How to take off gauge needles/Trying to paint needles
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How to take off gauge needles/Trying to paint needles
I'm trying to paint my guage needles while I have the dash apart. I can't seem to get the needles to pop off. What is the procedure when removing them?
I Figure I have to weigh the needles (in grams)to offset the weight the paint will add.
I Figure I have to weigh the needles (in grams)to offset the weight the paint will add.
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Here are some pics. I went with orange and it turned out nice. I still plan on painting the black surround a dark gray color. I'm kinda of open. I'll see whats at the paint store.
I used a fork to pry of the needles.
I used a fork to pry of the needles.
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The problem is this was done to my other rx7. The gauges do not read correctly. Oil and temp esp. I've read that adding on weight (paint) will cause the needles to read incorrect.
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Plus, there is a small and carefully calculated amount of preload which causes the needle to return to the stop pin when at rest instead of floating above it.