Gauge Bezel and Trim Rings - INSTALLED!!
01-05-2012, 04:25 PM
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Gauge Bezel and Trim Rings - INSTALLED!!
I finally got around to installing the gauge trim rings and hydrocarbon gauge cluster bezel that has been sitting on the bench for about a year now. One of my customers' (Jack Tipton) offered to do it for me but I had some time off over the holidays and tackled the job myself. It is a very easy install. One trick I learned about the trim rings is to get the flow control superglue so that you can just put a pin point sized drop on several places while holding the ring in your hand. Then all you have to do is put it in place and hold it for a few seconds. No mess. Steering wheel is next
(It also has been sitting on the bench for a year) Stay tuned
(It also has been sitting on the bench for a year) Stay tuned
01-05-2012, 05:58 PM
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Very nice mod
I liked the rings when I had them on my old 97, but even though I used good super glue, my rings would fall off after a few months, especilly in cold weather.
Not sure why that was.
I liked the rings when I had them on my old 97, but even though I used good super glue, my rings would fall off after a few months, especilly in cold weather.
Not sure why that was.
01-05-2012, 10:30 PM
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Looks great - too bad the C5 didn't come with them on the car from the factory.
01-05-2012, 11:01 PM
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[SIZE="4"]....One trick I learned about the trim rings is to get the flow control superglue so that you can just put a pin point sized drop on several places while holding the ring in your hand. Then all you have to do is put it in place and hold it for a few seconds. No mess....
You did a nice job. If you're for hire to re-do mine, send me a PM.
01-06-2012, 01:25 AM
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C5 Gauge cluster mods, are, to me, one of the most rewarding interior mods. I have done two (my '99, and my wife's '01) and they turned out great. Thanks to the abundance of info here, I had almost no difficulty in doing them myself.
Congratulations on a job well done.
Wife's '01. Faces, trim rings, and painted cluster/dash housing.
My '99. Painted entire cluster/dash housing.
Congratulations on a job well done.
Wife's '01. Faces, trim rings, and painted cluster/dash housing.
My '99. Painted entire cluster/dash housing.
01-06-2012, 08:06 AM
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Prep with denatured alcohol is the key to the rings staying on forever...pinpointing the super glue is the other key.
01-06-2012, 10:23 AM
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Had the same thing happen to me on a bumpy road, I searched the forums here and seems like this is a somewhat common issue with the super glue. The recommended fix was to use black silicone adhesive, it maintains it flexibility. Did that a couple of years ago and so far no issues.
01-06-2012, 10:49 AM
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Had the same thing happen to me on a bumpy road, I searched the forums here and seems like this is a somewhat common issue with the super glue. The recommended fix was to use black silicone adhesive, it maintains it flexibility. Did that a couple of years ago and so far no issues.
where did you buy that . Home Depot? or a car parts store ?
01-06-2012, 10:53 AM
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01-06-2012, 10:57 AM
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C5 Gauge cluster mods, are, to me, one of the most rewarding interior mods. I have done two (my '99, and my wife's '01) and they turned out great. Thanks to the abundance of info here, I had almost no difficulty in doing them myself.
Congratulations on a job well done.
Wife's '01. Faces, trim rings, and painted cluster/dash housing.
My '99. Painted entire cluster/dash housing.
Congratulations on a job well done.
Wife's '01. Faces, trim rings, and painted cluster/dash housing.
My '99. Painted entire cluster/dash housing.
01-06-2012, 11:00 AM
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99mallett,
How do you like the white face gagues? do the needles hang at all? thanksThanks
sorry for the hijack
the trim rings looks awesome, I am sure they are in my future!
How do you like the white face gagues? do the needles hang at all? thanksThanks
sorry for the hijack
the trim rings looks awesome, I am sure they are in my future!
01-06-2012, 12:15 PM
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I have them on the 4 small ones now, Had them on the 2 big one,s but like you are saying here for some reason getting hung up at some point in the travel up and down on it. I pulled the two big ones off. If any one puts these on the car DONT PULL THE PINS OUT OF THE GAUGES.
01-06-2012, 01:49 PM
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DAYUM that looks really slick! I love the idea of either carbon fiber or painted, id love to have a green set-up like the red one in the pics. just have no clue how to do it or how much $ it costs. details?
