I've been working to get a set of Euro gauges installed in my car to bring it back to original spec's, and since I've always preferred the orange/red needles, I figured now was the time.
I certainly don't have the steadiest hand with a tiny brush, so I masked the gauge face and needle with foil and tape. Here's the completed set of gauges:
I know they're not original, but I like them.
Last edited by dcains; 08-22-2017 at 10:06 AM.
Dean
Lutz, FL
'85 635 CSi Euro #9402254
'87 Spider Veloce
'92 Spider Veloce
'08 350Z
Love them! Did similar on my previous six.
Dean,
They look great. I have to stay with the white needles because I'm colorblind and
can't distinguish between the black background and red needles. My VDO gauges
had red needles and I used whiteout on the needles which is ok during daylight.
At night the whiteout blocks the glow from the needles and I don't see them at all.
Some day I'll install low level lighting shining on the gauges and that should solve my problem at night.
Thanks, guys. In case anyone's interested, I got the paint from eBay seller - "hipo_manuals" - and here's a direct link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fluorescent-.../190281783139?
It's a water-soluble acrylic, so it's easy to work with, and 2 coats are necessary.
Dean
Lutz, FL
'85 635 CSi Euro #9402254
'87 Spider Veloce
'92 Spider Veloce
'08 350Z
Nice Job, I like the bright color, I bet they are easier to see at night.
SprCpe
1989 635csi # 3268410
Built in Germany with love.
Ostatecznym maszyny jazdy BMW
I hope so, especially with all the new LEDs I'll be installing. My dash has been in the dark for a long time. I'm just waiting for a new Programa battery-less SI board.
Dean
Lutz, FL
'85 635 CSi Euro #9402254
'87 Spider Veloce
'92 Spider Veloce
'08 350Z
I just used daughter's red or pink fingernail polish, and tinted red all the little lightbulbs in the cluster. The high beams bulbs were way too bright, and casting the cluster in red or pink light saves your night vision.
I used a red sharpie on previous bmw's. Same result less work.
Hi Dean,
Just saw your post on the SI Board. Just purchased one from Programa and should have it in about 10 days.
Couple questions for you. Did you upgrade your bulbs? Understand theres an LED available for the headlight and foglight bulb switch, 5 wat for the three large bulbs. Did you replace the tiny bulbs for the oil pressure, ABS lights etc.
How is the board working? looks like it comes with a black ground wire. Did you cut it off?
Alot of questions any assistance appreciated.
Thx,
Iain.
For those that don't know, Dean Cains passed away several weeks ago. Drive in peace, Dean
81 Euro undergoing total nut and bolt restoration
pictures at: flickr.com/photos/bertsphotos
So sorry to hear that, my condolances.
Iain.
This is very sad. Two guys in this thread passed away. Hope they are resting in peace. I’ve never met either but they’ve both been very helpful and given me guidance wherever it was needed. I send my condolences to their families.
RIP Dean
This is terrible.. RIP.
How awful!!!! Nice man...I enjoyed knowing him and doing business with him. Condolences to his surviving family.
So sad
Sad news again
Just awful news. I was going to visit him later this month as I knew he was in the hospital. My sincere condolences to his family.
One of our last PMs he mentioned his list of to-do's so he clearly had a positive outlook in spite of his medical difficulties.
Here's an obituary: https://newtownbee.com/dean-cains/
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