Instrument cluster restorations

Has anyone taken apart an instrument cluster to try and clean the plastic and pull out the metal Gage casing that's press fitted and glued on the inside holding it in place and holding the glass and plastic in place so that you can bead blast , sand , and paint it to restore it I'm looking at 1 I don't want to break it thinking about using a soldering gun & heat on a tip any ideas welcome

 

Check the "how to section" I believe there is something in there.

 

Thanks I'll look now

 

Nothing on 750 xj I am going to experiment with a red hot soldering iron and flat tip attached in an L shape to get under the plastic and pull it up and break the seal on the glue I'll let you know I have a spare so it doesn't matter if I destroy it at least I'll know

 

Here's something. Not sure if it will help tho.

http://www.xj4ever.com/gauge cluster breakdown.pdf

 

T

 

Thanks it's almost the same as a Seca I appreciate your effort thanks Tim

 

Be careful with the glass. It isn't safety glass, and will make you bleed if you break it.
Here's the (very) short writeup I did in answer to another member's question:
Atari disassemble

 

Thank you I see I was on the right path perfect thanks again

 

Anyone know about the lcd material used 4 electronic screen on instrument clusters someone says they can buy it from airplane gauge manufacturers in the sheets I can't find that post I saw it once and I want to contact them I've been looking for it driving me nuts