diy Stewart Warner Console Gauge Restoration

[nvr-enuf]

Hello everyone - I would like to repaint the needles on the console gauges but it looks like the only way is to uncrimp the stainless / chrome OD ring.  Any ideas / suggestions? Thanks SAS 

Also - do the console gauges receive the green-blue colored light bulbs?   Clear bulbs were removed. Thanks

[TLea]

Hello everyone - I would like to repaint the needles on the console gauges but it looks like the only way is to uncrimp the stainless / chrome OD ring.  Any ideas / suggestions? Thanks SAS 

Also - do the console gauges receive the green-blue colored light bulbs?   Clear bulbs were removed. Thanks

Yes ring must be removed. Green bulbs (1895G) is correct. Originals were painted not green glass

[nvr-enuf]

Is the ring destroyed once removed ?

[Bob Gaines]

Is the ring destroyed once removed ?

The ring can easily be destroyed if not careful taken off. I have watched it done but haven't done it myself. It is also a careful procedure to crimp it back on after painting and cleaning.

[nvr-enuf]

Thanks bob - well said, while I love to be a DIY, I think for now I will leave them alone

[Rodster-500]

I thought someone on here had a tool to remove and install the ring but that was back in the days of Forum 1.0?