Oh yeah.. I have a sticky needle (Testor paint) too.
I have heard a touch of silicon (spray) will fix it, though I haven't
gotten around to
trying it.
Gary
On 9/13/2016 5:53 PM, Ron Fraser via Tigers wrote:
> I too have a sticky needle. I wonder if a little catalyzed clear paint or
> nail polish at that spot would help.
>
> You might be able to mix catalyst with the needle paint but you only need 1
> drop of catalyst with the needle paint in a separate jar - otherwise all the
> paint in the jar will get hard. This assumes you have catalyst on hand it
> is not a cheap item to buy at the Paint Shop.
>
> Another option for new paint is to force dry them. I like to put freshly
> painted parts on the back shelf of my car on a sunny day. Bakes them at up
> to 140 F.
> This will leave a paint smell in your car. I don't mind the smell but
> others could.
>
> Ron Fraser
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tigers [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of e.coiner---
> via Tigers
> Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 9:20 AM
> To: Rollright@aol.com
> Cc: Rollright--- via Tigers <tigers@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] gauge needle paint
>
> When doing the speedo needle, don't put any paint on the side of the needle
> where the zero stop pin touches.
> Needle will stick to the pin and it requires wrapping on the glass with your
> knuckles to pop it loose.
> It re-sticks whenever it gets hot. In SoCal that is quite frequent. :(
>
> ---- Rollright--- via Tigers <tigers@autox.team.net> wrote:
>> Many thinks to all that answered my request for information.
>>
>> I've ordered some and its on its way, thanks to you all.
>>
>> Winter will see a definite improvement to my instrument panel!
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Jim Armstrong
>> 382002083
>> Mk 1A
>> code 86
>> TAC # 0763
>>
>>
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