1968 Barracuda Rallye Dash gauge lenses removal
Hey Traxfish,
I have done this many times.
First, you need to get a soldering iron, preferably pencil type, 40 watts with a flat spade tip. About 15-20 bucks.
Heres a pic of the tip.
Then, carefully melt the edges of the plastic post that inserts into the guage lens and carefully detach it.
Put the replacement lens back on the posts and using the iron, re-melt the post into the plastic housing of the lens.
Works great!
BTW: The old lens is probably reuseable, It's amazing what some compound and plastic polish can do to recover them!
Hey Traxfish,
I have done this many times.
First, you need to get a soldering iron, preferably pencil type, 40 watts with a flat spade tip. About 15-20 bucks.
Heres a pic of the tip.
Then, carefully melt the edges of the plastic post that inserts into the guage lens and carefully detach it.
Put the replacement lens back on the posts and using the iron, re-melt the post into the plastic housing of the lens.
Works great!
BTW: The old lens is probably reuseable, It's amazing what some compound and plastic polish can do to recover them!
