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Posted by: spunone May 6 2005, 05:47 PM
Thinking about makin trim rings for our gauges .I know they allready make them but seem a little pricey.How do they attach with silicon or just a press fit.??
Posted by: Aaron Cox May 6 2005, 05:48 PM
| QUOTE (spunone @ May 6 2005, 04:47 PM) |
| Thinking about makin trim rings for our gauges .I know they allready make them but seem a little pricey.How do they attach with silicon or just a press fit.?? |
you da man paul!!!!
some come with an adhesive strip so they are stick on
Posted by: spunone May 6 2005, 05:53 PM
Thanks Aaron but that sounds a little cheesey way to attach maybe just a drop a silicon is the way to go and you can trim of the xcess when dry
Posted by: spunone May 6 2005, 05:54 PM
Also I'll leave them raw alum and you can finish any way ya want 
Posted by: Aaron Cox May 6 2005, 05:55 PM
| QUOTE (spunone @ May 6 2005, 04:53 PM) |
| Thanks Aaron but that sounds a little cheesey way to attach maybe just a drop a silicon is the way to go and you can trim of the xcess when dry |
i never said i liked it....
i said thats how it was done. cheesy indeed.
sillycon
get to work paul!
id be down for some 'natural' or 'line grained' ones
Posted by: scotty b May 6 2005, 05:59 PM
I'd love to have a set. They would look great around a 904 gauge huh Aaron?? Hint Hint 
Posted by: spunone May 6 2005, 06:08 PM
Hint hint not
! I will make some ever since I talked to someone at Sklines Bar-BQ who said he needed some for his very nice Red 914 but hated to spend that kind of money on them .After seeing some in a few Mags I have to agree.As soon as I can get into my garage and get the dims from the gagues I'll see what I can do
Posted by: StratPlayer May 6 2005, 06:26 PM
I used trim tape, that is what they recommend for Speedo, tach, and fuel, oil, gauge, on the smaller gauges for the center console, you have to remove the ring that is on there and glue the trim ring onto the gauge.
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Posted by: StratPlayer May 6 2005, 06:26 PM
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Posted by: spunone May 6 2005, 06:30 PM
Where do you apply the tape on the edge or inside .I'm new to this stuff so don't laugh 
Posted by: StratPlayer May 6 2005, 06:36 PM
Just cut yourself off a few small pieces of tape and place down inside the groove of the trim ring, then press the ring over the existing ring and wala its in place and isn't going anywhere. Its great for when you pull the gauges out the ring just comes off easy enough and then you can take out your tach, speedo, etc. Then just put the right back on after your finished doing what you need to do to the gauge. Once there on they don't move they stay in place.
Posted by: spunone May 6 2005, 06:39 PM
Very cool where can I source the tape?
Posted by: StratPlayer May 6 2005, 06:43 PM
You can get the tape at any FLAPS. Get the trim tape has a great hold to it.
Posted by: spunone May 6 2005, 06:45 PM
About how thick is the tape ???
Posted by: StratPlayer May 6 2005, 06:47 PM
Maybe 1/8" very plyable.
Posted by: Aaron Cox May 6 2005, 06:47 PM
so paul.... you need a beta tester? 
Posted by: spunone May 6 2005, 06:53 PM
Betta WHAT I know your a poor college student so I'll make an exception in your case.I believe you'll owe me 2 beers soon 
Posted by: Aaron Cox May 6 2005, 06:55 PM
| QUOTE (spunone @ May 6 2005, 05:53 PM) |
| Betta WHAT I know your a poor college student so I'll make an exception in your case.I believe you'll owe me 2 beers soon |
ill make it a whole six pack
Posted by: spunone May 6 2005, 07:02 PM
Don't tell me SLITS is gonna loan ya da Money LOL
Posted by: Korijo May 6 2005, 11:58 PM
if they're as good as the filler neck, i'll take a set 
Posted by: bondo May 7 2005, 12:02 AM
Are you going to be making any of the 911 clock size (smaller than the speedo) for us 5 guage getty dash folks?
Posted by: spunone May 9 2005, 07:11 AM
Sorry only the 3 guage for now 
Posted by: JmuRiz May 9 2005, 12:37 PM
I'll be in for a set when they are done, raw alumn would be perfect for my car too. Let us know when they are done, and some pics! 
Posted by: JmuRiz May 23 2005, 09:10 AM
Any progress on this project?
Posted by: spunone May 23 2005, 09:25 AM
Not yet had a few personal projects I need to finish first ie. remodeling entire inside of house wifey wants finished LOL
Posted by: JmuRiz May 23 2005, 09:29 AM
Ahhh, totally understand, maybe in 2 years you'll be done with the house, haha.
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