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VINCE Z28

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1969 Camaro speedo
« 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.
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Re: 1969 Camaro speedo
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: 1969 Camaro speedo
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2022, 01:45:37 AM »
Glass cleaner or white vinegar might be gentle enough. Definitely not oil.

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Re: 1969 Camaro speedo
« Reply #3 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. 

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Re: 1969 Camaro speedo
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2022, 06:29:06 PM »
The Dawn an water is definitely working. Thanks Kevin :)
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Re: 1969 Camaro speedo
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2022, 10:44:08 PM »
Looking better!

 

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