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Subject:Re: How to fix the foil
From:Jeff Palmer
Date:Thu, 23 Feb 2017 21:32:42 -0600

I've heard good things about this one too but have no direct experience. 

https://www.vanagon.org/products/instrument-cluster-foil-repair-kit

Jeff

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> On Feb 23, 2017, at 8:59 PM, jaime forero <jforero@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
> 
> I bought this kit and I can say it is worth every penny. Easy to install.
> Cheers
> Jaime
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jim Felder
> Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 6:03 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: How to fix the foil
> 
> Just what the doctor ordered. Thanks, Dennis.
> 
> Jim
> 
> On Thu, Feb 23, 2017 at 5:59 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> I know this is an expensive option but it fixes the problem.
>> http://www.gowesty.com/product-details.php?v=&id=24189
>> 
>> As I get older I have continuing less tolerance for electrical stuff 
>> not working and dash-warning lights and gauges not working especially 
>> drive me crazy. This kit solves the electrical gremlins and the white 
>> LED lights are awesome.
>> 
>> Dennis
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On 
>> Behalf Of thewestyman
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 10:23 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: How to fix the foil
>> 
>> Hello all,
>> 
>> I wonder what’s the best way to fix the foil of the instruments.
>> 
>> I did once do careful soldering on it.  But I think, there should be 
>> some more sophisticated way.  Maybe gluing with some conductor glue.  
>> Or using a tape of some kind.
>> So, let me know if there is one, please.  These foils are getting real 
>> old and brittle.
>> 
>> Best regards to the most valuable List.
>> Zoltan
>>

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