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Old 07-23-2017 | 02:00 PM
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Question ~ 97+ cluster needle restoration and LED questions ~

Hi all,
I have an 01' with faded needles, they are pretty much white.
From what I can tell, the needles are clear and the paint is on the bottom.
That said, are the needles removable and what's the recommended way to restore?
Id love to make them blue

As for the LEDs
What are ppl doing to modify the cluster so it can change colors?
My bulbs already have blue tint and still shine green through the gauges.
So clearly just adding blue LEDs wont result in a blue lit cluster.


Old 07-23-2017 | 03:22 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/bhp/gauge-needle-paint
Old 07-23-2017 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
Yes, I am aware of this.
Doesnt answer any questions
Note mine is the NBS cluster that has clear needles
Old 07-23-2017 | 04:29 PM
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The needles are lit from the clear part, so you can use any paint you want

Sand the back to get the factory white paint, and use whatever color you want. Nail polish is pretty common but that gauge paint looks good too (or model paint maybe)
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Yes, I am aware of this.
Doesnt answer any questions
Note mine is the NBS cluster that has clear needles
I would not paint them then.
Old 07-23-2017 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by investinwaffles
The needles are lit from the clear part, so you can use any paint you want

Sand the back to get the factory white paint, and use whatever color you want. Nail polish is pretty common but that gauge paint looks good too (or model paint maybe)
Have you taken needles off without issue?
I hear some ppl had major problems with calibration after removal.

Originally Posted by freegdr
I would not paint them then.
You OBS guys have it easier

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