges, what glue to use

  • Thread starter Thread starter old_blue
  • Start date Start date Sep 27, 2006

old_blue

15 Year Member
Nov 3, 2003
1,783
282
124
Sep 27, 2006
#1
  • Sep 27, 2006
  • #1
Well, I got a set off ebay and found that it came with no glue...... anyone have any ideas. they will not stay on with the old glue (too little). need something none corrosive but will stay on even during the hot arizona days.
 

gcwh02

New Member
Jun 20, 2005
515
0
0
pottstown, PA
Sep 27, 2006
#2
  • Sep 27, 2006
  • #2
when i did my white gauges I slipped them right over the old ones. No glue needed
 

old_blue

15 Year Member
Nov 3, 2003
1,783
282
124
Sep 27, 2006
#3
  • Sep 27, 2006
  • #3
how did they stay?
 

gcwh02

New Member
Jun 20, 2005
515
0
0
pottstown, PA
Sep 27, 2006
#4
  • Sep 27, 2006
  • #4
did you get the reverse glow ones that cover the whole background?
 

old_blue

15 Year Member
Nov 3, 2003
1,783
282
124
Sep 27, 2006
#5
  • Sep 27, 2006
  • #5
yes, they have pig tails coming out of the corners.
 

old_blue

15 Year Member
Nov 3, 2003
1,783
282
124
Sep 27, 2006
#6
  • Sep 27, 2006
  • #6
sent you an email
 

old_blue

15 Year Member
Nov 3, 2003
1,783
282
124
Sep 27, 2006
#7
  • Sep 27, 2006
  • #7
I just noticed there is an on/off switch that has to be hit everytime the lights go on to turn on the gauge lights. is there any way to bypass this?
 

Roland69

Sergeant Tangnet
Sep 17, 2005
2,867
3
58
Port Elgin, Ontario
Sep 27, 2006
#8
  • Sep 27, 2006
  • #8
splice into a power that comes on with the lights
 

old_blue

15 Year Member
Nov 3, 2003
1,783
282
124
Sep 27, 2006
#9
  • Sep 27, 2006
  • #9
this won't short it out or anything? it is a switch that has to be hit when the lights come on. then once the lights are switch off then back on, the same switch has to be hit again. it is separate from the light switch
 

old_blue

15 Year Member
Nov 3, 2003
1,783
282
124
Sep 27, 2006
#10
  • Sep 27, 2006
  • #10
should I just splice it is with the power switch that connectors to the 12v source?
 

old_blue

15 Year Member
Nov 3, 2003
1,783
282
124
Sep 27, 2006
#11
  • Sep 27, 2006
  • #11
the red is positive and the black is the ground. the red is spliced into the headlight switch.

the other 2 black run next to each other into a plug. that plug connects into a spring button style switch. each time the lights are turned on I have to push the button for the dash to come on. it won't stay on. Can I just cut these 2 wires and splice them in with the red wire?
 

Mustang78

New Member
Feb 8, 2006
486
0
0
Aberdeen, WA
Sep 27, 2006
#12
  • Sep 27, 2006
  • #12
try it and see...just make the guage switch get power when you hit the headlight button...the hard part will be wiring it all up..which shouldent be too difficult

~Mark~
 

old_blue

15 Year Member
Nov 3, 2003
1,783
282
124
Sep 28, 2006
#13
  • Sep 28, 2006
  • #13
all the wires go into this little box power inverter. I am not sure if it would be a good idea to bypass this or not. I don't want to keep flipping an additional switch each time I turn my headlights on. I don't think I can open the box with out destroying it either. What does the power inverter do ? think I can just get rid of it and wire the gauges into the head light switch alone? (I doubt it)
 

nonglossjason

I did not have intercourse with a sheep.
Jan 27, 2006
138
20
39
Sep 28, 2006
#14
  • Sep 28, 2006
  • #14
post up a pic i want to see them? and what part of az you live in? i just moved from glendale around 43rd and northern
 

old_blue

15 Year Member
Nov 3, 2003
1,783
282
124
Sep 28, 2006
#15
  • Sep 28, 2006
  • #15
i think i have it figured out. I dont think I had a good ground and it kept cutting out. I live in gilbert. where did you move to?
 

nonglossjason

I did not have intercourse with a sheep.
Jan 27, 2006
138
20
39
Sep 28, 2006
#16
  • Sep 28, 2006
  • #16
i moved to vancouver washington, only for a little bit though. DO you go to the pavs? if not its a really fun time.
 

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell
Mod Dude
Feb 18, 2001
43,249
17,932
224
Massachusetts
Sep 28, 2006
#17
  • Sep 28, 2006
  • #17
It would help if we knew what kind of gauge faces you had. There are many different types.
 

blownlxvert

New Member
Nov 3, 2005
48
0
0
endicott n.y.
Sep 28, 2006
#18
  • Sep 28, 2006
  • #18
as far as the glue goes, 3m plastic and emblem adheasive.
 

old_blue

15 Year Member
Nov 3, 2003
1,783
282
124
Sep 28, 2006
#19
  • Sep 28, 2006
  • #19
sweet thanks
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

L
Car has been overheating. Not sure what is causing it. Any help would be appreciated.
  • Luckysgirl
  • Jun 2, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
104
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Jun 2, 2026
Luckysgirl
L
Hard to start when engine is cold
  • 86_Capri
  • Mar 11, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
32
Views
952
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jun 21, 2026
CAMTWO1070
Fuel Pressure Regulator or something else?
  • SuperStang83
  • Nov 17, 2024
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
14
Views
601
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Nov 25, 2024
BrightVa
B
Electrical Innovate PSB-1 is DOA? Am I an idiot? All plausable. Please Help
  • Dontknowchit
  • Apr 26, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
1
Views
452
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Apr 26, 2025
Dontknowchit
What's your tow rig?
  • LILCBRA
  • May 31, 2026
  • Other Auto Tech
Replies
3
Views
130
Other Auto Tech May 31, 2026
LILCBRA
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?