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 For this example
For this example
I used rivets to
mount the cluster
mount the cluster
to the dash (If you
to the dash (If you
want your cluster
want your cluster
easily removable
easily removable
you will want to
you will want to
use small bolts
rather than
rivets)

There it is; 10
basic steps to making a
Step 10: Clean up all the edges, give the cluster the desired basic steps to making a
basic gauge cluster in your backyard garage.
fi nish and mount it! basic gauge cluster in your backyard garage.
If you want to see these steps outlined in video format, go
Tip: If you want the material to look expensive or to my YouTube and watch the video demonstration! www.
artistic, use some scuffpads (I have pictured an youtube.com/tinman2kustoms
empire abrasives scuff pad), which can give a If you’d like to fabricate something a little more
very nice “Brushed” look. Clearing over that will intricate in nature, make sure to check out the next
maintain the look for a long time. The best clear couple issues of the magazine. Within the next 2 articles, I
fi nish (I have found) to apply DIRECTLY to a bare will lay out additional sheet metal techniques that can put
steel surface, without any primers, is the “2k your gauge cluster (and any other parts) onto a higher
urethane” by Por-15. level of quality.

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