Scratched up oil gauge, return or keep?

[moazam]

I bought a numbered oil gauge kit from Pelican and recieved the package about a week ago. I noticed that the gauge face has a bunch of scratches on it and the paint on the numbers and bars is also scratched up.

Should I return it and ask for a different unit?

Should I quit being a lil' girl and just install it anyways?

or..should I attempt to touchup the gauge face by hand with a tiny brush?

[Bailey]

Return it. I don't think Wayne would want his products to go out like that unless it was clearly "used."

[Rot 911]

Return it. I'm not that picky, but those scratches would drive me crazy!

[CHILI]

Wow, that's bad. I'm surprised they still use plastic. My gas gauge is glass. Man, it's so much nicer looking. I'm tempted to do the rest in glass for that very reason.

I agree. Wayne and Tom would want to know about that.

BTW, for those of you who do have scratches, I removed many with polishing compound and a polishing wheel on my dremel. Just use a lot of water and don't leave the wheel in one place too long. I even got some DEEP gouges out of my clock. Still glass is better.

[RickM]

You'll never be able to touchup that damage easily. Wayne should be able to return to the supplier for credit. I'd send back.

[vash]

no way, return it! those things would be preserved behind your "picture frame" forever.

[Shipibo]

Return it UPS or Fed EX. I returned a windscreen seal the same way they sent it to me (Postal Service) over a month ago because it was an after market seal and still have not gotten my credit. They claim they have not received same. Charlie

[vash]

no way, call pelican. they send you a sticker with all the good stuff printed on it. pays for the shipping and everything. nice service. i still have a incorrect brake line i need to put in a box and put this sticker on it, and drop it off... damn i am lazy.

[jazzbass]

Return it. Pelican will take care of you.