Does anybody know where to get the clear plastic cover that goes over the dashboard gauges above the steering wheel (or have one that they'd like to sell)? I managed to mess mine up (its cracked now), and im wondering how much I'm going to wind up spending...

Thanks,

Steve

 

fill crack, sand, smooth, and paint it

 

on the clear plastic??

Guess I didnt explain what I meant very well....I was talking about the clear plastic cover that goes over the speedo/tach gauges...

 

oh not sure how you are going to fix that. you may be able to get some wetsanding to get the scratches out but i am not sure. someone will chime in.

 

I sure hope so - Looking through a cracked piece of plastic at my speed is getting on my nerves....

But, going back to what you said about sanding, smoothing, and painting the plastic pieces - what grit would be best to use for that? I'm also gathering that exterior paint/clearcoat is what everyone's using to get the "slick" effect?

 

if its CRACKED, there is no fixing it, you will never be able to "hide" the crack/seam.

i suggest contacting Mike Nobles over at www.nhtoc.com under the vender section, its the dealership listed. he WILL hook you up, and give you exactly what u need.

 

Also, that plastic gauge cover is not a specific lightning part - its the same as the one in all F-150s if I am not mistaken.

Check with a local dealer - it might not be very expensive.
Also, there are probably a lot of F-150s in salvage yards, since its been the best selling pickup for a number of years. (there are a lot of them out there - not knocking Fords...)

BTW - if you get one that has light scratches, is hazy, or dull, or yellowed, I have had really good lick with polishing compound (something light or fine, not rubbing compound), and a buffer. Scotch 3M also makes a plastic polish that is very good and will make gauge covers look like new again.