Gauge cluster coverup... - Toyota Yaris Forums

Sodium Duck · 07-20-2009, 12:51 AM

I want to paint that green line above all the numbers in the speedo. What can I use to completely block it out? Or maybe black electrical tape for something quick and easy?

Altitude · 07-20-2009, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Sodium Duck

I want to paint that green line above all the numbers in the speedo. What can I use to completely block it out? Or maybe black electrical tape for something quick and easy?

Black pinstripe tape.

samabhi111 · 07-20-2009, 08:06 PM

Post some pics after doing it.

Sodium Duck · 07-20-2009, 09:35 PM

I'm going to yank it out tomorrow and figure something out. Have to stop by the Autozone and grab some of that pinstriping tape. I assume since it's designed for outdoor use, it would last just fine inside the dash. Thanks Altitude!

bladesmith6 · 07-20-2009, 09:35 PM

I sent a request in to Speedhut for overlays, they are looking into it now but said they will need a cluster for a few days to make them.

Sodium Duck · 07-20-2009, 09:38 PM

Hmm, have they said anything/did you request something specific? That sounds really cool.

Sodium Duck · 07-21-2009, 01:29 PM

Here we go. Much better looking I think. That's 5 layers of black pinstriping tape from Autozone, and 1 layer of regular black electrical tape. I kept checking it with an LED flashlight until I was satisfied.

Sodium Duck · 07-21-2009, 01:31 PM

Hmm... I wonder what it would look like if I covered up the KM/H readouts...

PatrickJohnson · 07-21-2009, 01:46 PM

did you put it on the back or the front?

Sodium Duck · 07-21-2009, 01:56 PM

It's on the back. Sorry about the low quality pics. I'll get my digital camera out tonight.

PatrickJohnson · 07-21-2009, 01:58 PM

i did a quick mockup, you should look at it. i removed all traces of Km/H and it looks pretty killer (attached)

Sodium Duck · 07-21-2009, 02:43 PM

It's been pouring rain here non-stop. *goes and gets umbrella* lol, this has been a very wet process today.

Sodium Duck · 07-21-2009, 02:54 PM

Hmm, have the cluster apart again. Unfortunately, it looks like it can't be covered up. The way it is done is somehow different, just not looking the same way.

bladesmith6 · 07-21-2009, 07:05 PM

I asked about Red or Blue overlays, but I think we need like 20 or 25 people to sign up before they will make them. I don't even have a price yet. If I find out more I'll let everyone know.

Sodium Duck · 07-21-2009, 10:52 PM

Better shot.

Think we could get some ones in green? I kind of have that theme going on...

Altitude · 07-22-2009, 04:24 AM

- What's that digital gauge you have there?

Sodium Duck · 07-22-2009, 06:32 AM

Autometer Ecometer, displays instant MPG, average MPG, MPH, and a tach.

There's a whole thread about it. Very cool product.

bladesmith6 · 07-22-2009, 07:05 PM

Got an email back from speedhut they are thinking $110 rough price w/shipping. Frankly I'd rather take my chances with replacing led's than pay 100 bucks for a piece of film. sigh...

07-20-2009, 12:51 AM	#1
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	Gauge cluster coverup... I want to paint that green line above all the numbers in the speedo. What can I use to completely block it out? Or maybe black electrical tape for something quick and easy? __________________ 42.88

07-20-2009, 08:06 PM	#3
samabhi111 Drives: Toyota Supra Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LA Posts: 3	Post some pics after doing it. __________________ Toyota Supra 2005 Toyota Headlights

07-20-2009, 09:35 PM	#4
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	I'm going to yank it out tomorrow and figure something out. Have to stop by the Autozone and grab some of that pinstriping tape. I assume since it's designed for outdoor use, it would last just fine inside the dash. Thanks Altitude! __________________ 42.88

07-20-2009, 09:38 PM	#6
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	Hmm, have they said anything/did you request something specific? That sounds really cool. __________________ 42.88

07-21-2009, 01:31 PM	#8
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	Hmm... I wonder what it would look like if I covered up the KM/H readouts... __________________ 42.88

07-20-2009, 09:35 PM	#5
bladesmith6 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 yaris HB Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 394	I sent a request in to Speedhut for overlays, they are looking into it now but said they will need a cluster for a few days to make them.

07-21-2009, 01:46 PM	#9
PatrickJohnson Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 198	did you put it on the back or the front?

07-21-2009, 01:56 PM	#10
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	It's on the back. Sorry about the low quality pics. I'll get my digital camera out tonight. __________________ 42.88

07-21-2009, 02:43 PM	#12
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	It's been pouring rain here non-stop. goes and gets umbrella lol, this has been a very wet process today. __________________ 42.88

07-21-2009, 02:54 PM	#13
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	Hmm, have the cluster apart again. Unfortunately, it looks like it can't be covered up. The way it is done is somehow different, just not looking the same way. __________________ 42.88

07-21-2009, 07:05 PM	#14
bladesmith6 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 yaris HB Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 394	I asked about Red or Blue overlays, but I think we need like 20 or 25 people to sign up before they will make them. I don't even have a price yet. If I find out more I'll let everyone know.

07-22-2009, 04:24 AM	#16
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	- What's that digital gauge you have there?

07-22-2009, 06:32 AM	#17
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	Autometer Ecometer, displays instant MPG, average MPG, MPH, and a tach. There's a whole thread about it. Very cool product. __________________ 42.88

07-22-2009, 07:05 PM	#18
bladesmith6 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 yaris HB Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 394	Got an email back from speedhut they are thinking $110 rough price w/shipping. Frankly I'd rather take my chances with replacing led's than pay 100 bucks for a piece of film. sigh...

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