SILVER fuel gauge be gone!!!! by simota1

xdeslitx · 09-28-2010, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Found this for you since you're changing matters:

The fairlady z one is making me drool! and if the center one was red it would be perfect

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...

Z_you_Later · 09-29-2010, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by simota1

update..... i talked to a local buddy of mine who makes stickers i had him scan the original spare and his gonna make 15.... and i will sell these to you guys

i just wanna say i aint tryna rape you guys on profit.... im just tryna be a nice guy and get these out to everyone.... here is the breakdown.... he charged me $35 bucks for scanning charge fee.... and charging me $7 bucks for each sticker (15made)....

that totals to $140 if you divide 15 to that youll get $9... im going to sell these overlays to you guys for $12 shipped... i think thats pretty fair

i gotta buy envelopes and stamps so each sticker should cost me a buck to ship out to the US.... so that leaves me with $2 bucks

if each overlay leaves me with $2 bucks i can get a mc double and a small drink and ill be more than a happy camper

im just tryna help the forum....

im not a vendor nor do i think that small of an overlay like this should cost more than that.... lol i mean come on... its just a sticker....

let me know what you guys think

I'm DOWN like CHINATOWN !!! Thanks Simota for the effort and time you've taken to help us out .. Let me know when you make this happen and I will be one you will most definitely be sending one too.

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.

kenchan · 09-29-2010, 07:13 AM

Simota- wats the going price for the overlay?

Me wants too.

KaienZ34 · 09-29-2010, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Simota- wats the going price for the overlay?

Me wants too.

It looks like about 12 bucks shipped...

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

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simota1 · 09-29-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Simota- wats the going price for the overlay?

Me wants too.

12 bucks ma man

kenchan · 09-29-2010, 11:23 AM

im in!

sign me up please.

2 areas i hated about my z:

1) big mirrors (as it blocks my view... fixed via modshack seat adjustment mod)
2) boombox cheezy fuel gauge ( hope this sticker fixes this!!

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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

wilsonp · 09-29-2010, 11:29 PM

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.

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...

09-29-2010, 12:05 AM	#47 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	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, 09:43 AM	#54 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	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	#57 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	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/*

09-29-2010, 11:29 PM	#59 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	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. __________________ 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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09-29-2010, 09:19 PM	#58 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	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