Technical Removing Chrome Ring on 500F Speedo

[rusty500]

Can anyone provide specific instructions for how to get the chrome ring on a round 500F speedo (instrument cluster/binnacle) off?

I've found this post with a picture of what it looks like disassembled, but it doesn't help me understand what is holding the "glass" in?

New member - help required (speedo glass) | FIAT 500 (Classic)

How to change speedo glass? Hi everyone, New (old) 500 Owner here. Imported from Italy, now prepping for UK MOT. Have swapped the headlights over for UK/rhd ones, now have to convert the speedo to MPH. Could anybody tell me how to access the speedo glass (it's a 500F round instrument cluster...

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[Bounding Bambino]

Very easy to do. On the back side of the cluster, you will see 3 small tabs that are folded to keep the ring on. Use a small pair of needle nose pliers and bend the tabs up straight. With a bit of wiggling the ring will slide off.

I can snap some photos if you need clarification.

The plexiglass is sandwiched between the ring, and the cluster housing.

The numbers are silk printed on, but if you get your hands on a NOVUS plastic polish kit, you can literally bring that plastic back to near new condition. New aftermarket rings are available.