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Old 10-17-2010, 09:29 PM   #1
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Is it possible to restore a Rex-A-Co tire gauge-if so how does it come apart? I have one that has a face and the plastic is yellowed and the needle has some corrosion on it. Also, is it possible to clean up the plastic?
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Old 10-17-2010, 09:35 PM   #2
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Suggest you contact A&L, they have rebuilt items for the tire guage.

A sharp strong blate will remove the cover holding the plastic face; or have a jeweler remove it for you, it just like a watch rim.

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Old 10-17-2010, 09:38 PM   #3
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No, on the yellow plastic [can not be cleaned up] ...
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Old 10-17-2010, 10:16 PM   #4
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Brattons has replacement acrylic lens and replacement dial face plates available. The old yellowed plastic is easy to remove and replace with Brattons new lens.
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Old 10-17-2010, 11:56 PM   #5
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I believe Brattons gets his Dial Guage parts from A &L, just like the Double Venturi he sells.

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