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novaguy14 · 08-01-2003, 04:54 PM

Ok, I am very cheap, and am wantin to see if it is possible to make some home made white face guages.
Actually, the only white face part would be the tachometer, because I have a 1992 240sx SE Coupe 5-speed with the HUD.

But, If I found nice clean shot of someones white face tachometer,
took some thick photo paper, printed the tachometer picture onto it cut it out, and then used black sharpie to color the back side of the numbers so that light can not go through, would it work??

If someone can post a clean and close up shot of their tachometer that when printed would be the same size as a real life one, I will cut it out and try I and report back to you if it worked or not.

If you would like to e-mail me pics, send them to [email protected]

Thanks.

*radhaz* · 08-01-2003, 05:13 PM

I read a long time ago either on a website or in an auto rag how to DIY the gauges. This was back before the gauges were everywhere and not dime a dozen. If memory serves me correctly the individual took apart there gauge cluster and scanned each gauge face. In photoshop the reversed the color scheme of the scanning and had it printed at kinkos on some quality paper.

Unfortunately I don't remember what car or truck they used to do this as I'm a voracious reader for info on all types of cars and trucks.

Wish ya the best of luck in the DIY project.

RedlineRacer · 08-01-2003, 05:34 PM

Check on Ebay. They are real cheap there. around $20-30 for a set.

KangDoi · 08-02-2003, 11:04 AM

yea i want some redface guages to match my exterior

old_s13 · 08-02-2003, 11:35 AM

Why does your S13 have my low-profile projectors on there? I demand you remove them unless you say "ClearCorners.Com Super Bad Projector Conversion"

hehehe UNLESS THATS A COMPETETORS KIT! hehehe

pruto · 08-02-2003, 12:06 PM

one thing tho, DIY might work for a while, but over time color will fade if the material isn't good quality. sharpie fades, so will most ink.

like i replaced my gauge cluster light blubs with some cheap colored bulbs (red, $2 bucks a pack). Its only been... like 3 months and the color has started to fade to a nasty pink, argh, no doubt i'll have to replace them in the near future.

white face gauges aren't that expensive, you should save yourself the trouble of worrying about it later, BUT if you're doing this for fun, then go for it =) knock yourself out. Y

*radhaz* · 08-02-2003, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by old_s13

Why does your S13 have my low-profile projectors on there? I demand you remove them unless you say "ClearCorners.Com Super Bad Projector Conversion"

hehehe UNLESS THATS A COMPETETORS KIT! hehehe

LOL not anymore... :P That was a photoshop doodle that grew into a sig. Your projectors are sweet looking but just too much for my budget (you get what you pay for). To be honest my doodle was of the less expensive Eastbear lights which have caught my fancy.

I found these homeade lights which come assembled with a lexan cover for $500 or $250 unassembled and no lexan cover but the guy is just starting out and I don't know anyone nor have I seen any real good images of the finished product yet. In there defense they do look nice and they're covered unlike the eastbears I just don't know enough about them yet.

So... having typed all that well "No free advertising for joo!

"

08-01-2003, 04:54 PM	#1
novaguy14 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: oklahoma Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Home Made White Face Guages. Ok, I am very cheap, and am wantin to see if it is possible to make some home made white face guages. Actually, the only white face part would be the tachometer, because I have a 1992 240sx SE Coupe 5-speed with the HUD. But, If I found nice clean shot of someones white face tachometer, took some thick photo paper, printed the tachometer picture onto it cut it out, and then used black sharpie to color the back side of the numbers so that light can not go through, would it work?? If someone can post a clean and close up shot of their tachometer that when printed would be the same size as a real life one, I will cut it out and try I and report back to you if it worked or not. If you would like to e-mail me pics, send them to [email protected] Thanks. __________________ 1991 Mustang LX 13 lb. Paxton Novi 2000 supercharger, 80 mm MAF, AFM Power Pipe, 70mm TB, Stage II Cobra intake, Stage II TFS TW heads, 1.6 rockers, F303, Keith Craft 306 , DSS main support, MSD 6A ignition, MSD coil, JMS Chip, FRPP wires, Aeromotive fuel system with 42lb. injectors, BBK long tubes, 3550 w/Stage II clutch, Pro 5.0 shifter, 3.73's, Cobra R's, Nitto Drag Radials 611hp @Crank 521 rwhp, 472 rwtq FOR SALE: 1992 240sx SE Coupe 5-speed $3650 O.B.O.

08-01-2003, 05:13 PM	#2
radhaz Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SD SoCal / Jax, Fl Posts: 659 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I read a long time ago either on a website or in an auto rag how to DIY the gauges. This was back before the gauges were everywhere and not dime a dozen. If memory serves me correctly the individual took apart there gauge cluster and scanned each gauge face. In photoshop the reversed the color scheme of the scanning and had it printed at kinkos on some quality paper. Unfortunately I don't remember what car or truck they used to do this as I'm a voracious reader for info on all types of cars and trucks. Wish ya the best of luck in the DIY project. __________________ Need a 96 driver side window switch. Feel free to pm me with a price

08-02-2003, 12:06 PM	#6
pruto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles Age: 43 Posts: 982 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	one thing tho, DIY might work for a while, but over time color will fade if the material isn't good quality. sharpie fades, so will most ink. like i replaced my gauge cluster light blubs with some cheap colored bulbs (red, $2 bucks a pack). Its only been... like 3 months and the color has started to fade to a nasty pink, argh, no doubt i'll have to replace them in the near future. white face gauges aren't that expensive, you should save yourself the trouble of worrying about it later, BUT if you're doing this for fun, then go for it =) knock yourself out. Y __________________ Paul Black and Red

08-01-2003, 05:34 PM	#3
RedlineRacer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clemson, South Carolina Age: 40 Posts: 1,054 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Check on Ebay. They are real cheap there. around $20-30 for a set.

08-02-2003, 11:04 AM	#4
KangDoi Banned for trolling Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: fo shizzle my nizzle Age: 45 Posts: 71 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yea i want some redface guages to match my exterior

08-02-2003, 11:35 AM	#5
old_s13 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 2,824 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Why does your S13 have my low-profile projectors on there? I demand you remove them unless you say "ClearCorners.Com Super Bad Projector Conversion" hehehe UNLESS THATS A COMPETETORS KIT! hehehe