The best bet I've seen is rubber or plastic tubing small enough to fit
in place of the original stuff. Since it's hollow, it crushes into place
more easily than a solid rubber piece (like an o-ring).
I'm not sure where you'd get it, maybe small vacuum tubing at an auto
parts store? I've got rolls of stuff, leftovers from God knows what old
companies I worked at in the past.
Mickylong@aol.com wrote:
>OK. Following the advice of those who have been there and done it, I managed
>to pry and twist the front bezels off two of my gauges. And now I know why
>it was so tough -- it looks like the material behind the bezel that fits to
>the glass face (was this rubber at some point?) after 31+ years in the sun
>has either crumbled to dust or has become rock hard and stuck. Either way,
>it's toast.
>
>What's my best bet for replacing this -- I assume the bezel won't fit tight
>against the glass unless some type of material is added. I was thinking
>about gasket material or maybe fashioning a seal out of clear silicone caulk.
> Any other thoughts?
>
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