Fuel/Temp Gauge Face (Modded)

DIGItonium · 03-16-2011, 07:39 PM

Here's the last piece of my interior LED lighting modification: the fuel/temp gauge face.

I just got the materials today and will work on it this weekend.

The most economical solution is to print out a custom gauge face, and then permanently modify the gauge face by removing the amber portions. Then mask off unpainted areas and paint the gauge face whatever color you like (mine will be black).

Visit the DIY thread below:
DIY: Interior LED Color Change

Alex at Black Cat Custom produced the custom gauge face below:

[UPDATE] Installed Photos

JACKPAC · 03-16-2011, 08:15 PM

Looks good man. Much better than stock!

Red__Zed · 03-16-2011, 09:04 PM

that looks pretty good!

christian370z · 03-16-2011, 11:08 PM

That looks awesome, how did you remove the gauge cover itself though?

DIGItonium · 03-17-2011, 12:23 AM

The entire assembly needs to be taken apart to get to the clips and pop it out. When putting this gauge face back on, it (in theory) should not require disassembly. Simply pop it back on.

I didn't have any paint thinner around and tried using a dremel, but it ended up eating into the plastic. Once the paint was removed, it was completely clear underneath so paint thinner should've been the way to go. So... I sorta messed up in the process. Right now I'm using epoxy as a filler before filing it down flat and smooth as an attempt to fix it.

Ron · 03-17-2011, 12:49 AM

Nice!! So is the faceplate something we can order from Black Cat Customs, or is it a one-off? How much was it?

DIGItonium · 03-17-2011, 12:58 AM

Not the face plate, but the gauge overlay. It's the same one they use for custom gauge faces. It is nearly as thick as a credit card.

2theextreme is the first to have custom gauge faces for the oil temp and battery voltage gauge. I modded his gauges a few months ago with the same white on black scheme. However, the backlight is blue and the needles are white. I didn't have the means to test it, but he should have it in soon. Again, you can order these gauge faces from Black Cat Custom as well.

Here's the DIY:
DIY: Interior LED Color Change

3SeventyZ · 03-17-2011, 07:55 AM

looks great!

Ron · 03-17-2011, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Not the face plate, but the gauge overlay. It's the same one they use for custom gauge faces. It is nearly as thick as a credit card.

2theextreme is the first to have custom gauge faces for the oil temp and battery voltage gauge. I modded his gauges a few months ago with the same white on black scheme. However, the backlight is blue and the needles are white. I didn't have the means to test it, but he should have it in soon. Again, you can order these gauge faces from Black Cat Custom as well.

Here's the DIY:
DIY: Interior LED Color Change

Thanks for the info, I'll contact Black Cat
about it! Do you how much it was, if you don't mind me asking.

DIGItonium · 03-17-2011, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron

Thanks for the info, I'll contact Black Cat
about it! Do you how much it was, if you don't mind me asking.

The ones I have are prototypes, and he has not set a firm price on them yet. You can browse his product offerings to get an idea how much it will cost.

Ron · 03-17-2011, 03:36 PM

DIGItonium · 03-20-2011, 07:30 PM

Post #1 and DIY page updated! Despite not having my car around, I still managed to finish the gauge face. Today was supposed to be the day I pop this thing back in and take some pictures!

DIGItonium · 04-13-2011, 02:04 AM

Car finally came back from the body shop, so I managed to pop the gauge face back in. Post #1 updated with installed photos!

Boost_lee · 04-13-2011, 03:14 AM

looks sweet

Ron · 06-17-2011, 02:51 PM

Thanks Digi!!

03-16-2011, 07:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Fuel/Temp Gauge Face (Modded) Here's the last piece of my interior LED lighting modification: the fuel/temp gauge face. I just got the materials today and will work on it this weekend. The most economical solution is to print out a custom gauge face, and then permanently modify the gauge face by removing the amber portions. Then mask off unpainted areas and paint the gauge face whatever color you like (mine will be black). Visit the DIY thread below: DIY: Interior LED Color Change Alex at Black Cat Custom produced the custom gauge face below: [UPDATE] Installed Photos __________________ Last edited by DIGItonium; 02-07-2012 at 12:40 PM.

03-16-2011, 11:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	That looks awesome, how did you remove the gauge cover itself though? __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

03-17-2011, 12:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	The entire assembly needs to be taken apart to get to the clips and pop it out. When putting this gauge face back on, it (in theory) should not require disassembly. Simply pop it back on. I didn't have any paint thinner around and tried using a dremel, but it ended up eating into the plastic. Once the paint was removed, it was completely clear underneath so paint thinner should've been the way to go. So... I sorta messed up in the process. Right now I'm using epoxy as a filler before filing it down flat and smooth as an attempt to fix it. __________________

03-17-2011, 12:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Not the face plate, but the gauge overlay. It's the same one they use for custom gauge faces. It is nearly as thick as a credit card. 2theextreme is the first to have custom gauge faces for the oil temp and battery voltage gauge. I modded his gauges a few months ago with the same white on black scheme. However, the backlight is blue and the needles are white. I didn't have the means to test it, but he should have it in soon. Again, you can order these gauge faces from Black Cat Custom as well. Here's the DIY: DIY: Interior LED Color Change __________________

03-17-2011, 07:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
3SeventyZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MD/DE Posts: 626 Drives: 350Z, 370Z, SRT8 Rep Power: 475	looks great! __________________ 2009 Magnetic Black 370Z Sport 6MT

03-16-2011, 08:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
JACKPAC Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 516 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 17	Looks good man. Much better than stock!

03-16-2011, 09:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	that looks pretty good!

03-17-2011, 12:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	Nice!! So is the faceplate something we can order from Black Cat Customs, or is it a one-off? How much was it?

03-17-2011, 03:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22

03-20-2011, 07:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Post #1 and DIY page updated! Despite not having my car around, I still managed to finish the gauge face. Today was supposed to be the day I pop this thing back in and take some pictures! __________________ Last edited by DIGItonium; 03-20-2011 at 07:39 PM.

04-13-2011, 02:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Car finally came back from the body shop, so I managed to pop the gauge face back in. Post #1 updated with installed photos! __________________

04-13-2011, 03:14 AM	#14 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	looks sweet

06-17-2011, 02:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	Thanks Digi!!

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