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Old 04-04-2011, 06:29 PM
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different color gauges using stage gel

those who have done the gauge mod using stage gel, how did u remove the needles off the gauge face without breaking it? there are 2 screws that i unscrewed but its still clinging in the needles. thanks
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Old 04-04-2011, 07:06 PM
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Re: different color gauges using stage gel

gently pry evenly from underneath them.
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Old 04-04-2011, 08:18 PM
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Re: different color gauges using stage gel

here is a picture of the temp gauge, the middle circle thing that holds the need is the piece i cant figure how to detach from the rest, so that the plastic piece with illustration on it comes off. I unscrewed those two screws and tried to gently pry of the needle part, but it wont come off.
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Old 04-04-2011, 08:26 PM
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Re: different color gauges using stage gel

It will come. Just make sure you have even pressure on both sides under the round portion that holds the needle.
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Old 04-04-2011, 08:47 PM
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Re: different color gauges using stage gel

ok i will try it tomoro, will the needles still acuurately work when everything is put back?
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Re: different color gauges using stage gel

It's easiest if the gauge cluster is still in the car. Before you pull the needles off, start the car and allow to warm up to normal operating temp. Then with engine at idle mark the positions of the needles. When installing the needles, just have the engine idling and at operating temp again and line align them with your marks.
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Re: different color gauges using stage gel

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It will come. Just make sure you have even pressure on both sides under the round portion that holds the needle.
I have a "tool" that I use for this, when I made a one-off custom gauge set for my Duster

I'm sure you can buy one, or as I did, make one. Take a standard (slight shorter with a FAT tip) flat-head screw-driver. Then put a 90deg bend in it a few inches from the end. Repeat for another.

Now you have 2 "prying" tools to help it come off. Not ideal, but it gets the job done.
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Old 04-04-2011, 10:33 PM
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Re: different color gauges using stage gel

thanks ridered i will try that, hope fully without scratching the surface of the black paper... i wonder if the gauges will work properly once i put them all back on hope so..
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Re: different color gauges using stage gel

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I have a "tool" that I use for this, when I made a one-off custom gauge set for my Duster
A small fork always worked fine for me.
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Re: different color gauges using stage gel

got em off!! i used a smal pair of nail scissors.
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