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jr'sbmw · Big Brick Rider Joined: 04 Nov 2008 Posts: 54 Location: Fl

The plastic covering both gauges poor. I see new ones are not available and one I just saw on ebay doesn't look any better. Has anyone tried removing the gauge bezel and replacing the with new clear plastic? Thanks

Scott_Anderson · Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2015 2:51 pm Post subject:

I have heard of one doing that. It's been a couple of years ago.
Not sure if the write up is here or on another forum though.....

Ok here it is...

N41EF · Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2015 7:39 pm Post subject:

I recently replaced my temp gage with a "like new"one from eBay. I still have the old temp gage if you want it for experimentation. If we only had someone on here who made this into a process, I know they could make money fix everyones' delaminated stuff....
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Grunter · Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:09 am Post subject: Temp Gauge

I think the main problem if you split the bezel from the case will be a major problem in getting the item watertight following the work. I don't know what facilities you have commercially where you are, but there are people over here where who will be able to do the work.
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jr'sbmw · Big Brick Rider Joined: 04 Nov 2008 Posts: 54 Location: Fl

Thanks for the replies. That should work.

John Clauss · Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:46 pm Post subject:

I am surprised the Super Glue hasn't caused an issue with the plastic fogging permanently. Super Glue gives off fumes hours after curing and those fumes cause serious issues with fogging. (I am a serious modeler and I have lost clear parts because of this). Also Super Glue is used in crime scene investigation to lift prints off of "soft" things, like plant leaves and such. Maybe you got lucky, but I would find another adhesive.
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whyoldbill · Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 2:30 pm Post subject:

after dripping brake fluid on my temp gauge, I found that it could be be polished back to clear again.
I started with 800 grit wet sandpaper, then 1200, then 2000. I buffed it back to transparent with polishing compound.
I did this all without removing the bezel from the gauge.
The only drawback is that the black paint was polished off the upper part of the rim of the bezel.
A little sandpaper, a little water, a bit of polishing compound and a lot of patience are all you need.

The same technique applies to scratch removal from the windshield too.

Obviously this wouldn't help with a de-laminated lens.
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jr'sbmw · Big Brick Rider Joined: 04 Nov 2008 Posts: 54 Location: Fl

I purchased .080 thick plastic at Lowes for $3 and the replacement fix went well as pictured above. Thanks again.

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Flying Duck · Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 12:58 am Post subject:

The easiest solution is to replace them with brand new VDO gauges. If you search here you can find the correct part numbers but I can provide them if you're too lazy to search.
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dwerbil · Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:51 am Post subject:

Thanks, no need to...it's fixed and on the bike. Zero cost.
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