Gauge Lens
- Thread starter Roy L.
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1986 Buick GX1
GX1 #001 [The One and Only]
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Back in ‘88 I wanted a tinted lens. I tried window tint a couple times to have it bubble from the heat of the dash.
I cut (don’t remember how) the lens out past the opening and silicone sealed a piece of tinted plexiglass in its place.
It looks blacked out when off, but the digits are easy to see when you start the car. It was tricky to drill the hole for the trip odometer reset button.
Using a piece of clear plexiglass may be an option if you don’t find a replacement lens. Maybe the tinted version is interesting.
All I could find at the time was 1/4” thick. I’ve recently used 1/8” lexan to make new lenses for some decorative pole lights behind City Hall (I’m the City Electrician).
I cut (don’t remember how) the lens out past the opening and silicone sealed a piece of tinted plexiglass in its place.
It looks blacked out when off, but the digits are easy to see when you start the car. It was tricky to drill the hole for the trip odometer reset button.
Using a piece of clear plexiglass may be an option if you don’t find a replacement lens. Maybe the tinted version is interesting.
All I could find at the time was 1/4” thick. I’ve recently used 1/8” lexan to make new lenses for some decorative pole lights behind City Hall (I’m the City Electrician).
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kirban used to sell them
gbody /parts place and others sell a flat replacement lens (cheap) 1984-87 Buick Turbo Regal Standard Digital Dash Main Cluster Lens | eBay
gbody /parts place and others sell a flat replacement lens (cheap) 1984-87 Buick Turbo Regal Standard Digital Dash Main Cluster Lens | eBay
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Roy L.
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I've seen the flat replacements but wasn't sure of the fit and looks of the flat piece. I would rather have an orginal if I can find one. Thanks for the replies so far. Anyone one have a good orginal? Any one have any first-hand feedback on the flat aftermarket one?
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