How to: DIY amber clock
07-01-2002, 03:23 PM
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How to: DIY amber clock
[edit] http://www.geocities.com/mt3c [/edit]
I'm at work and very bored.
Remove clock from dash.
Remove 4 screws from back.
Disassemble and apply translucent film* to viewable numbers.
Reassemble and install into car. Remember to reset the time.
*3m film. A combination of red and orange.
[Modified by Mt3c, 4:41 PM 8/9/2002]
I'm at work and very bored.
Remove clock from dash.
Remove 4 screws from back.
Disassemble and apply translucent film* to viewable numbers.
Reassemble and install into car. Remember to reset the time.
*3m film. A combination of red and orange.
[Modified by Mt3c, 4:41 PM 8/9/2002]
07-01-2002, 03:28 PM
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Re: How to: DIY amber clock (Mt3c)
Haha cool 
What translucent film you use or where can I get one and apply it on the block face? Or where? Thanks.
What translucent film you use or where can I get one and apply it on the block face? Or where? Thanks.
07-01-2002, 03:59 PM
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Re: How to: DIY amber clock (Mt3c)
damn, looks good. Wish I had just done that with the 3 extra clocks I have laying around, instead of buying an itr one. Oh well.
07-01-2002, 04:03 PM
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Re: How to: DIY amber clock (StinkyTofu)
oh damn, now you have to learn how to do the climate controls and radio and i'm gonna go get some film right now. Nice job
cruise control too...
it's orange, the pictures are over exposed and the light comes out more white. i'll have a how-to on these another time. the film used is 3m electrocut.
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07-01-2002, 04:17 PM
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Mt3c- Damn you got some skills, very very nice! Finally someone has figured out how to make the climate control orange. Is the climate control and clock in flush with the radio? From the last time i remember, the ITR has more of a deep orangish look to it.
07-01-2002, 04:24 PM
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Re: How to: DIY amber clock (StinkyTofu)
i tried, but couldn't get it perfect. the clock and radio are pretty close. the cluster, cruise, and climate control are brighter and look lighter then the radio.
07-01-2002, 04:33 PM
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Re: How to: DIY amber clock (LillDragun)
Hey looks like you got a green teg.. Got any exterior pics????
And so you used this 3M electro tape to do all of this?? where do you find this??
And so you used this 3M electro tape to do all of this?? where do you find this??
07-01-2002, 04:47 PM
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Re: How to: DIY amber clock (ragejed)
think he uses bulbs behind the gauges to make it amber, i've done that before, but it just dind't match the rtest of the car, but now i can make it match eheh.
07-01-2002, 06:01 PM
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Re: How to: DIY amber clock (mattL)
3m electrocut translucent film. I used orange and red, but they come in a varity of other colors. If http://www.mmm.com is every up, do a search for it to find out who you can order it from. But note, they do come in big rolls and i don't think it would be very economical for one person to purchase. But crazy me, i plan on buying a roll in the future just because i've found some many uses for it. 3m products
Guage cluster is illuminated by amber bulbs, got them from local autozone.
Safest way to take out clock would be to use your fingers. I found it easiest to pull from the lower left corner.
Guage cluster is illuminated by amber bulbs, got them from local autozone.
Safest way to take out clock would be to use your fingers. I found it easiest to pull from the lower left corner.
07-01-2002, 06:15 PM
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btw, how many of you guys think an "amber" kit would be marketable?
07-01-2002, 09:32 PM
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Re: How to: DIY amber clock (Mt3c)
Nice post, but...You left a few things out. Like did you remove the purple lens from the clock? Or did you just place the film behind it? And where did you get this film from? An electronics store, hardware store? Seems like you are keeping certain things to yourself on purpose. If your gonna post it up, show some love...Share. 
07-02-2002, 10:12 AM
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Re: How to: DIY amber clock (MTK Kommander)
im gonna try this today..... if only i could find out where to get the film..... I'll try a plastics store around here and keep u guys updated.
07-02-2002, 04:39 PM
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Re: How to: DIY amber clock (ThunderLips)
Nice post, but...You left a few things out. Like did you remove the purple lens from the clock? Or did you just place the film behind it? And where did you get this film from? An electronics store, hardware store? Seems like you are keeping certain things to yourself on purpose. If your gonna post it up, show some love...Share.
He is goin to try and sell these on the market! So he won't tell anymore secret to how he did it.. Oh well. Whoever knows how keep us updated!