Painting needles

Matt · 10-02-2002, 07:23 AM

What can I use to paint my guage needles red that won't damage them? I just ordered some reverse indiglo guages from pocarparts.com, and I need to make the needles to stand out in the day. Will a paint pen work?

MR · 10-02-2002, 05:49 PM

I just used model paint and brushed it on.

Matt · 10-02-2002, 06:16 PM

The testors stuff?

MR · 10-02-2002, 06:22 PM

Matt · 10-02-2002, 08:28 PM

Did you thin it out or anything? Does it have a clumpy glossy look? I want more of a flat look. Got any pics of your guages?

Sattyman96 · 10-02-2002, 08:33 PM

I just used the touch up paint from Saturn.

todd

Matt · 10-02-2002, 08:38 PM

What color Sattyman? How do they look? Any pics?

Sattyman96 · 10-02-2002, 09:18 PM

The exterior color of my car, dark green. I'm thinking of doing it silver or so.
I slid some gel covers over the bulbs in the front of the gauges. SO my needles look like they are black.

Todd

Matt · 10-02-2002, 10:31 PM

OK, I got another question. When I remove the needle theres a the metal base under it. Is it completle round or is a half-circle shaped? I was wondering, if it was a half-circle shape it would be a lot easier than a completely round piece to line the needles up. Also, do the needles slide back on or do the need to be glued?

Sattyman96 · 10-02-2002, 11:16 PM

THere is a pin that the needles goes over. its a circular base.

its easy.

todd