Vz binnacle gauges

[walkin_wagz]

Hey everyone not sure if there is a thread for this already, but just wondering if anyone has pulled one of these apart?
I am wanting to paint the pod it's self in gloss black to suit the rest of my dash, but want to leave the silver rings. But can't seem to figure out how to remove the silver rings with out braking it? Any advice wud be helpful,
Thanks

 

[pau13z]

I don't think they come out mate... best off to tape them up.

 

[Stewlz]

They do come out, I believe it's a thread and lock ring

 

[walkin_wagz]

Yeh I seen a locking type clip on the inside, but the silver was glued to the black piece, but it seems like the black piece is linked both sides but can't find a way to remove it,

Too hard to tape it up lol, don't wanna make a mess of it, as Tru are genuine gauges and not cheap lol

 

[Kiddo]

Just be real careful lol

Tape them over, and slowly trim around them with a razor blade.