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Old 11-18-2011, 12:36 PM
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So i was doing the rear brakes and thought i would paint the calipers. And then i was looking and the dash and was tired of the old red lights and the out dated look. So this is what i came up with. Enjoy.




 
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Old 11-18-2011, 01:56 PM
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Very nice work man !
 
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Old 11-18-2011, 03:09 PM
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Fab!!

What paint did you use to do the callipers? Mine are looking a bit worse for wear
 
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Old 11-18-2011, 04:39 PM
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Very crisp.
Nice wheels too.
Just wish I had enough time to get a look like that.
Be proud, you just gave your old girl a very nice new lease of life there.
 
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Old 11-18-2011, 05:03 PM
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Thanks guys. I used spray can calliper paint from the auto parts store and brush the red.
3.5 more hours and I'm done with work and I get to ride the bike with the face lifted dash. Can't wait lol.
 
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Old 11-18-2011, 05:12 PM
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nice
 
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Old 11-19-2011, 12:47 AM
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EXCELLENT !!
I've been looking at changing the clock faces for a different color.
I think the local graphics shop will make them. While I'm about it, maybe "move" the faces so the speedo is accurate..........
 
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Old 11-19-2011, 04:09 PM
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[x] Nice
[ ] I don't care
[ ] It sucks
 
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Old 11-21-2011, 09:43 AM
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are those guages a direct replacement or a over lay. i like the look of them. if i could get them in silver instead of white that would be awsome.
 
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Old 11-21-2011, 10:39 AM
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Depends on your local graphics shop I guess.
They are an overlay but I'd make new faces using DVD protector discs.
 
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