instrument cluster overhaul

[aaron325ix]

So I want to take out my cluster and put n some brushed aluminum rings around the guages and use a poishing compund on the plastic to get rid of scratches and such. What eles would be good to do whild i have it apart, i.e. battery bulbs? Is there a write up on this? I couldnt find one. I also have a tach needle that sticks sometiems untill I Fonzie on the dash and it springs into action. Let me know what you think I should do while have it out now, as I dont want to have to dig into my interior for years to come. Thanks.
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[Jean]

Replace all bulbs, clean all electrical connections, inspect / check the SI board batteries, reflow solder if needed on the main board where it connects to the back left/right multi-pin connectors (mine had multiple bad solder joints here and caused the temp gauge to jump around, and it wasn't a fauly gauge as I found out after replacing it). Make sure the connections for the fuel and temp gauge are clean and tight, don't miss the washers.

[aaron325ix]

As usual you were most helpful. BTW where did you get your rings?