Interior/Exterior Colored speedo and Tach Faces
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I dis assembled my tach scaned the face, changed the base color added some photos and printed out on transperancy.
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The original is the linked photo.
To do it this way, you simply overlay the orginal face. If you don't wnat o do that stock up on wax paper it takes about 11 layers to properly diffuse the light. I'd be interested in experimenting with plexi glass as well.
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The original is the linked photo.
To do it this way, you simply overlay the orginal face. If you don't wnat o do that stock up on wax paper it takes about 11 layers to properly diffuse the light. I'd be interested in experimenting with plexi glass as well.
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Originally Posted by polizei
How and where did you get transparency paper? Do you think it would be possible for me to color it black in photo shop then print it out? I'd deffinitly be interested!
-Cody
-Cody
Yeah I think you might be able to get something to work.
I'm planning on redoing some of this as soon as I get some color ink.
I'm not responsible if you happen to add something that scares the **** out of you while you driving down the road
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Originally Posted by polizei
How and where did you get transparency paper? Do you think it would be possible for me to color it black in photo shop then print it out? I'd deffinitly be interested!
-Cody
-Cody
Buy it at Office Depot. I have some left over from my attempts so if you want to buy it off of me, send me a PM . It is a very expensive (about $40 for 50 sheets - or atleast that is what I paid, maybe I got ripped off).
So, I tried and tried the whole transperancy thing, and I figured out that it won't work well, especially with darker colors like black. But, more power to you if you want to try it out yourself .
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Originally Posted by skitelluride531
So, I tried and tried the whole transperancy thing, and I figured out that it won't work well, especially with darker colors like black. But, more power to you if you want to try it out yourself .
Only complaint was inkjet lines, may want to try and get the transparencies that work with laser printers and give that a go, unfortunately I don't have acess to a laser right now.
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Oh, ok. Well, I might try it anyway...not sure. I was thinking of black faces with white outlines. Let me know what you think.
Obviously I only changed one, and the whole thing would be done better, with proper lines, all black (solid) and solid white. If not that, maybe a blue to match my car.
And I wouldn't be worried about the transparency with the black, since the illuminated parts, ie the numbers and lines would be white. Do you think this would work better? And I understand the gauges would still be red even through the white, correct?
-Cody
Obviously I only changed one, and the whole thing would be done better, with proper lines, all black (solid) and solid white. If not that, maybe a blue to match my car.
And I wouldn't be worried about the transparency with the black, since the illuminated parts, ie the numbers and lines would be white. Do you think this would work better? And I understand the gauges would still be red even through the white, correct?
-Cody
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That's with Trasparancy overlay
Mostly I spent quite a while in PS cleaning it up, then I made solid black lines around the #s and the accompanying lines to make things a little more defined. The LEDs are orange and diffused by an orange filter on the current face, which is easy to overlay. If you change LEDs but not the filter then you get a yellowy haze if you remove the original face you need to go to extensive lengths to to diffuse the light from the LEDS or you'll be looking at laser LEDs and they won't spread out right and you'll end up with poor results, I've heard that wax paper in about a dozen layers will fix this but I haven't tried. To change light color you need to change LEDs and filters
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I wouldn't be so sure about being able to see them in the day PERIOD with overlays - even with white. I tried many different combinations: black background with red outline, blue background with yellow outline, red background with black outline. None of these combinations were easily visible in regular light. I NEED to be able to see it in the daylight too as I have the NAV, and if I can't comfortably read the speedometer without taking a "double take" then I am going to get in to trouble quick!
Anyways...I am hoping some sort of manufacturer can come up with something, because honestly, I have given up on the project.
If you need any help dissasembling the tach, let me know - I can pretty much do it with eyes closed now .
Anyways...I am hoping some sort of manufacturer can come up with something, because honestly, I have given up on the project.
If you need any help dissasembling the tach, let me know - I can pretty much do it with eyes closed now .
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Originally Posted by skitelluride531
If you need any help dissasembling the tach, let me know - I can pretty much do it with eyes closed now .
I did one version where I made the clear/white area a little larger, but it looked kinda tacky (no pun intended) but it was effective, and exactly what they did on the GP; so when I do it again I'll be making to match dead on as with the tach I can get enough info with a glance at how far the needle is and I have digital speed readout that I'm absoulutely addicted to. But you may find it worth a try.
During the day with an exact match and no lights you'll see a little difference but not huge, note the photos.
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Originally Posted by polizei
Here's an updated version. Still not complete, but it'll give you an idea. Now, this is where I need your guys help! I'm not sure if I should go with white lines or leave them grey? I'm thinking white, but do you think that would yeild too much white?
See pics above for the black on black explination.
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I want the face black, and I wanted the lines and numbers white so I could see them in the day time. I understand that the faces would still light up the original LED color, and that is fine, but what I want to do is just overlay a new peice on top of the original. Make sense? Will I be able to see the white during the day? I do NOT want black on black, so how would I achieve Black on White?
I want this effect at night:
But this during the day (with WHITE lines):
-Cody
I want this effect at night:
But this during the day (with WHITE lines):
-Cody
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Check out this thread, there are suggestions there.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=53100
I suggested calling Black Cat back then, since custom gauge faces are what they do. I don't know if anyone has had them make any for a MINI, though.
http://www.blackcatcustom.com/
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=53100
I suggested calling Black Cat back then, since custom gauge faces are what they do. I don't know if anyone has had them make any for a MINI, though.
http://www.blackcatcustom.com/
For the ultimate in custom gauge design, please call toll-free 1-866-943-8641 or contact us at info@blackcatcustom.com
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Originally Posted by polizei
I do NOT want black on black, so how would I achieve Black on White?
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"Hi Cody,
Custom gauge faces for the Mini are in the works and should be ready in about 3 weeks. A few different styles will be offered through www.outmotoring.com and we will offer custom designs if you are looking for something really different. Please let me know if you have more questions. Thanks!
Alex
Black Cat Custom"
WhooO! Look out!
-Cody
Custom gauge faces for the Mini are in the works and should be ready in about 3 weeks. A few different styles will be offered through www.outmotoring.com and we will offer custom designs if you are looking for something really different. Please let me know if you have more questions. Thanks!
Alex
Black Cat Custom"
WhooO! Look out!
-Cody