[Tigers] gauge needle paint

[Ron Fraser]

I too have a sticky needle.  I wonder if a little catalyzed clear paint or
nail polish at that spot would help.

You might be able to mix catalyst with the needle paint but you only need 1
drop of catalyst with the needle paint in a separate jar - otherwise all the
paint in the jar will get hard.  This assumes you have catalyst on hand it
is not a cheap item to buy at the Paint Shop.

Another option for new paint is to force dry them.  I like to put freshly
painted parts on the back shelf of my car on a sunny day.  Bakes them at up
to 140 F.
This will leave a paint smell in your car.  I don't mind the smell but
others could.

Ron Fraser

-----Original Message-----
From: Tigers [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of e.coiner---
via Tigers
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 9:20 AM
To: Rollright at aol.com
Cc: Rollright--- via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Tigers] gauge needle paint

When doing the speedo needle, don't put any paint on the side of the needle
where the zero stop pin touches.
Needle will stick to the pin and it requires wrapping on the glass with your
knuckles to pop it loose.
It re-sticks whenever it gets hot.  In SoCal that is quite frequent. :(

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> Many thinks to all that answered my request for information. 
>  
> I've ordered some and its on its way, thanks to you all.
>  
> Winter will see a definite improvement to my instrument panel!
>  
> Best regards,  
> 
> Jim  Armstrong
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