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Subject:Re: Clean inside instruments panel?
From:Don Hanson
Date:Fri, 28 Oct 2016 07:47:15 -0700

Thanks

On Oct 28, 2016 7:46 AM, "Jim Felder" <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> Right, I just looked into my spares to make sure I was right about that,
> and it is confirmed that if you pull the instruments out you heave nearly
> full access to the besides of the windows.
>
> Jim
>
> On Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 9:40 AM Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I have done that and it makes a big difference!  You have to take the
> > speedo and tach or clock off the back.
> > Edward
> >
> > On Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 10:25 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > > So how do you get to the insides?
> > >
> > > On Oct 28, 2016 6:48 AM, "Jim Felder" <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > I don't think it's possible to get those glued-in windows out. You
> > should
> > > > be able to wash and dry repeatedly to get most stuff out but that
> > > obviously
> > > > wouldn't work for everything that could possible get in there. I have
> > had
> > > > good luck doing it though. Cleaner and windex and repeated rinsing
> and
> > > > drying works pretty well to get rid of haze and insect parts.
> > > >
> > > > Jim
> > > >
> > > > On Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 8:38 AM Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> Is it possible to get at the clear plastic "windows" that protect
> the
> > > >> speedo and clock (mine is an 84 tintop body) ?  Mine is kinda dusty
> > > inside
> > > >> but I don't want to break the tabs or anything... Thanks
> > > >>
> > > >
> > >
> >
>