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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 12:06 PM
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I was reading a thread in club aristo, a member had his dash cluster redone, but didn't remember the company that did it over in JP. Has anyone ever seen this?

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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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i don't know the company, but that looks pretty cool.. never seen that before.
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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Are these overlays like the infamous indi-glo gauges?
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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from what I read, these are the actual gauges.
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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I figured it out..... Hope it turns out good
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by rapollon
I figured it out..... Hope it turns out good
Do share!! Lol
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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The sheets used in the indiglo background can be found online, I forget the name, but I'll post it as soon as I can. The program was how to blackout the light in certain areas, like for the seat belt light. Looking at how the OEM gauge is done, its just a piece a clear plexi with another layer cutout to allow the light to be visible so we can see the gauge marks. I believe I can make my own template on a gerber cutter with adhesive vinyl and use colors where I want them.
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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Please take pics of what you do and please share. I have been trying to figure that cluster out for almost 2 years now.
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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Lmk how it goes rapollon! I'm in Fla I might have u do it/show me how to on my spare cluster!
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 10:54 PM
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Supplies are on order!!!
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 11:55 PM
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that has to be more than just an overlay! that cluster pictured above is completely different from mine! just off the top of my head, my gas empty light is on the right side
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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is that how modern gauge are put together like in the new hondas and stuff?

edit: that gas gauge is probably on the left side because it's from a RHD car. Club aristo is primarily based in the UK

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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 11:52 AM
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it is not a different cluster; i'll tell you guys what it is:

Indeed, one of those revers indi-glo clusters BUT albeit a custom one. Justin sent his to get it done in Japan since there are companies that do this specialized mod for many cars. Remember that the cluster face is a clear piece of plastic with opaque and transparent paint to let pass/block light.

You can do this if you have a vinyl stencil of everything in the cluster. Technically you will sand the cluster down so it is clear, then use the stencil to color the rest. You could use gradiations or leave areas clear to give it a gradiation effect.
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Chucez
is that how modern gauge are put together like in the new hondas and stuff?

edit: that gas gauge is probably on the left side because it's from a RHD car. Club aristo is primarily based in the UK
Correct...
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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wow that is super sick i hope someone finds out how to get it done lol christmas time is coming im also in miami and would definetly pay to have that done
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