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| computers4kids |
 Aug 5 2013, 06:38 PM
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I need to remove the bezel on one of my gauges to do some custom work. Do you have any tips or tricks for removing the bezel with the least amount of damage? The only thing that comes to mind is very carefully use a small thin bladed flat screw driver and work it slowly around the gauge under the lip.
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| r_towle |
Aug 6 2013, 01:17 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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How about something along the lines of a counter mounted can opener.
The tool sits still, the gauge spins. A knife type attachment gets under the edge and folds up the edge in one turn. A set of graduated rollers rolls it back in place. This might work for all size gauges. Also, do a patent search....should be able to see some drawings. |
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computers4kids tips or tricks for removing bezel on dash gauge Aug 5 2013, 06:38 PM
timothy_nd28 I'm currently working on a machine to do just ... Aug 5 2013, 06:41 PM balljoint Better than a screwdriver, I would recommend makin... Aug 5 2013, 06:43 PM The Cabinetmaker I use a scratch awl (since I have one). Just lay ... Aug 5 2013, 07:23 PM GeorgeRud My guess is that VDO has a machine that crimps the... Aug 5 2013, 07:24 PM toolguy When putting the bezel back on, I use a hand rolle... Aug 6 2013, 09:56 AM
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When putting the bezel back on, I use a hand roll... Aug 6 2013, 10:12 AM r_towle Little screw driver.
When all is done, you will ne... Aug 6 2013, 12:51 PM timothy_nd28 Yep, after being shot down by VDO and other gauge ... Aug 6 2013, 01:05 PM Dr Evil When I was doing gauge repair/customization I used... Aug 6 2013, 02:27 PM computers4kids This is great info...thank you!!
Mark Aug 6 2013, 04:30 PM rnellums A paint can opener has enough curvature of the bla... Aug 10 2013, 01:51 PM computers4kids OK...I started to convert an extra 3.25 911 clock ... Aug 21 2013, 09:25 PM timothy_nd28 How did you remove the clock hands? Aug 21 2013, 09:41 PM computers4kids
How did you remove the clock hands?
When you re... Aug 21 2013, 10:08 PM |
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