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Subject:Re: How to fix the foil
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Thu, 23 Feb 2017 20:09:33 -0800

I've seem one first hand. South African made, nicely done.

Alistair

> On Feb 23, 2017, at 7:32 PM, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> 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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