3GTAs1TA1Z28

I have been creating these custom gauge inlay but I need to find someone who can print them...I have attached a few creations of mines these are for a 92' GTA

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3GTAs1TA1Z28

Sorry the first one was so small I figured how to keep the size of the pic and just reduce the file size...I have more but I think I have a 3 pic limit...So heres 1 more

Justin Horne

I can't print them, but dude, those are awesome!

3GTAs1TA1Z28

Thanks,
My problems is the fact that on the 92's the gauges are clear with printing on the face so I need to find someone who cant print the face for me I have created tons of these gauges different pics in the background I just can't put them on till I find a way to get them printed but when I do you will get to chose the pic you want in the gauge

3GTAs1TA1Z28

Check out my other post for a few more designs...

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=301401

bnoon

Go to a vinyl sign shop where they make the graphics you see on busses and delivery vans all over the world... Have them print your images onto automotive grade clear vinyl, then cut out the numerics with the plotter cutter.

They can then cover the gauge faces with masking tape to apply to a 1/32" or 1/64" thick Lexan sheet... I did a write up on this type of stuff a while back... let me go search it out for you...

bnoon

Check out my write up in this post. When you do live image shots, you will have to have two overlay layers printed, one all black "primer" layer with the numerics left clear, then your picture image printed with the numerics left clear. Apply the picture image to the primer layer, then apply both to the Lexan.

If you have them make the clear numerics slightly larger on the black "primer" layer it makes it a bit easier to line it up without any black showing through to the front. Then you can apply translucent (that means it lets some light through) colors to the numerics from the back side of the lexan to change glow colors of different portions of the gauge (red line, temp max/min, etc.).

'Shifter

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What about someone who can make quality CD labels....wouldn't
that be very close? Find someway quick-I want a set of these
things!

3GTAs1TA1Z28

Thanks for the info I will look into that but I would like to try a few.....We will say cheaper versions....To start with....Mainly to try to keep it inexpensive so I can actually have a market if people are interested in getting a set for their car....

3GTAs1TA1Z28

Are enough of you interested in a set if I can figure this out or am I wasting my time....It only takes a little bit to create but printing could prove to be more difficult....So let me know if you would be interested in a set of Custom Made gauges with your Pic Choice From family to cars, to ****, to whatever you can think of...But you need to understand that the gauge will decide some parts of a picture could get lost in needle holes and whatnot so keep that in mind....Let me know....

Rabbitt

AHAHAHAHA.. i can see it now.. someone showing us a pic of his brand new spread eagle Tach and is ******* speedo.. oh, and dont forget the brown-eye gas-gauge... *shivers*

88pursilla

ever hear of stencil grafitti? vynal print shop is a good idea, and probally more inexpensive that a silkscreen printer. but if it too is price for the amount of lettering on such small surface, try a stencil with good quality spraypaint. youd be amazed the images you can get from just a stencil.

ChevyRacer

print them on tranparentcies.

Remember back in school when the teacher had a projector and she wrote on a clear plastic thing and it showed on the wall.

Well you can print on them with lazer and inkjet printers.

Very easy. And a pack cost like $4.

Good Luck


edit: saw it was already posted and i revised the design. The stock guages lie on a clear pastic panel and the light only comes through on the areas design to have light come through. SO, paint the back of the transparency white, like a brush on or spray on paint, and then print on the other side. That would work...

Scotty 383

Dude, i know this thread is like 6 years old, but wow!! Those are awesome gauge templates. I have a 1982 camaro berlinetta with split gauges (kph on one side and mph on the other, with the dual spedo needle.) If you have any Idea where I can find a template for those gauges I would be extremely happy. Once again, Incredable job .