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lgoldring
#1 Posted : Tuesday, December 28, 2010 3:16:56 AM(UTC)
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Hello Fellow BigM owners, does anyone have advice on cleaning the lenses of gauges (inside)? I have Teleflex Intl Red gauges and after removing from panel, did not want to force off the black lens cover to get at the interior. Thanks in advance for your help!
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#2 Posted : Tuesday, December 28, 2010 11:47:00 AM(UTC)
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The trick is getting the lenses out. Most have the lense rolled in (metal can seam that's rolled over). I pulled one out of a water speedo once, but it was tough not breaking it.

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#3 Posted : Wednesday, December 29, 2010 12:33:31 AM(UTC)
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I can second Jeffs experience. I pulled my synchronizer gauge apart. Had to gently unwrap the metal bezel with a little screw driver. Its hard to do without breaking the glass and putting it back together without it looking all mangled is also a trick.
If I had more gauges to clean I'd either live with it or buy new.
Just my $0.02.

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lgoldring
#4 Posted : Wednesday, December 29, 2010 7:13:53 AM(UTC)
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Thanks all for your responses. I'm going to opt to live with the gauges as it; it adds character !
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#5 Posted : Wednesday, December 29, 2010 7:17:15 AM(UTC)
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“adds character” I think the same about how I and my M look.
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