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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: VINCE Z28 on May 28, 2022, 01:13:42 AM

Title: 1969 Camaro speedo
Post by: VINCE Z28 on May 28, 2022, 01:13:42 AM

 Guys I have a 69 Camaro speedo that needs oil cleaned off the face with out removing the numbers. Anyone tried removing and saving the numbers ? I think it's motor oil? Thanks Vince.

Title: Re: 1969 Camaro speedo
Post by: Badshifter on May 28, 2022, 01:37:20 AM

That looks like cigarette oils. Smokers car? I can’t imagine motor oil getting on the speedometer. I don’t have a proven method, I would try a Q-tip swab but it seems risky.

Title: Re: 1969 Camaro speedo
Post by: David K on May 28, 2022, 01:45:37 AM

Glass cleaner or white vinegar might be gentle enough. Definitely not oil.

Title: Re: 1969 Camaro speedo
Post by: KevinW on May 28, 2022, 11:28:39 AM

I would agree with the oil residue statement.  With grease in the speedo cable, there has been a mist of oily residue on the ones I have removed in the past.  A gentle cleaner of diluted dish cleaner (oil and grease cutter) like Dawn is called for, no scrubbing or rubbing though. Spray on and rinse off. 

Title: Re: 1969 Camaro speedo
Post by: VINCE Z28 on May 28, 2022, 06:29:06 PM

The Dawn an water is definitely working. Thanks Kevin :)

Title: Re: 1969 Camaro speedo
Post by: KevinW on May 28, 2022, 10:44:08 PM

Looking better!