SILVER fuel gauge be gone!!!! by simota1

phelan · 09-28-2010, 06:39 PM

i wish i could transplant my audi dashboard into the Z. i love the sheer simplicity of it, and it's my favorite color scheme (white with red accents on black bg).

alas i'm stuck with orange Z stuff...

wait, what we were talking about?

hehe

DIGI thanks for putting that up, i MIIIIGHT start playing with the dash.

simota1 · 09-28-2010, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

Curious to see how he cuts them, but that seems like an outrageous scanning fee - are you sure he's a friend?

If he is doing a vinyl cutter, that will be nicer than mine (I don't have one yet), but I did add a color bar from green to yellow for water temp, and some color squares (green to red) for gas that show up in the daytime.

i believe he is using a vinyl cutter.... the fee is outrageous.... with out a doubt.... but most of all the labor on guam is retarded... everything is over priced.... lol i dont mind his fee though cuz he does a realy good job and is really anal about details... other shops would prolly make it slightly off and be like idk what happened man?

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Hey is that the list for the black fuel guage overlay?

yes it is kenchan....

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Originally Posted by fairladyZ34

looking good! i never really noticed until this lol, someone make a carbon fiber overlay

ill ask if he can

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please note im not taking payments UNTIL i get all the overlays make sure they fit right

dont wanna end up being another jackass like spawn aero

Z_you_Later · 09-29-2010, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by simota1

i believe he is using a vinyl cutter.... the fee is outrageous.... with out a doubt.... but most of all the labor on guam is retarded... everything is over priced.... lol i dont mind his fee though cuz he does a realy good job and is really anal about details... other shops would prolly make it slightly off and be like idk what happened man?

yes it is kenchan....

ill ask if he can

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please note im not taking payments UNTIL i get all the overlays make sure they fit right

dont wanna end up being another jackass like spawn aero

My Bad forgot to put my name on the list ... Common guys lets get to 15

ZED4TWO · 09-29-2010, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by simota1

i believe he is using a vinyl cutter.... the fee is outrageous.... with out a doubt.... but most of all the labor on guam is retarded... everything is over priced.... lol i dont mind his fee though cuz he does a realy good job and is really anal about details... other shops would prolly make it slightly off and be like idk what happened man?

yes it is kenchan....

ill ask if he can

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please note im not taking payments UNTIL i get all the overlays make sure they fit right

dont wanna end up being another jackass like spawn aero

I'm in, thanks for your efforts, much appreciated.

simota1 · 09-29-2010, 09:43 AM

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please note im not taking payments UNTIL i get all the overlays make sure they fit right

dont wanna end up being another jackass like spawn aero

simota1 · 09-29-2010, 04:27 PM

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Dwight Frye · 09-29-2010, 09:19 PM

Simota, I think I'd like one but need to understand a couple of things. Is this just a static cling vinyl overlay that goes over the gauge without having to disassemble the gauges ? Can it be easily removed and placed back on in case I get it on a little crooked ? Or is it adhesive backed and may cause problems if it started to fade or wrinkle from the sun over time and them mess up the original bezel when I try to remove it ? I sure like the look.
Thanks

VaGntlmn · 09-30-2010, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by simota1

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I'd like one

simota1 · 09-30-2010, 07:16 AM

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wilsonp · 09-29-2010, 12:05 AM

Here's mine:

In the day:

At night:

Click to embiggen. As you can see, I need to adjust a few pixels to be perfect, but I'll have to align when I have more time and better light.

Also, mine is quite glossy - I will try spraying with Matte Clear or re-print on some new Matte clear sticker paper I purchased after I get the size right. BTW, what was the one you purchased made from?

Now I just need to buy a vinyl cutter!

simota1 · 09-29-2010, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

Here's mine:

In the day:

At night:

Click to embiggen. As you can see, I need to adjust a few pixels to be perfect, but I'll have to align when I have more time and better light.

Also, mine is quite glossy - I will try spraying with Matte Clear or re-print on some new Matte clear sticker paper I purchased after I get the size right. BTW, what was the one you purchased made from?

Now I just need to buy a vinyl cutter!

looks great man.... mine i believe was a clear vinyl and then printed on and then cut with the vinyl cutter....

i think my vinyl guy is gonna copy the same method the guy from texas did...

KaienZ34 · 09-29-2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

Here's mine:

In the day:

At night:

Click to embiggen. As you can see, I need to adjust a few pixels to be perfect, but I'll have to align when I have more time and better light.

Also, mine is quite glossy - I will try spraying with Matte Clear or re-print on some new Matte clear sticker paper I purchased after I get the size right. BTW, what was the one you purchased made from?

Now I just need to buy a vinyl cutter!

This also looks good...

simota1 · 09-29-2010, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

Simota, I think I'd like one but need to understand a couple of things. Is this just a static cling vinyl overlay that goes over the gauge without having to disassemble the gauges ? Can it be easily removed and placed back on in case I get it on a little crooked ? Or is it adhesive backed and may cause problems if it started to fade or wrinkle from the sun over time and them mess up the original bezel when I try to remove it ? I sure like the look.
Thanks

dont worry bud... i was gonna make a diy for the overlays.... like a VIDEO diy that way i can explain everything to everyone from start to finish i didnt disasemble my gauges at all... i just wet the sticker set it and wiped off the water..... its not a static cling sticker it has an adhesive... i can always get you another one in the future..... plus since its indoors and not outside... it will last really long...

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

While you're answering questions

- are all the holes cut out of yours over every indicator, or is it still clear over the little indicators?

I only cutout the middle on mine, but I was using a utility knife at the time.

no its just a transparent clear over the little indicators

the only part cut out is the middle also and also where the little led dots are at

Fire · 09-30-2010, 05:09 AM

Sign me up.

Dwight Frye · 09-30-2010, 03:47 PM

It sounds pretty simple. Please add my name to the list.
But... would you be willing to experiment on your car first and see if removing the overlay after it had set up and dried for a few days damages the original bezel beneath from the adhesive ?
Thanks again

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Originally Posted by simota1

dont worry bud... i was gonna make a diy for the overlays.... like a VIDEO diy that way i can explain everything to everyone from start to finish i didnt disasemble my gauges at all... i just wet the sticker set it and wiped off the water..... its not a static cling sticker it has an adhesive... i can always get you another one in the future..... plus since its indoors and not outside... it will last really long...

no its just a transparent clear over the little indicators

the only part cut out is the middle also and also where the little led dots are at

09-28-2010, 06:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 40 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3408	i wish i could transplant my audi dashboard into the Z. i love the sheer simplicity of it, and it's my favorite color scheme (white with red accents on black bg). alas i'm stuck with orange Z stuff... wait, what we were talking about? hehe DIGI thanks for putting that up, i MIIIIGHT start playing with the dash. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

09-29-2010, 09:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 407	1.KaienZ34 2.waaaasabi 3.Endgame 4.js1 5.ZED4TWO 6.Z_you_Later 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. please note im not taking payments UNTIL i get all the overlays make sure they fit right dont wanna end up being another jackass like spawn aero __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

09-29-2010, 04:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 407	1.KaienZ34 2.waaaasabi 3.Endgame 4.js1 5.ZED4TWO 6.Z_you_Later 7.kenchan 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

09-30-2010, 07:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 407	1.KaienZ34 2.waaaasabi 3.Endgame 4.js1 5.ZED4TWO 6.Z_you_Later 7.kenchan 8.Fire 9.WDRead 10.Zxces50 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

09-29-2010, 12:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 18	Here's mine: In the day: At night: Click to embiggen. As you can see, I need to adjust a few pixels to be perfect, but I'll have to align when I have more time and better light. Also, mine is quite glossy - I will try spraying with Matte Clear or re-print on some new Matte clear sticker paper I purchased after I get the size right. BTW, what was the one you purchased made from? Now I just need to buy a vinyl cutter! __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

09-29-2010, 09:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 17	Simota, I think I'd like one but need to understand a couple of things. Is this just a static cling vinyl overlay that goes over the gauge without having to disassemble the gauges ? Can it be easily removed and placed back on in case I get it on a little crooked ? Or is it adhesive backed and may cause problems if it started to fade or wrinkle from the sun over time and them mess up the original bezel when I try to remove it ? I sure like the look. Thanks

09-30-2010, 05:09 AM	#14 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 44	Sign me up.

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