How-To: Restoring VDO Gauges

April 6, 2008 by pikesan

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How To name : VDO Gauge Refurbish

How To description : This is a small how-to about refurbishing, and customizing a VDO gauge. This process applies to all VDO gauges that I know of, and possibly other brands. This particular one is from an early Porsche 944 Turbo.

Tools List :

Small flat screwdriver
1/4″ flat screwdriver
Precision screwdriver set
Needle nose pliers
Glass cleaner
Glass cutter (optional)
Paint (optional)

Parts List :

Step One: Open the gauge

The first step to this is getting the bezels and lens off the gauge so things can be disassembled and cleaned. This is done with a small screwdriver, by pressing it between the side of the gauge and the rear lip of the bezel and gently twisting it. You may need to use a precision screwdriver to get this started as the gap can be very tight on some models. Also, some of them have plastic bodies, and can be cracked very easily so you’ll want to be really careful about it.

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