3D speedometer console Options

[RoyO]

Just made my own speedometer console











SL Llumar 50% foil











Left custom made, right OEM



Result








This post has been edited by RoyO: Feb 8, 2010 - 6:10 PM

[RoyO]

The glass thickness is 4mm


1=93mm (inside)
2=90mm (inside)
3=28mm
4=50mm
5=3mm

I'm going to reinstall de console next week and i'll post new pics

[BloodyStupidDave...]

Edit: Next post has the full materials and tools list.

A how-to guide would be awesome.

This post has been edited by BloodyStupidDavey: Jan 1, 2010 - 4:15 PM

[RoyO]

You also need polyester putty to fill holes.



(Not yet polished over here)


I think this is a complete list of everything needed.

Material:
-OEM Console
-2x grey plumbing reducing collars
-2x white plumbing end cowls
-4mm clear plastiglass
-SL Llumar film 25%
-Water/ lather to install film on glass
-Polyester putty
-Plastic primer
-Primer
-Color
-Clear varnish
-Bison hard PVC glue
-Black glue to glue glass into console
-Benzine to degrease before spraying

Tools:
-Dremel with plastic cutting disc
-Electric jigsaw to cut the glass
-Files
-Rulers
-Sandpaper 150 - 1200
-Heat gun to install 25% film
-3m foil applicator
-Bench drill 5mm
-Cutter
-Tape

This post has been edited by RoyO: Jan 1, 2010 - 3:05 PM