DIY Orange Needles for EF

[schwanginpt]

ORANGE GAUGE CLUSTER NEEDLES Project
By: CLENGSTER_77

First of all I would like to thank schwanginpt for making this possible. Here’s one of my projects. Hope this will help you guys.

THINGS NEEDED:

1. Flourescent Orange spray paint
2. 1/2 inch thick masking tape
3. some cottons
4. Rubbing Alcohol
5. Phillips Screwdriver (+)
6. LOT’S OF PATIENCE

STEPS:

1. Taking off the CLUSTER HOOD:

There are a total of 4 (+) screws u need to remove in able for you to take off the CLUSTER HOOD. (this steps are only applied for Efs as far as I know). Once you already removed all the screws, remove the HAZARD SWITCH TERMINAL. Now you can remove the CLUSTER HOOD and put it in a safe place.

2. Taking off the GAUGE CLUSTER:

Remove the 4 (+) screws holding the GAUGE. Gently pull the harness clips behind the CLUSTER while pressing the harness clip lock. Now you can remove the CLUSTER and work in a more comfortable place.

3. Taking off the GAUGE CLUSTER LENSE:

a) Remove the bulb connecting to the top lights of the cluster.

b) Press and Push PLASTIC TABS gently. There’s a total of 4 TABS. 2 on top and the other 2 on the bottom.

c) This is how the cluster will look.


4. Taking off the GAUGE ASSEMBLY:

a.)Remove (+) screws at the back of the panel.

b)Now you will only have this


5. Masking and Cleaning the GAUGE ASSEMBLY:

a)Make sure to mask the GAUGE properly coz you don’t want to have orange paints on unwanted areas. I don’t have the actual pic of the masked gauge so I just made one for you to have an idea. Make sure to mask even the round black thing that surrounds the needle. What I really used to mask my GAUGE is a 3M Masking Tape.


b)Put a little amount of RUBBING ALCOHOL on your cotton and wipe the needles to remove the dirt.

6. Painting the NEEDLES:

a)Spray thin coat of paint and let it dry a bit before recoating it again to avoid it from dripping. Spray until you reach the desired needle shade.


7. Putting the GAUGE CLUSTER back:

When the paint is already dry, you can now reassemble the GAUGE CLUSTER. Just follow the instructions backwards and you’re done!!! ORANGE NEEDLES…gives a more JDM LOOK

Larger images are available here (in order of this thread): http://homepage.mac.com/schwanginpt/PhotoAlbum13.html

If you have any questions feel free to PM glengster_77.

Good Luck!

Paul

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[lkailburn]

cool idea man. thanks for the walkthrough

[LilLowEK]

Nothing like a smoke and look at the finished product eh?

Looks good.

[clengster_77]

thanks guys!!!this ain't possible without schwanginpt here's the night shot of the gauge

[bustedB16A]

Good info

[18secFerio]

Originally Posted by LilLowEK

Nothing like a smoke and look at the finished product eh?

good diy!

[lkailburn]

i think im gonna try this when i get my ex gauges. but i'll shoot for the ctr yellow needle colors. mmm yummy

thanks again

[JDMEFSiR]

this is a good DIY...and the flourescent orange is the perfect color. WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT MOVE YOU TEMP GAUGE, OR FUEL GAUGE!! i made that mistake and call me dumb but i didnt kno! so i painted my needles orange, and just my luck, the junkyards had no CRX's! so two weeks later, i finally get a new temp/fuel gauge..ANYHOW, LEARN FROM MY MISTAKE, DO NOT MOVE FUEL OR TEMP GAUGE!

[Vtakk eg]

im gonna do my eg cluster neddles in lime greenish yellow color like the spoon ekp cluster

[Vtakk eg]

thanks for the idea and ifo here is how mine turnd out

[92civicfreak]

sweet green

[MeanstreakCivic]

Turned out nice

Good job on the right up!!

[JDM_Matter]

Yea this a pretty hot idea we did my friend needles Neon green it came out pretty good and yea he is really going almost 120 by the way...........................

[JDMEK4ME]

this may be a dumb question but what color is are the needles and the background bulbs on a ek ctr. i was askin this cause my friend did his dc2 itr with yellow needles and orangish yellow bulbs.