changing boost gauge color, i want them blue Options

[lagos]

so i got a set of autometer gauges that im trying to change to blue. ive tried buying blue 194 bulbs and even using blue rubber overlays, but nothing ever looks right. the overlays are too dark and the bulbs fade quickly and change color. anyone have any luck with changing their gauges to blue?

[rjbibeau]

put a blue led in there perhaps....

[jgreening]

I think I would try xenon 194's. I have no experience but have read lots of good things about them. I was going to change everything to red with xenon's but so far have kept the green. They are twice as expensive but the brighter bulbs SHOULD give you your desired look.

[rjbibeau]

xenon would give it a white/blueish tint it wouldn't be a true blue.

[pxcr440]

i would say go with the led it will give the best color and will be plenty bright

[rjbibeau]

plus they last a way long time.

This post has been edited by rjbibeau: Sep 27, 2004 - 11:49 PM

[ShadowFX]

I havent had troubles with my covers... lol i bought them today.. quite happy with them, although they def arent as bright as some indicator bulbs i managed to get off another car

[Nemises]

If your looking for a bold electric kinda blue which you probably are def go with the leds. Any other aftermarket bulbs are not that blue and will eventually fad and look like a regular bulb.

[lagos]

will the LEDs be as bright as regular bulbs would be?

[Defgeph]

like said above, get a hyper white bulb and put a gel cap on it.

I should be brite enough

[rjbibeau]

the hyper leds will be difinately enough i would for sure go with those.

[jgreening]

LED's are made in all kinds of different brightnesses. I would use LED's if there is a space problem to fitting in 194's (i.e. climate control buttons) but replacing the boost guage bulbs would be a heck of lot easier with 194's since thats what is in there. Thats why I recommend trying the xenon bulbs. If it doesn't work, you're only out $3 and virtually no time.