Dash revamp...
Discussion
I've got the Leven Metal dash, with lots of the upgrade done....so far so good.
however the dials have black bezels (I contacted the Company in Cardiff and they never got back to me
) and i want to convert them to silver....also the dial faces are powder blue (i'm happy with that) and wondered if i could change the internal bulbs for LEDs or coloured bulbs to increas the intensity of the blue? I thought it would match in nicely with the blue radio screen. Is this possible? Does someone do a kit?
however the dials have black bezels (I contacted the Company in Cardiff and they never got back to me
) and i want to convert them to silver....also the dial faces are powder blue (i'm happy with that) and wondered if i could change the internal bulbs for LEDs or coloured bulbs to increas the intensity of the blue? I thought it would match in nicely with the blue radio screen. Is this possible? Does someone do a kit?
nick, although the thread is cerb specific have a look at www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=318944&f=6&h=0 im sure the bulbs themselves are similar if not the same, if not the same suppliers will be able to supply...
poorpeet said:
I saw something on the Griff pages a while ago where the guy had stripped off the black paint on the dials & then rubbed them down with fine wet & dry.I assume he followed up with a coat of laquer. The effect was like brushed stainless.
thats a good idea...i may try that.....cheers.poorpeet said:
I saw something on the Griff pages a while ago where the guy had stripped off the black paint on the dials & then rubbed them down with fine wet & dry.I assume he followed up with a coat of laquer. The effect was like brushed stainless.
I did this with the clock on my Griff when I replaced it.
Someone had already polished the dials of the other clocks and I had a knackered speedo to play with so had a go.
Its time consuming but it can be done. I didn't lacquer the clock dial afterwards but there have been no ill effects from that about a year on.
Tape over the face carefully so you don't scratch it, then I think I used medium wet and dry to start the job and get so metal was just starting to show, then fine to get the rest of the paint off, then wire wool to polish.
i've taken the bulbs out.....basically there are 3 sizes.
the largest of the 3 sizes is a 12v 14w and there is only 1. however the bayonet is the same size as the middle size bulbs.
the middle of the 3 sizes is 1 12v 2w and there are six of them
the smallest of the 3 sizes is a 12v 2 w but smaller and a slightly different bayonet. this is the clock one.
ETA:
just ordered some stuff from www.ultraleds.co.uk
UBA7B BA7 - 7mm BC One Led Blue Bulb £1.47 (the smaller clock size).......
UBA96B (233) BA9 - 9mm BC 6 Leds Blue Bulb £24.50.....these are the normal bayonet ones that i have ordered 7 of...they have 6 leds in one unit so will be ultra bright and are £3.50 each.
Sub-Total: £25.97
the largest of the 3 sizes is a 12v 14w and there is only 1. however the bayonet is the same size as the middle size bulbs.
the middle of the 3 sizes is 1 12v 2w and there are six of them
the smallest of the 3 sizes is a 12v 2 w but smaller and a slightly different bayonet. this is the clock one.
ETA:
just ordered some stuff from www.ultraleds.co.uk
UBA7B BA7 - 7mm BC One Led Blue Bulb £1.47 (the smaller clock size).......
UBA96B (233) BA9 - 9mm BC 6 Leds Blue Bulb £24.50.....these are the normal bayonet ones that i have ordered 7 of...they have 6 leds in one unit so will be ultra bright and are £3.50 each.
Sub-Total: £25.97
Edited by Nick P on Friday 17th November 16:13
Nick P said:
anyone else with a Chim done the dash/dial lights?
I changed mine to blue leds at the beginning of this year and thought it was a vast improvement over the yellowie originals that were already in.
Saying that though, I did get alot of stick from the Bristol TVRCC saying it looked chav.
crazycraig said:
Nick P said:
anyone else with a Chim done the dash/dial lights?
I changed mine to blue leds at the beginning of this year and thought it was a vast improvement over the yellowie originals that were already in.
Saying that though, I did get alot of stick from the Bristol TVRCC saying it looked chav.
i know it could be classed as slightly bling, but i justify it by saying that the leds make the dials readable!!! I've gone for blue as it matches my stereo screen and interior.
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