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Offline kippstakes

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How to remove large black rings from speedometer/tach gauges to paint?
« on: February 13, 2014, 10:59:16 AM »
Subject line kind of says is all. Would just like to pop the black metal ring that holds in the glass off my speedo and tach- not sure what's keeping it on there and don't want to break anything trying.

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Re: How to remove large black rings from speedometer/tach gauges to paint?
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2014, 11:00:51 AM »
You need to remove the thin silver stainless ring. These are available new but costly. I think there may be a tutorial on the forum if you do a search.
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Re: How to remove large black rings from speedometer/tach gauges to paint?
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2014, 11:42:43 PM »
They are a challenge to get off. If you do screw those up I have a new set of those stainless rings for sale in the 'For Sale' section for half the price of new ones  :)
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Re: How to remove large black rings from speedometer/tach gauges to paint?
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2014, 07:28:17 AM »
If you are just painting them, it would be easier to leave everything intact. Use tape and an exacto knife
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Re: How to remove large black rings from speedometer/tach gauges to paint?
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2014, 08:33:13 AM »
Quote from: Mini Mo on February 13, 2014, 11:42:43 PM
They are a challenge to get off. If you do screw those up I have a new set of those stainless rings for sale in the 'For Sale' section for half the price of new ones  :)

Are those OEM or the screw clamps?
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Re: How to remove large black rings from speedometer/tach gauges to paint?
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2014, 12:11:39 PM »
Quote from: Duanob on February 14, 2014, 08:33:13 AM
Quote from: Mini Mo on February 13, 2014, 11:42:43 PM
They are a challenge to get off. If you do screw those up I have a new set of those stainless rings for sale in the 'For Sale' section for half the price of new ones  :)

Are those OEM or the screw clamps?

They are the stainless rings: Check the link below

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=134123.0
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Re: How to remove large black rings from speedometer/tach gauges to paint?
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2014, 10:28:57 AM »
got it licked. thanks, guys.
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