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This is a discussion on 64 Speedometer Face within the Flair Birds [1964-1966] forums, part of the Thunderbird Model Years category; Can someone tell me how to approach restoring my speedometer face. The numbers seem like they should be brighter. I ...
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06-20-2003, 12:54 PM
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64 Speedometer Face
Can someone tell me how to approach restoring my speedometer face. The numbers seem like they should be brighter. I assume they were painted at one point, but mine are black.
Should I just lightly brush white paint on the face of the raised numbers, or is there more to it than that? Thanks Bob
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06-20-2003, 01:49 PM
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I had the same problem. I got some chrome model paint and a small brush and brushed the paint on carefully. The paint will only adhere to the raised numbers---came out great much to my surprise.
Joe
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06-21-2003, 12:16 AM
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I agree with joe, i did the same thing,go to a hobby shop and get a real fine camel hair brush for about 5 buck's and a good light and it will look 10 times better! :D
WOODWARD BIRD :cool:
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06-24-2003, 02:05 PM
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The speedomoeter numbers should be silver -- not white. I know a couple of folks who've bought a "silver paint marker" at a hobby shop and restored the number faces that way. That's what I intend to try...and it sounds easier and more precise than using a small paintbrush. Apparently, faded speedometer numbers are a common problem on these cars.
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06-30-2003, 04:09 AM
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The Testors silver paint marker you get at the hobby shop worked great. Pretty foolproof and all of $4.00.
Thanks, guys. Bob
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