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Title: Gauge glass WIN!! Post by: Skuta on January 21, 2015, 09:13:37 PM So I bought a semi complete dash at the swap last year so I could replace my speedo, bonus fuel and light gauge was in there. Needed new glass in the 3 red lights gauge anyway (old one was split) so I started on it all tonight.
Pulled out the old glass and the new glass from each set (the earth bracket was missing on the new set so replacing the glass was easiest) went to swap them over and decided to give the new one a wipe .... whoops. Long story short, I fixed it the best way I could. Looks as good as new and much more permanent (reverse etched into the glass then colour filled with white) Pics below Original fuel (http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu318/esmaeguzzi/20150121_191853_zpsq5xzlq7r.jpg) ($2) Old vs new (http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu318/esmaeguzzi/20150121_191759_zpse0mqqv7z.jpg) ($2) New (http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu318/esmaeguzzi/20150121_191834_zps3cmx1hyr.jpg) ($2) New (http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu318/esmaeguzzi/20150121_191822_zpsgt4reez3.jpg) ($2) I'm pretty chuffed Title: Re: Gauge glass WIN!! Post by: DJ on January 21, 2015, 09:33:53 PM Neat work.
Title: Re: Gauge glass WIN!! Post by: mcl1959 on January 21, 2015, 09:43:29 PM That is very good, neat handiwork.
Ken Title: Re: Gauge glass WIN!! Post by: NES304 on January 21, 2015, 10:38:40 PM Great work! Any pics of the etching?
Title: Re: Post by: Skuta on January 22, 2015, 07:19:16 AM Thanks all. Do you mean a closer shot NES or the process?
Title: Re: Post by: Skuta on January 22, 2015, 07:34:48 AM I'm thinking of doing a bulk run of these if I can get the glass cut to size. I still can't get over how well they turned out.
Title: Re: Gauge glass WIN!! Post by: NES304 on January 22, 2015, 10:05:06 AM Process
Title: Re: Gauge glass WIN!! Post by: NES304 on January 22, 2015, 10:12:12 AM Process and price 😉And whether you can make a custom one? All my red lights mean something different. CheckEng HighBeam CruiseOn Title: Re: Post by: Skuta on January 22, 2015, 12:53:53 PM (http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu318/esmaeguzzi/20150122_114641_zpstonvuidq.jpg) ($2)
Title: Re: Post by: Skuta on January 22, 2015, 01:01:59 PM That's made out of acrylic. I'll post it to you. I do etching for a living so I cheated. But I did genuinely freak out when I wiped the original print off the glass.
Title: Re: Gauge glass WIN!! Post by: NES304 on January 22, 2015, 01:08:54 PM WHOLLY SHIT! That's amazing!
Title: Re: Post by: Skuta on January 22, 2015, 01:16:43 PM Haha thanks mate. Pm me your address, I'll send it in the post. You want a fuel one to match?
Title: Re: Gauge glass WIN!! Post by: NES304 on January 22, 2015, 01:36:34 PM Ooh yes please. Pm sent
Title: Re: Gauge glass WIN!! Post by: KFH on January 22, 2015, 09:04:00 PM Nice work on the gauges.
Keith Title: Re: Gauge glass WIN!! Post by: JOX515 on January 22, 2015, 09:27:04 PM That is really great work skuta, well done. Cheers, Graeme
Title: Re: Gauge glass WIN!! Post by: Skuta on January 23, 2015, 12:17:21 PM Thanks JOX and Keith.
Nes gets to be the lucky Guinea pig for these. Harsh criticism is expected and welcomed :) In the post today nes. I'm thinking of selling some on the side. with the amount of time that goes into them I'm thinking about $35 including post (for a pair) is fair if anyone is interested but i'll wait till I hear back from nes about the quality. I can also create custom ones like I did for NES, I'd probably charge $35 per side for those. They'll be made from acrylic (exactly the same thickness as the original) It colour fills much better than glass and is easier to manufacture. It can be cleaned with a cloth and a plastic polish used if it gets scratched. You can't tell the difference once installed. (http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu318/esmaeguzzi/Mobile%20Uploads/6baa7bab-05d0-4e0d-8af1-c3555c9d7519_zpsf8z4z0ki.jpg) ($2) (http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu318/esmaeguzzi/Mobile%20Uploads/20150123_103112_zps9isrdwj4.jpg) ($2) (http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu318/esmaeguzzi/Mobile%20Uploads/20150123_103420_zps0eufje5u.jpg) ($2) Title: Re: Gauge glass WIN!! Post by: NES304 on January 23, 2015, 03:26:27 PM Well no one can use mine moowahahahahaahahhaahhahha Dr evil laugh.
I do consider though the heat may craze the Perspex over time??? Either way I'll fit up asap and be honest. Champion Jox! Title: Re: Post by: Skuta on January 23, 2015, 04:27:21 PM Perspex is better these days. I'm surprised they weren't already made from it because the speedo glass is. Anyway hopefully they don't craze.
Title: Re: Gauge glass WIN!! Post by: NES304 on January 28, 2015, 11:13:54 PM Freaken champion Skuta. Fit like a glove. Tried to find a negative to give some feedback but I'm pretty impressed mate.
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/28/281715ba38064ba430365dda97fed036.jpg)(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/28/86f6d4304a8436e0e2849875b85b984f.jpg)(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/28/21ab57e3ccb1f66cbd4f2cab7f20fd01.jpg) Title: Re: Gauge glass WIN!! Post by: DJ on January 29, 2015, 08:26:11 AM Excellent.
Title: Re: Gauge glass WIN!! Post by: NES304 on January 29, 2015, 09:34:35 AM Think I need to move the high beam bulb...
Title: Re: Gauge glass WIN!! Post by: JOX515 on January 29, 2015, 09:38:04 AM Why??? It looks bloody good to me NES. Skuta has done a great job on them.
Title: Re: Gauge glass WIN!! Post by: Skuta on January 29, 2015, 10:04:35 AM Fantastic Nes, they look awesome. Looks like you may have used the one with the deeper etch, The other one was actually a bit shallower and looked better to me, I'd compare the 2 if you get the chance and see whether it's worth swapping them over. Glad you like them and glad I could help solve your dilemma of not being able to get any.
Title: Re: Gauge glass WIN!! Post by: NES304 on January 29, 2015, 10:39:26 AM Why??? It looks bloody good to me NES. Skuta has done a great job on them. High beam was on and in the wrong slot.... |