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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 3:59:46 GMT -5
Nice job there! Is the black on the control paint or anodizing? rt
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Post by 2smoke on Apr 1, 2014 19:20:20 GMT -5
Very nice Don!
Actually I was going to make another thread asking about redoing the gauges. I am guessing you cut the trim rings off in a certain spot with a dremel or something then RTV it back together later???
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2014 3:26:42 GMT -5
it is actually paint, but not water based. That would have made things easier. You need to make a can opener and uncrimp the edges of the steel ring, it will look nasty after, but is all hidden nicely. sealant when reassembling. Clean the glass good. I watched a friend show me how to open a can, then I did the rest. worst part is not getting dust under decal, or inside of glass. quick and clean and well worth the effort. I paid 120 bucks to have the decal printed, cut and delivered as well as one extra set of meter faces for a future project
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Post by MooKaw on Apr 5, 2014 19:24:48 GMT -5
Nice gauge decals!
I used semi-gloss (bumper black) for my controls and an exterior ceramic paint from a craft shop for the lettering. Just used a tiny brush to fill the lettering and then after 10-15 seconds wiped any excess off with a stiff paper towel so I didn't remove any paint in the lettering...just the excess from the surface.
Worked perfectly!
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Post by 2smoke on Apr 5, 2014 20:31:07 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
Now, I see reproduction decals/diablo cycle has guage faces in black or white for only 24 bucks US. Anyone have success with them? They seem to look pretty good.
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Post by III on Apr 5, 2014 23:20:51 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
Now, I see reproduction decals/diablo cycle has guage faces in black or white for only 24 bucks US. Anyone have success with them? They seem to look pretty good.
Was a time when Andre would do any specials you wanted. He did a set of mettalic Pearl White faces for my gauges. And "Z" did a bang up restoration job on them. (Thanks again sir) Some day, I WILL put them to good use.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2014 6:45:13 GMT -5
just remove the old faces and scan them at hi-rez, I added a Kaw "K" to mine and coloured to my liking. Andre's are a bargain too, but a lot less fun to do.
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Post by rocket on Apr 15, 2014 15:31:49 GMT -5
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Post by III on Apr 15, 2014 16:06:28 GMT -5
Great work Rocket, they came out very nice.
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Post by daffey1 on Apr 16, 2014 12:31:33 GMT -5
Lookin very cool
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Post by rocket on Apr 25, 2014 12:13:58 GMT -5
sheeese ,,,guess I should have cleaned under my nails before taking the pics lol ,,,yuck
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2014 3:09:46 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
Now, I see reproduction decals/diablo cycle has guage faces in black or white for only 24 bucks US. Anyone have success with them? They seem to look pretty good.
You have to take yours out anyway, scan them, colour them and have them printed and cut to size any colour you choose. Or buy Generic from Andre. I know a good printer that made mine, all you need is a file to email him. Very slick Rocket !!
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Post by rocket on May 11, 2014 18:14:04 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
Now, I see reproduction decals/diablo cycle has guage faces in black or white for only 24 bucks US. Anyone have success with them? They seem to look pretty good.
You have to take yours out anyway, scan them, colour them and have them printed and cut to size any colour you choose. Or buy Generic from Andre. I know a good printer that made mine, all you need is a file to email him. Very slick Rocket !! I forgot yours had the fancy blue on the gauges !!! SWEET !!!
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2014 4:05:28 GMT -5
I have another set of those blue faces with the K on them. Lets put them in your meters before they get f'd up here. And paint the needle.
I don't think my "Pass" button works as good as yours does, is that why your bike is way faster than mine? whats your secret? Maybe I just imagined you passed me, I want a rematch !!
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