IML: '61 Gauge Needle Paint

["Eric" <gearhead@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Howdy, I used an off the shelf, Rust-Oleum 'Specialty Fluorescent' spray 
paint, item #1955 Fluorescent Red-Orange. The method of application is 
important. I applied some Stick It note paper over the gauge face and 
shrouded the rest of the gauge w/paper, and put the gauges in a small box. I 
sprayed paint into the box but not directly on the needles so that a fog of 
paint would lightly affix itself to the needles. I did this a few times in a 
day's time so that a very light coating was applied and to the point where 
enough paint was on the needles to make an even and thorough coating. The 
phosphorescent paint on the needle metal needs to be covered very lightly so 
that the glow will show thru the red-orange. Worked great.

Eric
'63 Crown Four-Door
'72 Newport Custom sedan
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I have never done it, but I have heard lots of people say that they have. 
Fluorescent paint is what they have said that they use. Eric's working on 
his '63 cluster, and I am sure that Jeff Carter at J.C. Auto can tell you, 
although he may wish to keep his methods as a trade secret.



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