Gauge Cluster Decals

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  1. Tortuga

    Tortuga Member

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    So, I've been looking around for the white gauge decals but can't find them on Ebay or anywhere else. I spend a huge chunk of my week in Photoshop so I decided to just make my own. Once I got into it though, I figured I'd improve them. I came up with a couple of versions I'd like to try.

    They're basically the same as the white ones I've seen but I added a red "dangerzone" gradient for the spedo and gas gauges and I filled the center in black. This way you've got a dark/light/dark pattern. I also will try them in a metallic silver decal which I think would look the best since there is no white in the insides of our cars but tons of chrome. I think it will flow better.

    Anyway, I'm going to give these a try. I create my own decals for my business all the time so I know that side of it will work. What I want to know is if anyone would be interested in a set for their car if I start making them. I'll probably charge $15 shipped Priority Mail anywhere in the US. You'd get the gas and speedometer decals along with a plain black one for the center of the left gauge. What do you guys think?

    Here's what they'll look like:

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  2. rthomas771

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    Ah, so there they are... still, I like the look of the ones I came up with better. Anyone else like them?
     
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    I like em!
     
  5. Streetdeacon

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    I think they look great but... :cry: mine only goes up to 85 mph. I really need th change that. I would like to get a quad gauge set that I could fit in my cluster.
     
  6. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    You asked twice, so I will answer. :D

    I personally don't care for the gradiant on the fuel guage. Otherwise, I think they will sell.
     
  7. Tortuga

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    Cool thanks. I don't know if I like it there either. That's kind of why I want other opinions. I do like the one on the spedo. Kinda matches the red line on the original.
     
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    I'm with Craig on the red part. I don't care for it on either face. I like the silver faces! They are really nice!
    Just a thought, if it's not too hard to do, Try using different colors for the numerals. I think that would be Cool to have them match your paint scheme! (y)
     
  9. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    The red looks too pink.
     

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