SILVER fuel gauge be gone!!!! by simota1

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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...

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

simota1 · 09-30-2010, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

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

yes i actually will remove my overlay thats on my car right now.... so i can make sure the ones my friend made fits....

and to see if there is any residue.. i doubt it though

09-29-2010, 12:05 AM	#1 (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

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